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Do Our Own Bernina Sewing Machine Repair

February 23, 2009 by David Trumble  
Filed under Family Articles

Do you own a Bernina Sewing machine? If so, consider your machine a prized possession. You can be satisfied that you have the very best. Bernina Sewing Machines are not like other sewing machines. For many many years the Bernina Sewing Machine has been made in Switzerland. They are painstakingly engineered. They are made with the optimum craftsmanship. Nothing like them is available anywhere else in the sewing machine world. They are hand assembled in their own factory in Switzerland.

When it comes to repair and service for Berninas, trust only fully certified Bernina technicians. Berninas are not like the run of the mill sewing machine. They are far more advanced. For this reason, many technicians who service other brands are not equipped to properly service Berninas. Therefore, when you need help, search out the fully authorized Bernina dealer and certified technician.

Can I get repair services locally, or do you have to ship a machine to Switzerland?

You can usually find your Bernina Sewing Machine Repair Center listed in the yellow pages. Look under sewing machine repair. You might search on Yahoo or Google. Search for sewing machine repair with your zip code. Every authorized dealer will have a certified technician on site to support and service your needs.

You will find Bernina sewing machines sold and serviced in either your local authorized dealer or in Hancock Fabric Super Stores. Over six hundred independent Authorized Bernina Dealers serve the United States, mostly from larger cities. A handful of Bernina Corporate stores are situated inside Hancock Fabric Super Stores. In either case, you will find helpful sales, support, and service from Bernina experts.

If you live in an area where no local service centers are available, you can package your sewing machine. Ship it to the National Bernina Sewing Machine Repair Center in Aurora, Illinois. Here certified Bernina Sewing Machine Repair Technicians provide you the skilled technical services you want and need. Unfortunately, this choice does get expensive and often takes longer than your local shop when available.

Can I do my own Bernina Sewing Machine Repair?

Keep in mind it will require a bit of learning. The more you know and understand your sewing machine, the more effectively you will be able to maintain your own machine. Parts will also be needed, and you may still need the help of your local certified Bernina technician.

The secrets of sewing machine repair and servicing are available through several courses, books, and videos that you can purchase over the internet. These resources would be very helpful in learning the basics and applying them to servicing Bernina machines.

You can get access to Bernina parts. It requires the right connections. You may buy the parts from a local Bernina Sewing Machine Repair Center at retail prices. You may acquire your own Bernina Sewing Machine Repair Dealership. This gives direct access to parts at wholesale prices.

If you are interested in owning your own dealership, contact Bernina to see in your area is available. Bernina does maintain restrictive territories for each of its dealers. You will be required to submit a detailed business plan, purchase the dealership for around $40,000, and complete their new dealer training program.

You will also need a mentor and emergency help. You need a certified Bernina Technician from time to time to assist with subtle adjustments, diagnostics, and more complex repairs even after your general sewing machine repair skills become established. Tap his brain. Learn from him.

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