Your sewing machine is going to break down sooner or later. It’s inevitable… Even with proper maintenance, sewing machines wear down and need parts replaced. If it’s time to get your sewing machine serviced, be informed before you go. Here are six questions people frequently ask about sewing machine repair.
1. Where Do I Take My Sewing Machine for Repairs?
Ideally, you’ll want to find a local sewing machine repair shop where you can drop off your machine to get it serviced. Search the internet for, “sewing machine repair shops near me.” If you bought your sewing machine from an authorized dealer, they probably also do sewing machine repairs.
If you don’t live close enough to a sewing machine repair shop, you’ll need to contact the manufacturer for options on where you can mail your sewing machine to get it serviced. This might be a better option anyway if your sewing machine is still under warranty.
Warning: Many companies claim they can service your sewing machine, but make sure they are certified in your sewing machine’s brand before you take your machine in. They should have certificates in their store that prove they know how to fix your brand.
2. How Much Does It Cost to Service a Sewing Machine?
You shouldn’t have to pay more than $100 for a basic sewing machine tune-up or diagnostic service. At a tune-up, a repair technician will thoroughly clean and oil your machine and inspect it for wear and tear. However, if your sewing machine needs repairs, the cost of parts and labor can quickly add up. It’s hard to estimate the total cost of your sewing machine service because it varies based on what is wrong. Belt replacement is inexpensive but motors are more costly.
Before you call to make an appointment, write down your sewing machine’s brand, model number, serial number, and a brief description of what is wrong with your sewing machine. This will help you set up an appointment faster and get a preliminary quote over the phone.
Most sewing machine repair shops will warranty their service for 90 days. Be wary of any repair shop that does not offer a warranty, or the term is 30 days or less. When you’re paying a chunk of money for a sewing machine service, you should have peace of mind that your problem will be solved and that you won’t have to pay another service fee the next time you bring your sewing machine in if the problem was not truly fixed.
It’s good to take your sewing machine in for a tune-up, but you don’t need to go running to a repair shop every time something goes wrong. You can save a lot of money if you learn to fix common sewing machine problems yourself. Before you call and make an appointment, check for solutions in my book, Sewing Machine Problems and How to Solve Them. I can help you troubleshoot over 20 common sewing machine problems.
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