Thanks for the advice about the surge protector. I have my first electronic machine and didn't even think about it. My iron is right next to my machine and will turn itself off after a bit. I always turn my machine off if I leave my sewing room. The room is in the basement and I don't always get back to it right away. I may get distracted if I leave. I just won't take a chance. As for the light bulb...I have only had one blow out on me and that was on a really old Singer that someone gave me. If I remember right, it wasn't that expensive to replace.