Originally Posted by
QuiltingKrazy
Just curious as to what type machine you have? I had my mom's old Bernina 830/810 I can't remember#,
She bought in the 70's and gave to me in '93. I hate to admit it, but I never had it professionally serviced, It still
runs like a champ! I purchased a Janome 6500 about 2.5 yrs ago and use it 4 out of 7 days a week! Kinda scared
to take it in for a cleaning... the old saying "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". I'm sure the newer models are not near as durable as the older mechanical kind.
My machine is Artista 135 S. I think I've had it 8-10 years. In the first 5 years I faithfully took it in every year, then the dealership changed a couple of times and I just got out of the habit. I have one like yours that has run many many years. I loaned it out (probably gifted it, really) , but I don't think the older metal machines are as touchy as the newer more automated ones, although I don't know that for sure. It hasn't been to the shop in a long time either.