Tuning Service/Dampp-Chaser Service

[Dean May]

Soft water works very well, also. If it is a church I just recommend they
find a member with a softener at home and have them bring a gallon jug every
week. 

Dean

Dean May             cell 812.239.3359 

PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.5272 

Terre Haute IN  47802

 


-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of tuner at helmsmusic.net
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 8:58 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Tuning Service/Dampp-Chaser Service

Hi Matthew -

I do charge extra for both the pads and the service. The humidifier rod,
and sometimes the tank, need to be cleaned of all the gunk/mineral
deposits, and the system checked to see that it's working properly. I also
fill the tank if the light is flashing. Does it take extra time? Yes, so I
charge for it.

BTW, I typically only have to change the pads & service the system
annually - I tell my customers to use distilled water, which drastically
reduces the buildup on the humidifier rod, and extends the life of the
pads. If they're crusty at the 6 month tuning, of course, I change them,
but this is almost never necessary if they use distilled water.
-- 
Scott A. Helms, RPT
Helms Music Enterprises
www.helmsmusic.net