Should I repair this Bernina??

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02-16-2011, 03:15 PM

#41

DirtyPaw

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First I want to send my condolences and then say I would fix it. You will not get a new one for that price, but you know that. I like to try and repair stuff that is dear to me.

Best wishes...

02-16-2011, 04:05 PM

#42

bettysew

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I had to replace the mother board on my Bernina 200 and it cost 500.00 but I guarantee it was worth it.

02-16-2011, 04:09 PM

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Tink's Mom

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Originally Posted by MaryAnnMc

Friends, I am heartbroken. The other day, my Bernina 930 started hissing and popping and spewing thick white smoke. The repairman called, and said the board was fried. :o( It will cost $275 to ship it to Bernina (can't be fixed locally, even by an authorized repairman).

The truly sad thing is, I just bought this about 5 months ago from a dear friend for $700. It was well maintained, and I had it serviced as soon as I bought it.

I never thought I could be so attached to a piece of machinery, but I cried when it happened. The question is, should i fix it? Look for another?? Does anyone have an experience with a fried board???

Is this 930 from the early 80's? If so, I don't think there is a board in it....It is a mechanical machine, not a computerized machine. I don't think I would use this repair man without a second opinion...

02-16-2011, 04:24 PM

#44

MissQuilter

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I have been sewing on my old Bernina 830 for at least 35 years. It is a wonderful machine. My foot pedal broke a few months ago and after finding out how expensive the foot pedals were, my husband fixed it by purchasing graphite pins on the internet for MUCH less. I love that machine!

02-16-2011, 04:57 PM

#45

Traditional

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Without hestitation I would have it fixed. If you return it to Bernina it will be fixed by the experts.
It would cost you a lot more to replace it.

02-16-2011, 05:05 PM

#46

p38flygirl

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I would repair it...They are such good machines...I would see if I could find a better price...

02-16-2011, 05:16 PM

#47

janiesews

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I think the consensus is fix it and you will not be sorry. You will have your machine back in good working order.

02-16-2011, 07:44 PM

#48

DThreads

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I have an old Bernina and I would get it repaired. The one I have is over 30 years old and it runs just like it did new. Have them check the motor brushes too. You won't be sorry for fixing it.

02-16-2011, 08:27 PM

#49

PattyS

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I would have it fixed. Bernina's are great machines and I am sure after yours get a new motherboard it will be like new. And you will be happy.

02-16-2011, 08:36 PM

#50

Berta48

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I would probly fix it.BUT if you have had it for only 5 months shouldn't it still have a warranty of some sort depending on how long your friend had it though I guess.Goodluck!