Piano Life Saver (Dampp-Chaser) - Dehumidify your piano

Michael • January 18, 2026

Piano Life Saver (Dampp-Chaser) - Dehumidify your piano

Pianos are more sensitive than most people realise. Changes in humidity can cause wood to swell or shrink, keys to stick, strings to rust, and the action to go out of alignment.


The Piano Life Saver Dampp-Chaser System helps by keeping the piano’s internal environment stable. It automatically adds or removes moisture as needed, which helps your piano stay in tune longer and protects its wooden and felt components.


At Fine Tuning Piano Services, we’re a certified installer of the system, fitting it correctly for pianos.


If your piano experiences frequent tuning issues or shows signs of swelling or shrinking, humidity control can make a noticeable difference — helping your piano sound better and last longer.

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