Need advice- fair price for a tune up?

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07-25-2014, 03:58 AM

#21

Sandygirl

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I pay around $70.00. No way am I going to "oil" my computerized machine. Professional maintenance on a $5,000 (MSRP)machine is worth the price to keep it in top shape. Not sure how helpful comparing prices is for different areas. Cost of living varies in each area. My 2 cents.
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07-25-2014, 04:05 AM

#22

solstice3

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My last tune up with a minor fix on my Bernina was just under $80

07-25-2014, 05:16 AM

#23

Sewnoma

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Location: Sonoma County, CA

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I'm not sure how much my local guy charges...I took my machine in for her first annual check-up a few months ago and found out I get the first 2 years of service for free! Sweeeeeeet.

BUT...I wouldn't pay $100-something for work on a $200 machine unless that machine had something extremely special about it.

07-25-2014, 06:12 AM

#24

celwood

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I have had my old Singer serviced for $89. I think the price you were given was very high

07-25-2014, 06:49 AM

#25

luvTooQuilt

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Anyone know of a reputable service person in San Antonio, Laredo, dilley, Pearsall area.. ?? Pm me if you know of anyone..

07-25-2014, 07:25 AM

#26

madamekelly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Craftnut

Prism is correct, if the timing is off the machine will not make a stitch, the threads won't lock together. I would floss out the tension discs like she said. Then check to be sure that the thread isn't catching on the side of your spool or cone, that is a common problem. When it catches, it won't advance through the thread guides, actually stopping the thread from moving for just a moment. Long enough to look like the tensions are tightening. The other place is to clean out the bobbin area. Lint can collect with machine oil to make gunk that looks like it is part of the mechanism, but shouldn't be there. Good luck! This Google Search has some good links.

I have found that as thread prices go up, the spool quality goes down. I have learned to keep an emery board near my machine for smoothing the ends of the spools so they don't catch as the thread unwinds. Even with the large spool tensioner on the machine the little barbs catch, so I remove them gently. Worked for me when I had a similar problem.

07-25-2014, 08:24 AM

#27

institches33

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Location: Walton Hills, OH

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In our area the price is $125 for a cleaning and simple repairs. If a special part is needed, it's more. Sounds like you could buy another machine for the price.