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Asked by: Marciano Larzabaleta
hobbies and interests needleworkHow often should you have your sewing machine serviced?
Consequently, how much does it cost to service a sewing machine?
A sewing machine tune-up costs can vary according to each shop, but general cost ranges are in the $75 to $100 Range. These charges will not include the cost of any broken or replacement parts. Computerized embroidery machines may cost as much as $100 for basic repairs.
- Step 1: Removing Fluff and Dust. The first thing to do is to remove all dust and fluff, wherever you can find it.
- Step 2: Checking the Bobbin.
- Step 3: Lubrication.
- Step 4: Checking the Tension.
- Step 5: Checking the Bobbin Winder.
- Step 6: Checking the Electrics.
- Step 7: Checking the Timing.
- Step 8: And Finally
Then, how often should a Brother sewing machine be serviced?
When to get your machine serviced. - If you are a light to moderate user (2 - 3 hours per day), your product should be cleaned and oiled every 500 hrs of use by a Brother Authorized Service Center.
Although it is no longer made, it is far from obsolete. A computerized machine will last anywhere from 5 to 25 years. As long as a particular machine is still supported by the manufacturer and can be repaired, it is not, in my opinion, obsolete.