If you own a piano, you know that moving it into a new home will be very difficult. The weight of a piano alone is enough to concern anyone, not to mention the value and importance of aging and antique models. When you’re moving a piano, the best choice is to hire a team of professionals to move it for you. Consider these reasons why moving a piano should be left to the professionals.
Weight
The weight of a piano can vary from model to model, but as a rule there has never been a truly lightweight piano on the market. Small pianos weigh roughly 400 pounds, a large upright piano is typically between 500-800, and a grand piano can weigh as much as 1200 pounds. This weight is not evenly distributed either, as the back of the piano will be heavier and more challenging to carry than the front where the keys are.
Moving Parts
A piano is not a solid object, it has moving parts that can make it difficult to move. The keys will rattle, and the cords will shake. This not only makes it difficult, but leads to issues of continually picking up and putting down the piano, potentially causing damage.
Size
A piano is no small instrument, and it’s easy to forget the challenge of getting it into the house in the first place. If your home does not have wide double doors, moving a piano through a doorway can be quite the challenge. You may have to use your back porch or other areas of the home to get the piano in the house.
Damage to the Home
Damage to walls, floors, stairs and door frames are all likely to occur when moving a piano on your own. Even if you’re very careful with the piano, many people forget to be just as careful with their home. This could end up costing you a significant amount of money for repairs.
Expensive
Pianos are one of the most expensive instruments and their value continues to rise. They can range anywhere from a couple thousand dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars. A piano is an investment and you don’t want to accidentally damage it in the moving process.
If you have a piano and are considering moving it, the job truly should be left to the professionals. With years of experience, Armando Movers is the perfect choice when moving a piano. Contact us today!