Can I repair it myself? Husqvarna 6570

My wife's Husqvarna 6570 is in need of repair. We took it to a very qualified repair shop and the estimate was $200 CND to replace the "gear" . They said it was an uncommon repair and recommend to buy a new Huskystar for $600 and continued to say over time the entire machine would slowly break down and the nickels and dimes would add up to hundreds of dollars. Then my wife got upset when they said they would give her $47 for her broken 6570. I do agree that the sewing machine will slowly break down but my wife is really happy using it. Should I pay the $200 or could I repair it myself and save the $150 for future repairs. The women at the shop said ALL the husbands say the same thing and they think its like fixing a chainsaw. Yes, I can fix chainsaws but small delicate things don't worry me either. Next question- were do I get the parts? Thanks Andre

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Andre
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Is it the gear? Or more likely the fixed cam for the pattern stitches?

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Ron Anderson

Andre scribbled :

Viking used to have a 25 year parts warranty...?

Penny S

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Penny S.

Not quite: the warranty is for 5 years, with an availability of parts for 25 years after they stop making that model.

Having just taken the upper and lower tensions to bits of my 'new' treadle, and seen how complicated those simple parts are, I would have to warn you that not only will you need the part, any special tools required for taking the machine to bits (and modern [i.e. post 1960's] machines tend to have bits like this!), and the manual - NOT the sewing manual that comes with it, but the repair manual! - you mat find that it is too complex and too fiddley a job for you to want to do.

If a major gear/baring in the machine has gone (rather than a part of the motor), you will probably find that the rest of the machine is so worn that it is not economic to repair. If you have been offered $47 in part exchange, that's probably all it's worth as spare parts. If it's the motor that has gone and mechanically it's fine, it will be worth getting the motor replaced.

I am surprised that she has managed to wear out a Husqvarna machine. How old is it? What has she been sewing with it - plate armour? ;) I did wear out the motor of a Frister & Rossman machine in 14 years, but MECHANICALLY it's still perfect.

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Kate Dicey

Yes, and you need to check into that 25 year warranty, when was your machine made, but I think you need to go to a Viking dealer or certified Viking repair shop. I took my 6440 in about 12 years ago for some weird problem that showed up where the foot control/power plug went into the machine,it started sewing in the middle of the night, the repair man said he had NEVER seen that happen before. I had to show him my old paperwork proving I was the original owner of the machine and the $150+ of parts were free, his labor however was not. It cost me $45, which I thought was outrageous at the time but it was the one and only repair I've ever had done on that machine and I still sew on it all the time. You have a very good machine, they don't make them like that anymore. I have a Designer1, I love it, but there's no way I'd give up my old 6440, it's the most reliable, versatile work horse I've sewn on.

BTW, I saw a 6570 on eBay, you might want to watch that and see what it goes for, you might be surprised at what you actually have or can pick up another for less than repairs.

Val

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Andre

Thanks Ron, My wife says the fixed cam is also broken but it doesn't affect how the machine runs. It just makes it difficult to select the stitch( wife lent sewing machine to friend and it came back broken). The estimate said " gear- $60" plus $50 labor for "gear" install. When the machine runs, a knocking noise happens for every rotation. You can sew fabric but there is allot of noise. I may bring the machine to another repair shop to see if they can be more detailed description. Sorry, I don't know the name of the parts offhand but I'll find out some how. Is there a website with technical pictures and part names? thanks André

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Andre
  1. Pay attention to whatever Ron Anderson might say.

  1. Don't trust anybody who automatically says that you should trash an old machine and buy a new one without giving you a very explicit reason, especially if they want to buy your old machine for cheap.

  2. I th> My wife's Husqvarna 6570 is in need of repair. We took it to a very
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Penny S.

Andre,

Having worked for an authorized sewing machine repair center (Singer to be exact, though he did fix just about everthing) and seeing this kind of thing all the time, my answer would be no, don't repair it yourself. I know it is an expensive job, but this kind of repair could be tricky.

If the gear is indeed broken, you are looking at quite an amount of labour to fix something like this. Sewing machines are timed perfectly, each part and gear specifically set to move at exactly the right time and once you start loosening screws and removing parts, then you can very easily throw off the timing and unless you know what you are doing, then it can be very difficult to put back into timing.

My apologies if you are familiar with this kind of thing. I certainly don't mean to offend. Speaking from experience however, we have seen quite a number of such situations and in most of these cases, people end up doing more harm then good.

As for what to do about your old machine, that choice I'm afraid, is up to you. If you have looked after the machine over the years and have kept it serviced and it still sews like a breeze, then it could be well worth the money. However, if it's a machine that is lying around and doesn't get much use, then I'm not sure I would spend the money on it. There's no telling what else would go once this repair is done.

Unfortunately this kind of decision is like replacing a old car. Eventually you will have to break down and buy a new one.

In the meantime, the guy I worked for usually does the job for about $125 CND including the part. $200 does seem like a bit much to me, perhaps you could take it somewhere else for a second opinion?

I hope this helps...

Addie

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