Having an Embrodery Machine Serviced?
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Okay, since alot of us are newbys or want a new machine....I am wondering, do you need to have them serviced often?
This was my issue getting a computerized machine....I can clean and oil and do alot to my vintage, but I wouldnt dare take the embrodery apart, lol!
How much does a service cost? Do they get out of tension easily?
I am so sorry all these question......I really think they would help us new embroderers!
This was my issue getting a computerized machine....I can clean and oil and do alot to my vintage, but I wouldnt dare take the embrodery apart, lol!
How much does a service cost? Do they get out of tension easily?
I am so sorry all these question......I really think they would help us new embroderers!
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Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
Okay, since alot of us are newbys or want a new machine....I am wondering, do you need to have them serviced often?
This was my issue getting a computerized machine....I can clean and oil and do alot to my vintage, but I wouldnt dare take the embrodery apart, lol!
How much does a service cost? Do they get out of tension easily?
I am so sorry all these question......I really think they would help us new embroderers!
This was my issue getting a computerized machine....I can clean and oil and do alot to my vintage, but I wouldnt dare take the embrodery apart, lol!
How much does a service cost? Do they get out of tension easily?
I am so sorry all these question......I really think they would help us new embroderers!
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Originally Posted by grann of 6
Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
Okay, since alot of us are newbys or want a new machine....I am wondering, do you need to have them serviced often?
This was my issue getting a computerized machine....I can clean and oil and do alot to my vintage, but I wouldnt dare take the embrodery apart, lol!
How much does a service cost? Do they get out of tension easily?
I am so sorry all these question......I really think they would help us new embroderers!
This was my issue getting a computerized machine....I can clean and oil and do alot to my vintage, but I wouldnt dare take the embrodery apart, lol!
How much does a service cost? Do they get out of tension easily?
I am so sorry all these question......I really think they would help us new embroderers!
Look for one with a large (at least 5x7) hoop or you will wish you had.Also a USB capability.
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I just have a Brother SE350, I got on clearence at Walmart. I has a 4 x 4 and I dont think it has the USB capability...but its easy to use and learn on.
Of course I am dreaming of a bigger one already, but this will do fornow, lol!
Of course I am dreaming of a bigger one already, but this will do fornow, lol!
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Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
I just have a Brother SE350, I got on clearence at Walmart. I has a 4 x 4 and I dont think it has the USB capability...but its easy to use and learn on.
Of course I am dreaming of a bigger one already, but this will do fornow, lol!
Of course I am dreaming of a bigger one already, but this will do fornow, lol!
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buy the one with the biggest hoop that you can afford. You won't regret it. I have the Brother Ult. 2002D. It's never given me any trouble until a year ago. Something went out with a sensor. Replacing that, a new plate, and the"newer" version of the emb. foot cost about $250. It's working like new now. I use it as my main machine to sew/quilt as well as using the emb. unit nearly every day.
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Around here embroidery service starts at $179.00 the last time I took mine in. For the person that paid 3-5 thousand dollars for their machine it is cheap.... for me who paid 5 HUNDRED it is steep...... Yeah, I know I got a GREAT deal--it is a Brother Disney 2003.....
#9
I bought mine from a Janome dealer and I get 2 years free yearly services and then I think I pay $35. If not under warranty think he charges about $80. I know for sure I am super happy with the Janome's I've purchased. Definitely search for best deal and biggest hoop capability and usb capability for designs. A lot of times you can put the cost on a GE Money Credit card with up to a year to pay and no interest. Keep that in mind. Tension isn't a problem I've ever had with any of my machines. Last year I upgraded to a Janome 11000MC and absolutely love it! Good luck and my other advice would be to make sure it can be serviced locally. Can get expensive if you have to send it for servicing and cleaning.
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