Yikes! Is this true?
#31
This is true. The yearly servicing are unnecessary. Some modern machines are sealed so it is not easy to clean them very well. Older machines are very easy to open up and clean, but someone realized there was money to be had in getting people to bring their machines in on a regular basis. The mechanical parts of the machine are actually not all that complicated. The servicing is not for the computer board. If that goes bad it needs to be replaced.
#32
When I bought my Bernina 16+ years ago I was told to never, never, never oil my machine. The metal working parts are infused with oil during manufacturing so the parts are constantly lubricated and if I oiled the machine things could get gunky and stuff could happen that I would not like.
I have had my machine to the dealer once in all those years, to repair the knee lift. It was also "cleaned and tuned up" what ever that means.
peace
I have had my machine to the dealer once in all those years, to repair the knee lift. It was also "cleaned and tuned up" what ever that means.
peace
#33
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I took my Brother embroidery/sewing machine in for it's yearly maintenance and cleaning. I was told that the reason newer machines never need oiling is because they have built-in oil wells. So if you neglect your machine and don't have it serviced as recommended, your oil wells may run dry.
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