General cost of sewing machine tune-up?
#52
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It will probably make a difference where you live. I live in north Kansas and have my Berninas and a feather weight cleaned at different times and if nothing is wrong with them it was $59.00. My 630 Bernina was still under warrenty? so it wasn't that much. Jan
#53
Originally Posted by 2wheelwoman
I have an Elna Heritage that has never seen the inside of a repair shop (my bad) :oops: I try to keep it clean on my own, etc., but know I should take it in for a thorough cleaning. Can anyone tell me if I'm looking at $50 or $500 bucks?
Just wondering when the dealer advises it to be cleaned, what's in the process? It's all computerized, and sealed. So, as long as I blow out the lint with an air compressor once in awhile what else could a dealer do.
Guess, I'm being a devil's advocate, but my thinking is, why fix something that isn't broke! :twisted:
#54
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The dealer can take the machine apart and remove all the lint that you blow back into the machine motor. A friend of mine had a motor burn out because she used the canned air, and it just kept packing the lint back further in her machine until it got so hot that it burn out! There are some parts that need oiling that we can not reach and they can see things that might be going to give you problems. I am a firm believer in yearly check ups for my dear machines. I want them to stay in good health, purring along and stitching well. Jan
#55
Originally Posted by Quiltntime
Guess, I'm being a devil's advocate, but my thinking is, why fix something that isn't broke!
#56
Originally Posted by Quiltntime
Originally Posted by 2wheelwoman
I have an Elna Heritage that has never seen the inside of a repair shop (my bad) :oops: I try to keep it clean on my own, etc., but know I should take it in for a thorough cleaning. Can anyone tell me if I'm looking at $50 or $500 bucks?
Just wondering when the dealer advises it to be cleaned, what's in the process? It's all computerized, and sealed. So, as long as I blow out the lint with an air compressor once in awhile what else could a dealer do.
Guess, I'm being a devil's advocate, but my thinking is, why fix something that isn't broke! :twisted:
Canned air I would not use on either of my machines. These dealers are making a killing on these new machines suggesting they get yearly cleanings. Most of the new ones are encased and never have to be oiled......mine is and we bought it in 1978. Just delinting it should be good unless it jumps timing....in which case you would maybe have to take it in then.
I don't know.......each to his or her own.......
Each to his own I guess
#57
Originally Posted by stormatsea45
The dealer can take the machine apart and remove all the lint that you blow back into the machine motor. A friend of mine had a motor burn out because she used the canned air, and it just kept packing the lint back further in her machine until it got so hot that it burn out! There are some parts that need oiling that we can not reach and they can see things that might be going to give you problems. I am a firm believer in yearly check ups for my dear machines. I want them to stay in good health, purring along and stitching well. Jan
I certainly would take it in if it were to skip stitches, etc. I just can't be without my machine for more than a day. A week would be unheard of.
#59
One of my reasons for taking it in is because it does have a small problem - the locking stitch doesn't work. In addition, I bought it off of eBay, so don't know what kind of care it has had. I do appreciate the "devil's advocate" comments - it's always good to view things from both sides. I'd rather be safe than sorry though, 'cause I couldn't afford a new machine if I burned out this one. :cry: I do all the maintenance on my Featherweights myself - but when the Elna is encased, I really can't tell where the lint goes or what else might be wrong with it's innards. I really appreciate all the responses. You guys are awesome. Now I'm going to check with my Guild buddies to see who they recommend taking it to...and am somewhat braced for the cost.
#60
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
Originally Posted by Quiltntime
Guess, I'm being a devil's advocate, but my thinking is, why fix something that isn't broke!
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