How much do you pay for yearly maintanence on your machine?
10-09-2011, 08:07 AM
#12
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Usually had my Pfaff's done under waranty. Did bring one it to local shop and charge was $65 - that was about 2 years ago but don't know what it would be today. Before going to that shop I had checked with another shop that said any machine that was computerized began at $125, needless to say I didn't go there.
10-09-2011, 08:38 AM
#16
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Basic cleaning and service is $55.00 at my shop. Basic includes cleaning, checking feed dogs heights, needle bar height, tension-top and bobbin, new needle, oiling and greasing, timing and other minor stuff. The only time it is higher is if it needs parts.
10-09-2011, 09:07 AM
#18
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Location: Appleton, WI
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Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
I took my two machines in for their yearly checkups about 2 months ago. When I got the bill back for a general checkup and cleaning the cost was $350!
The machines I took in were: Singer Confidence Quilter (Was charged $200 for that one because it's "electronic") and $120 for my White (from the 70s or 80s) because of its "age".
Is that normal to pay? I didn't even pay that for the White.
They surely did take advantage of you. I pay $65.00 only for my Janome 6600P.
Plus, I'm fanatical about cleaning my machines and oiling them.
I wouldn't want to know what this place (an hour drive for me) would charge for my older machines.
So, what do you all pay? Did I pay way too much?
The machines I took in were: Singer Confidence Quilter (Was charged $200 for that one because it's "electronic") and $120 for my White (from the 70s or 80s) because of its "age".
Is that normal to pay? I didn't even pay that for the White.
They surely did take advantage of you. I pay $65.00 only for my Janome 6600P.
Plus, I'm fanatical about cleaning my machines and oiling them.
I wouldn't want to know what this place (an hour drive for me) would charge for my older machines.
So, what do you all pay? Did I pay way too much?
10-09-2011, 09:20 AM
#19
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Location: Tennessee
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My base rate for my Brother 2003D and Pfaff 7570 was $179.00 the last time I took either in several years ago. I don't take mine in unless there is a problem. I oil where they need it and make sure I take care of the bad needles pronto. I don't know how to time them and parts do wear out so that is when they go see the 'DR.'. The response I received when I asked about the cost of service was that 'you spent $5000.00 on these machines so the service is more complicated', yeah right! I didn't spend anywhere near that on any of my machines!
Good luck on your service hunt!
Good luck on your service hunt!
10-09-2011, 09:25 AM
#20
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Location: Yukon Territory, Canada
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My Bernina's yearly maintenance is $80 plus GST.
I just had her maintenance done last week and even though he had to instal a new part (a washer I think it was had cracked so when my needle went down the first time in sewing there would be a small clunk...) it was at no additional cost as it was minor.
I just had her maintenance done last week and even though he had to instal a new part (a washer I think it was had cracked so when my needle went down the first time in sewing there would be a small clunk...) it was at no additional cost as it was minor.
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