Prices of Sewing Machine Check-up and Cleaning

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12-22-2010, 02:47 PM

#31

bonbon777

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I usually have a coupon and it is 29.95 for my embroidery machine

12-22-2010, 04:12 PM

#32

shelrox

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: S W Va

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Originally Posted by whenpigsfly

Until recently, it had been YEARS since I'd quilted or used a sewing machine. Back then, I lived in a small town and my machine was periodically cleaned by a retiree who worked out of his home. In 2002, he charged me $20 .

So it was a bit of sticker shock when I asked the local vacuum/sewing store what they'd charge to clean my "new" old machine: $85. Is this the standard going rate now? (and, yes, I know $20 was A Deal, even back then)

Most in our area start at $99 and that is just to clean out lint and oil. To change a belt or go further the prices jump. w start out at our shop at $30 and go up from there for we feel bad for people that get ripped off.

12-22-2010, 04:31 PM

#33

jadet

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Location: Tacoma, Washington

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Unfortunately I didn't ask what the prices was before I dropped my off. My phaff (spelling) dealer charged me $179.00 OUCH!!!!!!

12-22-2010, 04:36 PM

#34

jdiane318

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Location: springfield, MO

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We have a man who used to manage one of the local sewing machine stores go into the repair business himself and he comes to your home to clean/work on your machine for $59.95!!! He is certified to work on any make of machine along with type(i.e. serger, sewing machine, la, embroidery). He is a real jem.

12-22-2010, 05:26 PM

#35

softpatches

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Olive Branch, MS

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Yeah and even higher depending on the machine.
Our local Hancock has a guy that comes in 1xwkly and he does it much cheaper. You might ck that out if there is a Hancock in your area--

12-22-2010, 05:31 PM

#36

Pat G

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Location: Western Arizona

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I had to pay something like $139 last summer. I was stunned but had no choice.

12-22-2010, 05:48 PM

#37

fabricfairy

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Western Australia

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Prissnboot

Yep, that's the rate in Houston TX too. I have found a link to learn how to do this yourself - it's $40 for the e-book, and you can do it and never pay anyone again....even make some $$$ on the side if you're interested in that! Here's the link:

http://www.repairsewingmachine.com/?hop=vommbat

There is no way I would even touch my sewing machines ......if you think you could learn how to set the timings etc in 30 days....No Way

12-22-2010, 05:53 PM

#38

DonnaB

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Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: Mesa & Forest Lakes, AZ

Posts: 1,481

Don't know what our LQS charges, I've had mine done for 3 yrs on a warranty contract when I bought the machine. Next year I have to bite the bullet and pay real $$ for cleaning.

12-22-2010, 06:01 PM

#39

owie

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Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: Harford County, MD

Posts: 181

$89.00 here. I think that is a fair price. It had not been cleaned for 1 1/2 years. Embroidery machine. I do q-tip clean it after most bobbin chamges. He still gets a lot of lint out of it. He usually give the bag of lint back to you to show you how much lint he has taken out. I feel it is worth every penny. I paid a lot for my machine and I want it to be around long after I am gone.