The following list of tips on accordion maintenance has been compiled by professional musicians, who use their accordions for many hours a day. If you follow these guidelines, you will not only add to the life of your accordion, but also save on repair costs, which can be costly. Remember though, that if your accordion is damaged, to take your accordion to the nearest qualified repairer. Ensure that your accordion is polished and looking its best. Do not leave it in your car overnight or leave it next to heaters.
Extreme temperatures can damage the reeds.
Be careful when you lift the accordion from its case, making sure you do not damage the bass and treble keys. The best way to learn how to remove it is from an experienced accordionist or from an accordion retailer. Dropping it that last inch can dislodge the reed blocks, or misalign valves or bass mechanisms. A large proportion of damage is not caused by the owner of the instrument but by someone else knocking or bumping the accordion.