IowaStitcher

Wonder if I am in the wrong business??? This sounds lucrative to say the least. Like the rest of you, I like to do my own maintenance when and where I can. Much is really simple for the mechanical part, I suspect, and not mystical. Or am I dreaming?

RugosaB

Does anyone know why my machine (I have an old mechanical Viking 630) specifically says NO OIL? What is different the way it is built from machines that require oiling? I have had it since '88 or so, and compared to a lot, it gets used heavily, and has never been oiled.

Wintersewer

I can't say specifically about your machine although I do know that about that time some machines were made with "sintered bearings". Those were made with microscopic pores which were then impregnated with oil, so that it was a LONG time until they needed oil. I suppose that we were supposed to have the machines serviced long before this happened. This might be the case with yours.

patdesign

Wow thats kind of steep, but have had bills as much as $189. in the past myself and I know how I felt.

singerbabe

In the Seattle area, the basic maintenance charge is $139 plus parts. My extended contract on my Pfaff Creative 2.0 was $400 for three years beyond the first year that was covered by warranty. Talk about expensive!

Kelela

I know what you mean about sewing machine repair shock. I late last summer I had to have my Bernina 440 EQ serviced and a new computer part was needed. Wouldn't you know my warranty had just expired a couple of months before. The bill came to $440.00 for parts and labor!! Kelela

ArtsyOne

Interesting thread. I just took my 1970's Kenmore to my local Janome dealer and sewing machine repair shop because it had suddenly lost all upper tension and nothing I did would fix it. I'd been expecting to leave the machine, but the guy immediately opened it up and repaired it on the spot. No charge. Three years ago I took it to the same dealer for general servicing after 25 years of no servicing at all. Charge was $49, with a 6-month guarantee. From what I've read here, I'd better hope this guy stays in business forever.

Donna in Mo

I know you are right that it is so much cheaper to service the older machines. But I have to say I love, love, love my Pfaff 2144 and I wouldn't trade it for my old Singer for anything. It is just so much easier to sew everything on..

bunbytes

I have to take in my Singer because the darned thing won't shut off! Apparently there is a problem with the on/off switch so I have to unplug it to shut it off. First problem I've had with it. A good servicing wouldn't hurt either. Can hardly wait to see how much that will be.

judylg

I know, mine was 175.00 last time I had it in there for regular maintenance. And he wonders why I do not bring it in more regularly. It is similar to getting any appliance fixed in your home. Most times they want 75.00 for the service call, never mind parts and time spent. It is a sad fact of life, but everything has gone up. The one thing the sewing machine person waits for us to bring it in for service. And in most cases does not have to do the work any other repairman does. Maybe we should take sewing machine repair as a profession?? lol