Problems & Repairs
Sticky keys, buzzes, broken strings, odd tone — what's wrong, what it costs, and what to do next.
A Water-Damaged Piano: What to Do in the First 48 Hours
Basement flood, burst pipe, or a spilled vase: the first 48 hours decide what's salvageable. What to do immediately, what a technician assesses, insurance-claim documentation, and honest odds.
Problems & RepairsRust on Piano Strings: How Serious Is It?
Light surface rust is common and mostly cosmetic; heavy corrosion means string breakage, dull tone, and a damp history. How to tell them apart, what to do, and what restringing costs.
Problems & RepairsWhy Does My Piano Sound Harsh, Tinny, or Dull?
In tune but sounds wrong? Harsh, tinny, bright, thin, or muffled tone is a hammer, unison, or room problem — not a tuning one. A technician's symptom guide and what fixes cost.
Problems & RepairsWhy Do My Piano Keys Feel Heavy — or Too Light?
Heavy, stiff, uneven, or feather-light keys are a regulation story, not a tuning one. What "touch weight" means, the humidity connection, and what fixing it costs.
Problems & RepairsOne Piano Key Isn't Working — What's Wrong and What It Costs
A dead or silent piano key is almost always a small mechanical fix — a disconnected part, an object inside, a broken string, or a stuck hammer. What each symptom means and what it costs.
Problems & RepairsPiano Repair Costs in Toronto: What Common Fixes Actually Run
Honest 2026 price ranges for piano repairs in the GTA — sticky keys, broken strings, pedals, regulation, hammers, key tops — and the rule for when a repair isn't worth it.
Problems & RepairsSoundboard Cracks: How Serious Are They?
Most soundboard cracks are cosmetic, not fatal — a technician explains which cracks matter, what actually causes them, and when repair is worth it.
Problems & RepairsMice and Moths in Pianos: Signs, Damage, and What's Fixable
Pianos are five-star pest real estate: felt, wool, quiet and warmth. How to spot mouse and moth damage, what repairs cost, and how to protect a stored piano.
Problems & RepairsPiano Pedals Not Working: Squeaks, Sticking, and No Sustain
Squeaky, stuck, or dead piano pedals are usually simple adjustments — lost motion, dry felt, or a disconnected rod. What each symptom means and what fixes cost.
Problems & RepairsWhy Your Piano Buzzes or Rattles — and How to Fix It
That buzz is usually not the piano: picture frames, loose hinges, or an object inside. A technician's checklist for finding it — and when it's a real repair.
Problems & RepairsA Piano String Broke — What Now?
A broken piano string isn't an emergency and doesn't mean your piano is failing. What to do with the wire, what replacement costs, and why strings break.
Problems & RepairsSticky Piano Keys: Causes and What Fixes Cost
Why piano keys stick or won't come back up, which fixes you can try yourself, and what a technician's repair costs in Toronto. Honest answers.
Problems & RepairsMoving a Piano: What It Does to Your Tuning
Why a piano almost always needs tuning after a move, and how soon to book it for the best result.
Problems & RepairsWhy Won't My Piano Stay in Tune?
Tuned recently but already sounds off? The real reasons a piano won't hold its tune — and how to make it last.
Problems & RepairsFive Signs Your Piano Is Ready for a Tuning
You don't need a trained ear to know your piano needs attention. Here's what to listen and feel for.
No guides match — try ‘humidity’ or ‘pitch raise’.