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My machine won't turn on!!!!!

Old 12-05-2011, 06:31 AM
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You never told us what brand and model of machine that you are using but it may be that it is overheating as you mentioned that it was quite warm. There are some machines out there that will shut down when they have been overheated. So the advise right now is slow and steady but take some breaks and shut down and let it cool off.
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Old 12-05-2011, 06:36 AM
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i would loan u one of mine but your to far away hope u get it working mary min ms.
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Old 12-05-2011, 06:43 AM
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When mine did that, it was the foot pedal. I have 2 machines (both Brothers) and one foot pedal fit the other so I switched it out at my son's suggestion I do that when I was talking to him about my unhappiness with my machine, and kept going.
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Old 12-05-2011, 07:16 AM
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YIKES !! sounds like its time for the sewing machine dr !
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Old 12-05-2011, 07:28 AM
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check the plug and wiring anyway...those things just don't happen so that we can clean all day...hehehe
glad it is ON now though!
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Old 12-05-2011, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by dunster View Post
Try everything that linda8450 said. It's probably something simple. If all else fails, see if you can borrow a machine from a friend. Good luck.
Exactly what I think, too!
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Old 12-05-2011, 09:19 AM
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I'm so happpy for you! I was getting sadder and sadder reading all the suggestions and beginning to think that you were in for an expensive fix!!!! Now we don't even have to worry about what was wrong!
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Old 12-05-2011, 11:45 AM
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I just opened this thread. I was wishing we were neighbors so I could loan you mine & then I read that it is working. HOORAY! It must have just been overheated and wanted a break. What an awful time for a machine to go out. So glad it is working again. Now you can have a Merry Christmas!
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Old 12-05-2011, 02:48 PM
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Just happy to hear that it is back in working order. Anxiety levels do tend to elevate fairly quickly this time of year! Glad to hear you laughed afterwards.
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Old 12-05-2011, 02:56 PM
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1. Try plugging into another socket.
2. While it is possible that your switch is bad, more likely it is just the foot pedal. Depending on your machine, this can vary from $19 to about $95. Most dealers or repair places have one in stock that will fit your machine.
3. Could be the switch. If this is the case, try switching it a bunch of times to get it ON. Then plug the machine into a surge protector with a switch. Tape the switch on your machine so that you don't accidentally turn it off. Then use the surge protector to switch your machine on and off. I had to do this for 4 months once with a computer monitor - we were just waiting for a good sale to get the current flat screen type and get rid of the huge, mongo screen forever.
4. Consider creating an emergency fund for sewing machine repair. I have two such emergency funds - one for sewing machine repair and one for vet emergencies. Eventually, you KNOW you will have to use the fund!

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