Regular maintenance on Digital Pianos and Electronic Organs is essential to keep them in proper working order. While not all organs of a given make will need all these maintenance items performed (example, late model organ often CANNOT go out of tune) the following list will act as a guideline for how often a technician should be called to perform routine maintenance.
Manufacturer | Recommended Interval |
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Allen Analog Organs- | Should be tuned and have their tab and key contacts cleaned every 2 to 4 years. |
Allen Digital Organs- | Consult your local Allen Dealer / Technician. |
Baldwin Organs- | Should be tuned and have their tab contacts and key contacts cleaned every 2 to 4 years. |
Conn Organs- | Should be tuned and have their key contacts cleaned every 2 to 4 years. |
Gulbransen Organs- | Should be tuned and have their key contacts cleaned every 2 to 4 years. |
Hammond Organs- | Should have their drawbars cleaned every 2 years and most older models need their tone generators oiled every year. Ones built in the 70’s should have their board connectors cleaned every 6 to 8 years. |
Kimball Organs- | Should be tuned and have their key contacts cleaned every 2 to 4 years. They should also have their board connectors cleaned every 6 to 8 years |
Leslie Speakers- | Should have their motors and bearings oiled every 5 years. |
Lowrey Organs- | Should be tuned and have their tab contacts and key contacts cleaned every 2 to 4 years |
Rodgers Organs- | Should be tuned every 1 to 2 years |
Thomas Organs- | Should be tuned and have their tab contacts and key contacts cleaned every 2 to 4 years |
Wurlitzer Organs- | Should be tuned and have their key contacts cleaned every 2 to 4 years |
Most Digital Pianos- | Should have their key contacts cleaned or replaced every 5 years |