Thread: My machine is sick.. now I am worried

I have a Janome 6600 and I love it. I took off work today to finish up a quilt for my niece.... and this evening my machine choked on me. And of course it didn't happen until the time my dealer would be closing. The machine displays E1 Error. Such a bummer. The dealer did answer when I called and said it sounds like a blown fuse... but it could be the A board. ugh So I am wondering how many others out there with my machine had this problem.. and what percentage was the fuse and how many were the more expensive A board problem......
I can take the machine to the dealer in the morning, but who knows how long they will have it

This happened to me often when my machine was new. Unplug machine for at least 5 minutes. Plug back in and you can probably sew with it. I had the fuse replaced,pretty simple and it has never happened again. It's been 6 years, maybe more....... good luck, I don't think it's serious!

Thanks for your thoughts... and sewnsewsue that makes me feel better that yours was only a fuse .. and that was 6 years ago. QuiltE your right.. no need to fret over it now.

I have been thinking about getting a second machine, and this is going to make my decision for me.... just have to get the money together

Second machines are so important. Someme of us have many. I love my 6600 for quilting and decorative things but prefer my 301 s for piecing. They are really pretty cheap compared to a featherweight. I have bought some off of Craigslist for $50-60 on up to $ 100. I paid a lot more on EBay plus shipping before I smartened up. These machines can be maintained by YOU, no repair bills. No computer, just beautiful straight stitches. If you can afford a Featherweight, go for it. I just think they are too expensive in comparison to my 301s. They are easy to travel with, only 16 lbs. I think there are lots of great, used machines for sale. I have heard that the old Kenmores were workhorses too. Watch Craigslist and if you see something you like, make an offer. I usually offer about half of what they are asking, they are not made of gold. Good luck!