I have to agree with you. I keep my cleaned and oiled (you can do alittle) and runs like a dream!

I paid $124. for service on my Pfaff last December. I was in shock. I know what you mean when you say I am glad that I had the money to pay. I have 3 Shih-tzus going to the vet for check-up and shots and will need to get heartworm med and flea med...I am expecting a bill of at least $300. Thank God that I will be able to pay it, as long as nothing goes haywire before that.

Took my machine in and he did not tell me he couldn't fix a problem I had told him about. (rewiring the light on my Featherweight) Just charged me for the cleaning. Later found out that the shop had changed hands, so at this point I don't have a shop I can take my machines to. I wouldn't mind driving a little way if I know I could get good service. Anyone around OKC recommend anyone?

Ladies OIL YOUR MACHINES! Had mine with a problem and oil cured it. Friends machine froze.
Oiled it...let it sit wiggled the wheel...oiled it again. Armed with oil, Qtips and paper towel I took it apart (bobbin and bottom). De fuzzed and oiled anything that moved...NO WIRES!......put it back together and she purrs like a kitten.
If your machine is broke and it may cost you$$$ take it apart.. after all it is already broke.
You might save some $$$$.

The dealer should always tell you ahead of time what the cost is....obviously he did not. What a shock.
I am like so many of this board.....care for my machine myself...it they need parts or malfunction, then they go in.
Maintenance is done by me....never had a problem and never have taken any of my machines in for malfunctioning.
The malfunction is usually my error...or thread out of the take up lever.
Diana in TX

I was told by the dealer of my Janome 6600 that the machines should be serviced very 5 years!!!! (As long as I keep it cleaned out in the bobbin area and oil the little wick) I just had this done in January, after four years because we were going to be in the area and it is 3 hours from home cost was $50 because I bought it from her.

I called her this week because the machine was jamming up, (MY FAULT after all) and the first thing she said was that there would be no service charge because I just had it serviced!!! SHE is a good dealer (Waddington Sewing Center, Waddington NY) She also met the lowest price I had found in NY. I love my Janome.

I am curious to know where you found that info?
Thanks!

new machines like new cars are pricy to fix. Got my vintage machine wish I had a vintage no frills car.

I'm not sure if one of my machines just needs the needle changed or a checkup and you have me skeeeered! ;)