Sticker Shock, took sewing machine in for maintenance

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03-10-2012, 12:29 PM

#41

Marge L.

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I think I gave $10 for mine at Target a few years ago. When I have it and the big vac out I also clean the computer keyboard and anything else I can find where hands can't reach.

03-10-2012, 12:45 PM

#42

jeanharville

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This thread inspired me to clean my sm and not a minute to soon either. Thanks for reminding me. I love this site!

03-10-2012, 12:59 PM

#43

nstitches4u

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Wow! My dealer charges $65 for clean, oil and adjust. $162 seems high to me.

03-10-2012, 01:01 PM

#44

Quilt-Till-U-Wilt

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I think I may pay around $89 and I take it in every 2 yrs.

03-10-2012, 02:27 PM

#45

Pam B

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I think I would be looking to have it cleaned somewhere else. That really does seem quite steep. I just had my machine (Viking) serviced and I know it was about $75.

03-10-2012, 04:13 PM

#46

be a quilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by selm

I just searched on "mini vacuum kit" and found one at amazon.com for 8.93 and eligible for free shipping(you have to buy a total of $25 to one address to get the free shipping). Usually I've seen them for about $15.

You can also find them at quilt shows(probably the bigger ones).

I love my kit as it really gets into those small spaces so well. I hope you find one.

Thanks for the info. Which one do you have?

03-10-2012, 04:22 PM

#47

bcsews

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I clean my own 7300 After I get it apart I use a small air compressor to blow it out.
I watched the tech do it the first time and decided I could do that too.

Any hints on taking the housing off the 7300? I have one also. Not afraid of the mechanics but insight would make it easier.
Thanks
Barb

03-10-2012, 05:08 PM

#48

pegstar

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little vacuum kit

Quote:

Originally Posted by be a quilter

May I ask where you got the little vacuum kit? I have been trying to find one and no body seems to know what I am talking about. Thanks!!

go to Amazon.com
search for
Micro Vacuum Attachment Kit sold at Miniatures

It will take you to a set for $8.00 and some change

Peg

03-10-2012, 05:25 PM

#49

DonnaQuilts

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Get bids from others. You can drive a little and save a lot. Check Janome for other dealers near your location.

03-10-2012, 05:31 PM

#50

DonnaQuilts

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I also agree with Prisim 99. Vacuum out the fuzz and thread. Floss the top tesion. These machines should not be oiled, ever, unless you are directed by the service professional. Only one drop of oil was ever used on the little felt dot in the middle of the bobbin holder. Never more than 1 drop, if you do that. I would like to see an on-line class on sewing machine maintenance, like the colleges do for credit. We could all do with a little more knowlege.