Wow thats kind of steep, but have had bills as much as $189. in the past myself and I know how I felt.
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Wow thats kind of steep, but have had bills as much as $189. in the past myself and I know how I felt.
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I know what you mean about sewing machine repair shock. I late last summer I had to have my Bernina 440 EQ serviced and a new computer part was needed. Wouldn't you know my warranty had just expired a couple of months before. The bill came to $440.00 for parts and labor!! Kelela
Interesting thread. I just took my 1970's Kenmore to my local Janome dealer and sewing machine repair shop because it had suddenly lost all upper tension and nothing I did would fix it. I'd been expecting to leave the machine, but the guy immediately opened it up and repaired it on the spot. No charge. Three years ago I took it to the same dealer for general servicing after 25 years of no servicing at all. Charge was $49, with a 6-month guarantee. From what I've read here, I'd better hope this guy stays in business forever.
A fabric stash is always missing that one fabric needed to finish the quilt on which you're working.
I know you are right that it is so much cheaper to service the older machines. But I have to say I love, love, love my Pfaff 2144 and I wouldn't trade it for my old Singer for anything. It is just so much easier to sew everything on..
I know, mine was 175.00 last time I had it in there for regular maintenance. And he wonders why I do not bring it in more regularly. It is similar to getting any appliance fixed in your home. Most times they want 75.00 for the service call, never mind parts and time spent. It is a sad fact of life, but everything has gone up. The one thing the sewing machine person waits for us to bring it in for service. And in most cases does not have to do the work any other repairman does. Maybe we should take sewing machine repair as a profession?? lol
I bought my brother for that price 2 years ago and love it. Makes one wonder when a tune up cost as much as a basic machine.
This is the main thing that prevents me purchasing a new "whizz bang" machine. As beautiful as they are, the cost of repairs is frightening.
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.
i just had my machine done at a cost of $250 & some of it was under waranty I also had a back up but really like my Janome New Home
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