Wow! What a shocker: maintenance
#51
I did find a site that sells information on machine maintenance, but I hesitate paying that much money, when I don't know whether it is worth it. I'm wondering if anyone on this board is familiar with it?
http://www.fixasewingmachine.com/
#52
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Last time I took my well-functioning Bernina 1230 to the shop for yearly maintenance was well over 12 years ago. At that time the charge was over $100 and I'm not convinced the tech did anything at all to it. I noticed after I got it back that he had not reset the upper tension back to the factory setting (which I had changed in order to do some specialized sewing) in order to test stitches. That's when I decided I would just keep the machine very clean myself and take it in only if it malfunctioned. Well, it hasn't malfunctioned, and I figure that in the 12 years since then I have accummulated at least $1,200 towards a new machine if this one ever gives out. (Note: I do have vintage machines I can use as backup if this one ever gives out.)
I also have a Bernina 1230. Purchased mine used about 12-13 years ago.
I can understand taking a machine in if it has a problem, but I no longer believe in taking it in for cleaning and preventive maintenance. I do clean my machine frequently and well, never allowing lint to build up, and keeping the shuttle race lightly oiled between bobbins. Worth $1,200 to me!!!
I also have a Bernina 1230. Purchased mine used about 12-13 years ago.
I can understand taking a machine in if it has a problem, but I no longer believe in taking it in for cleaning and preventive maintenance. I do clean my machine frequently and well, never allowing lint to build up, and keeping the shuttle race lightly oiled between bobbins. Worth $1,200 to me!!!
#53
Thank you, that makes sense
#54
I just don't get it. All I hear is that whenever one of these machine go to service they need parts. I am sorry it sounds like such a rip off to me. My janome is about 10 years old and has never need a part and all I do is clean it and change the needle. \
How can people afford all these expensive services. Think about what you do in the sewing department. 99% of my sewing is straight sewing...I wouldn't need a fancy machine even tho I have one. I have two old singers that I clean and oil and they are the best for straight sewing. If I needed to purchase a machine I would always buy an old singer anytime.....
How can people afford all these expensive services. Think about what you do in the sewing department. 99% of my sewing is straight sewing...I wouldn't need a fancy machine even tho I have one. I have two old singers that I clean and oil and they are the best for straight sewing. If I needed to purchase a machine I would always buy an old singer anytime.....
#57
So I guess one should make sure what their particular machines manual says or talk to a qualified maintainance tech before they oil their machines.
#58
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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Around here taking my machine in for yearly servicing is @120. Add parts to that and it the cost does go up. Money well spent for peace of mind. It is a machine, it needs servicing and to be cared for. Spent too much money on it not to keep it conditioned. And that costs money. I budget this amount so it isn't a surprise every year.
#60
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But the motive was the cost of shipping it away, plus knowing I couldn't sew if it were not at my house PLUS, I didn't know if I could pull up the receipt in one fell swoop. I figured if I really needed it fixed, I'd just take it to a local place and pay them (and not worry about the guarantee.) Anyway, it is working beautifully again...but I've had to learn not to be so afraid of my machine--learn to take care of it and learn how it works...at least the tension/thread part.
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