patsyo56721

I have a Baby lock and it is still under warranty. But my dealer is no longer a dealer and I will have to take it or sent it to Jacksonville, Fl or Charleston, SC. I live near Savannah, GA. If I take it to the local Sewing mechanic I will lose my warranty, so I am trying to keep it clean. If you have a computer rized one DO NOT USE ANY OIL on it and also keep magnets away.

SharonC

I don't have a fancy machine...my Singer 7426 was 2 years old, been used quite a lot and I got it back 2 days ago. It cost me $99.00 for a cleaning/tune-up.
I do clean it after 10 bobbins of thread.
I heard that tip ages ago an saw it recently in something I was reading....wind 10 bobbins and when you run out, change the needle and clean out the lint...then run 10 more :)

JoanneS

My computerized Pfaffs get cleaned/serviced in AZ once a year for $85. They always call if parts are needed - but none has been so far. Time depends on how busy they are - never more than a week. They have a blackboard in the shop that says 'Machines brought in today will be ready XXX', so you know before you drop it off. There's a LOT of dust in the air in AZ, so cleaning is a smart thing to have done professionally.

I do the same in CT - but have a new dealer, so I don't know the charge yet. I have 2 machines in CT, so I'm never without a machine here, knock on wood!

I use my machines almost daily, and I clean the lint out every time I change bobbins. I think the annual cleaning/servicing is worth it to stave off problems BEFORE they happen. I really trust both of my dealers. They're in business for REPEAT business.

guehlein

I have a Janome 9000 and it has always gone in once per year - cost is about $125-$150. The longest it has ever been in the shop is 1 week because it had a broken part (didn't know it - it kept sewing for me). I have several other machines so being without one isn't so critical for me. I have 2 Singer Featherweights and I just do them myself since they aren't computerized. I have a Bernina and it runs me about $85. Just got a new Janome 6600 and according to the manual it says it should be serviced once per year. My 9000 is my heaviest used machine.

JoanneS

Sue Hausmann of Viking & now Pfaff and my local Pff/Viking dealer BOTH say it's ok to use the magnet seam guide on a computerized machine.

JoanneS

Sue Hausmann of Viking & now Pfaff and my local Pff/Viking dealer BOTH say it's ok to use the magnet seam guide on a computerized machine.

Also, my 3 computerized Pfaffs CAME WITH sewing machine oil and instructions on the ONLY place to use it.

judee0624

My little Janome is due for it's first cleanup. I will take it in before we go away for a week so it will be done when we get back. I expect it will cost $90. That is at the dealership.

judee

Beppy

If you have a computerized machine, I found out that the lint from quilting will pack in behind your screen. My Janome dealer pointed this out when I was slow in getting it cleaned. He is in another town.

ghostrider

Ditto for my 20 year old Viking 150E.

Tink's Mom

For heavy use, like the quilting that we do, it is recommended to have the machine serviced at least once a year....My dealership charges $60 + the cost of parts. I recently picked up one of my machines, and because of a major klunk and such, cost $145. But, I treasure that machine and it is the 1st repair I've had on it. Normally, just tune-up.

Isn't it worth the cost to baby our sweet little machines?