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I keep my machines cleaned and oiled, but I still like to have them serviced depending on how much I use them. I have 4 machines that I use regularly, not counting the serger. I've never paid more than $69.99 to have a machine serviced.

i have an elna quilting pro, and it costs 89.00 once a year for maitenance....

I have a Bernina - pay around $95 since it's electronic and that is just for check-up, cleaning, tune-up, etc. No parts.

None,unless something breaks or needs replaced. I do it myself with a screwdriver and keep it clean and oiled.

My LQS has someone come in and pick up the machines and he charges $79.95. There is about a 2 week turn-around.
Your charge sounds awfully high. You might question him if more than cleaning was done ie, was something replaced?

I've had my featherweight for 40 years and I do most of the maintenence. I once had to get professional help with a repair. Grand total for 40 years $79 dollars plus light bulbs and oil.

Seems high to me....depends on your location.
I do not take mine in. I clean often, vacuum underneath with one of those attachment kits, oil the wick, clean the tension disc area, change needles. Never had a serious problem with any of my machines. I have been sewing for 50 years. Obviously started with mechanical machines..they are the easiest to maintain, used to oil where the manual told me...no problems. I save my money every year to buy fabric. If something goes seriously wrong with my machines, then it would have to go in. Most likely a mechanical/electronic failure is not due to cleaning issues, it is a part that is broken or worn out or your machine's timing is off. I had decorative stitches that were really wonky, so I called a dealer. They told me what to adjust....stupid me, I didn't realize that there was an adjustment dial under the accessory attachment that I could turn. That probably would have cost me $100 if I had taken it in to the shop. Now I read all of the instruction books, I test all the knobs and dials to see what they do.

Wow - that was outrageous! Think I would call them up and question that whole thing. Perhaps they made a mistake. Tell them you have been checking around and that you feel you were way over charged. Never know what will happen until you ask!