I am a bit confused about the sunlight...we have not opened those blinds in 2 years. It doesn't get direct sunlight except for the smallest hint throught the slats.

Congratulations!

To keep your piano in the best condition possible, it should be in a stable environment as far as temperature and humidity goes. After all, that's really the only difference between keeping something inside vs. in the garage. They're both indoors, sheltered from rain; you keep things in the house to keep them in a comfortable temperature range.

Would you set up a baby's crib in this location? Probably not. The direct sunlight will increase the air temperature right there (even though little of it comes through the blinds), and there are likely to be drafts around the window. An upright piano's soundboard is on its back, and this one now has half exposed to the window, and half not.

These are reasons why it's recommended that pianos not be placed against an outside wall. Even without a window, outside walls are more likely to have temperature changes, especially in a climate like NC. Also, they are likely to have floor vents to blow warm air across the window to prevent condensation in winter. I certainly hope your new piano doesn't have a vent either above it or worse, underneath it!

Just last month I had to tell a new customer that her ten-month-old grand had a soundboard crack because of the conditions where it was placed. I'd like to keep you from hearing that bad news!

--Cy--

If I have to set up a crib anywhere...my wife will have some 'splainin' to do.