Originally Posted by JoanneS
Originally Posted by lfw045
Originally Posted by Quiltntime
I've had my Viking for 4 yrs., and it's never been cleaned.
Just wondering when the dealer advises it to be cleaned, what's in the process? It's all computerized, and sealed. So, as long as I blow out the lint with an air compressor once in awhile what else could a dealer do.
Guess, I'm being a devil's advocate, but my thinking is, why fix something that isn't broke! :twisted:
I have to agree with you there. My Mom's 1952 Singer has never been to a shop. My mother and with my Dad's assistance even replaced the belt when it broke. She always cleaned and oiled it herself. She sewed on it daily. It is still to this day being used by me. I just cleaned and oiled it a couple of months ago.
Canned air I would not use on either of my machines. These dealers are making a killing on these new machines suggesting they get yearly cleanings. Most of the new ones are encased and never have to be oiled......mine is and we bought it in 1978. Just delinting it should be good unless it jumps timing....in which case you would maybe have to take it in then.
I don't know.......each to his or her own.......
Each to his own I guess
I really have to disagree with both of you. I trust both my AZ and CT Pfaff/Viking dealers, and have them service my machines annually. I clean the lint that I can see out often, but I know that lint must ALSO be getting into places that I CAN'T see. I used to take my Singer apart and clean it, too, but you can't do that with computerized machines. Good as they are, even though they are 'encased', computerized sewing machines are expensive investments, and just like automobiles, they should be cleaned and serviced by people who know what they are doing. The dealers are NOT making a fortune out of servicing sewing machines. The servicing charges are basically covering the labor and overhead costs. They want happy customers who will be REPEAT buyers of new sewing machines who also TELL THEIR FRIENDS what good dealers they are! That's what I am.
Everyone has their own opinion and is entitled to such.