General cost of sewing machine tune-up?
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Originally Posted by Dodie
I have a Pfaff and a Bernina and I take mine in yearly it runs about 75.00 dollars a machine but I look at it this way how long would I run my car without an oil change and I do work my machines hard and I feel the check
ups will allow my machines to run longer
ups will allow my machines to run longer
I just don't understand the sentiment that everything is a rip-off; I certainly can't take my machines apart and expect them to work properly if I ever got them back together. After looking at the lint I couldn't get to after just 2 months, there is no doubt my dealer earns that money when I take my babies in :D
#82
I just took my Pfaff 1473 in for service - it was clicking and the tension was giving me fits. I can usually fix any problems it has but NOT this one. First time ever !!! It gets it's usual annual D&C. This time it turns out that part of it needs to rebuilt (something to do with a hook). If I ordered a new part it would be $400 but getting it rebuilt and a good cleaning is going to cost $200. I have a Pfaff 7570 that I'm using also but wouldn't part with the 1473. It's 21 years old, takes a licking and keeps on ticking. The repairman said, "You obviously use this for what it's supposed to be used - sewing". Because of the age, all metal parts rubbing, it was wearing down. But he said it was worth the $ to repair it. It's a machine that I use to teach all the kids how to sew on - they can't mess it up. He said I'll get another 20 years minimum out of it. I trust this guy explicitly - I've bought this machine from him and he knows I'd be knocking on his door if there were problems with it after he fixed it. It's a 75 year old family business and he's known throughout the state.
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