When one small part makes a big difference in how your piano feels and sounds.
“The Note Just... Dies.”
Last month in Pleasant Grove, a piano teacher called us about a G4 key that wasn’t responding. “It plays halfway, then nothing,” she said. After opening the action, we found the culprit: a broken repetition lever—a tiny part, but essential for playing repeated notes with speed and control.
We replaced the damaged part, reassembled the action, and that G4 was back in the game—clear, responsive, and ready for students the next morning.
Whether it's a worn jack, cracked flange, or sluggish hammer return, piano action part replacement restores your instrument’s touch and tone.
What Is the Piano Action?
The action is the internal mechanism that connects each key to its hammer. It’s what allows dynamic control, articulation, and fast repetition. It’s made up of hundreds of small, finely balanced parts including:
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Hammers
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Jacks
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Repetition levers
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Flanges
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Whippens
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Dampers
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Springs
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Key bushings and felts
When even one of these breaks, warps, or wears down, the whole system can feel “off.”
What This Service Includes
We offer comprehensive action part diagnosis and replacement—including both upright and grand pianos.
Our service includes:
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Detailed action inspection and diagnosis
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Removal of broken or worn parts
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Precision fitting of new action components
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Lubrication and alignment of moving pieces
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Testing of repetition speed, hammer travel, and key dip
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Optional full action regulation (if needed)
We only use high-quality parts from trusted piano supply manufacturers like Tokiwa, Renner, and PianoTek.
When to Consider Action Part Replacement
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Notes feel “mushy,” sluggish, or unresponsive
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Repeated notes stick or don’t sound reliably
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Action makes clicking or knocking noises
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Certain keys have uneven depth or resistance
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You’ve had the piano for decades without internal work
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You're preparing for high-level performance, teaching, or sale
We can often replace just one or two parts—but we’ll always tell you if broader regulation or repair is more cost-effective.
Where We Offer Service
We perform action part replacement throughout northern Utah, including:
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Salt Lake City
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Pleasant Grove
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South Jordan
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Bountiful
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Lehi
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Taylorsville
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Holladay
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Springville
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Clinton
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American Fork
Work can often be done in-home, but larger repairs (or full action rebuilds) may require transporting the action to our shop—never the whole piano.
What Utah Clients Say
“My student’s recital piece depended on those fast trills. Replacing just one worn jack fixed the problem.”
— Karen J., Lehi
“They fixed a sticking hammer that had been driving me crazy. It’s like my piano is breathing again.”
— Alex M., South Jordan
“I thought I needed a new piano. Turns out I just needed a new flange and spring. Saved me thousands.”
— Tyler W., Springville
Get a Free Quote or Ask About Your Symptoms
You can request a free quote or schedule a diagnostic visit here:
👉 https://www.tetonmusic.com/pages/schedule-utah-piano-tuners
Or call us directly at 801.808.9396 and describe what’s happening. We’ll let you know if it sounds like an action issue—or something else.
A Tiny Part Can Hold Back a Big Sound
Whether you’re preparing for a concert, teaching lessons, or just want your piano to respond like it should, we’re here to bring it back to its best—one part at a time.
🎵 Book your piano action repair or replacement at TetonMusic.com or call 801.808.9396.