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Why does it cost so much to repair a sewing machine?

Old 09-06-2010, 08:46 PM
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Where does one go to learn how to repair a sewing machine? You can buy a book to teach you how to build your own computer and TV and almost any thing else, but not to learn how to fix a sewing machine.
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Old 09-06-2010, 08:52 PM
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if it is an older mechanical machine I would attempt to fix it myself.I would go on the internet and google how to fix the bobbin spring in whatever the model # is and then search for repair diagram and try to figure it out. If computerized, I wouldn't attempt that. ???
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Old 09-07-2010, 04:02 AM
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UM OUCH! Here in Kansas I have my machine serviced for around 50.00. Never had a spring go bad yet so I can't say how much that would cost. Anything over a hundred is WAY too much.
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Old 09-07-2010, 06:04 AM
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I just had my Brothers CS8072 in the shop. The feed dogs weren't working, the needle threader also. The repairman fixed both of those, and unknown to me the needle area was too low. He also adjusted the bobbin winder to fill the bobbin more fully. $99 and it now works like a charm. He said soon my machine would have had timing problems. I know what caused it. I had a straight stitch foot on and tried to sew a zig-zag stitch so the machine stuttered until I got it turned off. Did this several times over 4 years. Any repairman has to make enough to live(and I hope as well as I do) and to have a shop. If we don't pay repairmen enough, soon we won't have any and will have to buy new stuff all the time.
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Old 09-07-2010, 06:06 AM
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I brought a perfectly good sewing machine in to be cleaned and the guy who "fixed" it, fixed it alright! He broke off knobs, tore a belt then blamed my husband! I told him that the machine only needed to be cleaned and that is all that I wanted him to do not brake it! I ended up paying him $75 for a machine that didn't work.
A great sale came along and I bought a better sewing machine, and had my other one fixed by a different person. I told this lady what this guy had done to the machine, and only charged me $65 to fix the machine to NEW! I now have 2 working machines, and will NEVER have this guy fix either of my machine ever again. I tell all my friends and anyone who needs a machine worked on!
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Old 09-07-2010, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 3TreeFrog
I brought a perfectly good sewing machine in to be cleaned and the guy who "fixed" it, fixed it alright! He broke off knobs, tore a belt then blamed my husband! I told him that the machine only needed to be cleaned and that is all that I wanted him to do not brake it! I ended up paying him $75 for a machine that didn't work.
A great sale came along and I bought a better sewing machine, and had my other one fixed by a different person. I told this lady what this guy had done to the machine, and only charged me $65 to fix the machine to NEW! I now have 2 working machines, and will NEVER have this guy fix either of my machi fine ever again. I tell all my friends and anyone who needs a machine worked on!
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And you'll have plumbers who can't fix the toilet, carpenters who can't miter an edge and auto mechanics who can never find that funny sound your car makes. So we just have to patronize the ones who do a good job, and pay them enough to make a living for themselves. Seriously, do you think a doctor who sews up the gash on your child's head is only going to charge you for 6" worth of sutures??? So pay a GOOD sewing machine mechanic decently for his expertise!
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Old 09-07-2010, 11:16 AM
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And you'll have plumbers who can't fix the toilet, carpenters who can't miter an edge and auto mechanics who can never find that funny sound your car makes. So we just have to patronize the ones who do a good job, and pay them enough to make a living for themselves. Seriously, do you think a doctor who sews up the gash on your child's head is only going to charge you for 6" worth of sutures??? So pay a GOOD sewing machine mechanic decently for his expertise![/quote]

Yes I agree with what you are saying, however (not you or anyone on this board) do not sit there and say I know all about this and that, and break what was brought to you then have the nerve to blame SOMEONE ELSE!

I am not cheap! I have always said, you get what you pay for!

When I wanted was a cleaning, and I got a damaged machine in return. What price should I have paid then? Double, and given him a tip?

Word or mouth makes and breaks a business, and that is what is needed. Why would I hire the same guy who fixed your leaky roof if your roof still leaks? Would you not warn someone? On the same hand, I would STRONGLY RECOMMEND the same lady who DID end up fixing my machine, and I will continue to frequent her store. I have since found that I am not the only person that he has done this to, he is just not a nice person!

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Old 09-07-2010, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
My guess would be because repairmen don't live on air and have bills to pay. They have building rent and utilities to pay plus since it's their only job they also have homes and cars and such to pay for. Life ain't cheap.
No, life isn't cheap, but what happened to reasonable. That's highway robbery and should be classified as a crime. IMHO
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Old 09-07-2010, 04:40 PM
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My husband fixes my machines. Much cheaper
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Old 09-07-2010, 05:12 PM
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There are several online groups that talk about sewing machine repair. One is Shadetree Mechanics. There is a Vintage sewing machine group, and several devoted to specific brands. I've learned a lot by just lurking about fixing my machines and maintaining them. Check the list of Yahoo Groups.
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