How long has your computerized machine lasted?
 

I'm wondering how long computerized sewing machine last? And what kind is it?

I got my Brother about 5 years ago and it is still working great!

Janome 6600 for eleven years. Zero problems and still going strong.

Got my brother PC8200, 20 years ago. Still going.

I have a Singer computerized one and it is almost 15 years old and sews fine. A guild member has a brand new Bernina 830 and it lasted a few weeks before trouble started. The new machines may have too much computer to keep the glitches out.

My Kenmore is 12+ years old, and working fine. Of course, it doesn't get much attention since I found the love of my life (aka Janome 6600) 4 years ago.

15+ years for my Pfaff 7570.

I have a Viking Designer 1 which I purchased in 2004. It puts in thousands of stitching hours a year, ( work days I sew 3-4 hours, days off I've been known to sew 8-12 hours) still works great. When I bought it I told the dealer I had worn out 3 machines in 10 years, he told me I would never wear out the viking, so far, he's right. :)

My first computerised was a janome memory craft 4000 bought 22 years ago, the computerised part is still ok, but bits were falling off and I treated myself to a new one, kept the old one as an emergency back up though.

Lots of computerized machines in brother and janome still going strong after 15+ years. There was a similar discussion on Pattern Review not long ago and the consensus seemed to be for the new models more like 10 years life expectancy but no way to know really!! But probably 15 yrs would be considered a long life for today's TOL types...again just a guess.

My Bernina 440 just turned 10. No problems until a couple of months ago. I was trying to sew some velcro onto a coffee cup cozy and I threw the time off so had to take it in to be re-timed. The embroidery unit had a bad board from the factory that had to be replaced but had been fine since. My Bernina 910 Electronic has one computer board for the needle up-down. It is 23 years old and going strong.

Pfaff 1471 (advanced for its time!) is between 25 and 30 years old. I had the motor replaced a couple of years ago.

My Viking Rose has been going strong since 1996.

my kenmore-one of the first computerized machines- is 27 years and going strong. My Brother Ult 2002 has had one repair-something was off in the embroidery part.

I have a Bernina 1530 that I purchased in the early 90s and it is still working.

Glad to see this! Mine just had it's 2nd birthday and it's a great machine. I hope mine lasts a good long time too!

Thanks so much for your answers. I wondered if the price of the higher end machines with computers was worth it - or if I should just go with a lower-mid range computerized machine. There are so many options out there it's hard to figure out where to even start. You know, it's not like back when I bought my first sewing machine (40 years ago) and I knew to just head out to Sears and get a Kenmore.

Me too! 11 years for the Janome 6600 made me feel good - glad to hear this

My Bernina 440 is like brand new even though I have put hundreds of miles on her. I think we got her in '07.

I am still sewing on my Pfaff 1471 I bought in 1986. It is computerized, but not as advanced as other machines today, but it is still sewing strong. I have never had any major thing done to it, just the cord replaced in the foot petal.

My Bernina 440QE is over eleven years old (as best I can figure out) and I had it in the shop twice for cleaning and a checkup. It always runs like a dream. The repairman I had here for my longarm saw my machine and asked how I like it. Told him I love it. The shop he works for no longer sells Bernina but a friend of his works for one that does. He said the new ones are not as good as the older ones. Don't know, this is his opinion. I do like the large bobbin the new Bernina's have though!

Pfaff 7570 - 15 years. The machine is going strong but the software is no longer supported.

My daily workhorse is a Viking Platinum; bought second hand at an auction, never tried it, brought it home, plugged it in...no problems for the five years I've had it. Also have a Janome 6600, a newer Singer and a couple of embroidery machines that are all still doing fine. Then, we go to the older ladies....JK, they almost ALL work!

Had (well, still have) a Bernina that simply refused to boot up at 12 years old (3 years ago). Backlight comes on but nothing further on the display. Bad circuit board, just the part to repair is more expensive than machine is worth.

I bought a Janome to replace it.

Michelle

I see some still running their machines from the 90's, their TOL for that time are still running strong. I think people just upgrade because technology gets outdated not because it doesn't work otherwise these machines would not still be in use. They are actually starting to build them stronger because of how much they are used. I know the new single needle brother/babylock TOL are made more industrial now is what my dealer says because of how the high some of the stitch counts on designs are. It made me feel good about my machine. I think most of these machines can run over 20 years but with all the new introduce features who is likely to have theirs that long even if they run.

Another Pfaff 7570 at 15+ years.

19 years for my Pfaff 7550.

23 years for my Bernina 1230. Best machine I've ever had.

Daffy

I bought my used Brother ULT2002D machine in 2005. The only problems I've had with it were caused by me, and that was in the embroidery arm as I was learning the embroidery process (self-taught as I didn't realize there were embroidery youtube videos available for me at that time, I was still a computer newbie also!).

My pfaff 1471 is still going strong after 32 years! Can't say enough good things about .thst machine!

I purchased my Bernina Artista 200 as soon as it came on the market. I think that was about 15 years ago. The machine still works great. Actually, it works much better now as there were lots of "bugs" in the machine when it came out and I had to keep taking it back for updates the first two years.

Viking #1plus has an embroidery unit which stopped working a couple years after the 5 year warranty expired. I choose not to have it repaired. However, it is great as a second machine. Bought a Viking Quilt Designer early 2000's (forgot the exact year) and I love it. The display screen has been blinking on and off. Seems the board is no longer available. When it goes completely black, that's it. I have two more other machines, so I can keep on piecing, :)

Bought my Pfaff 7570 in June 1999 and, knock on wood, it's still going strong.

I bought my Bernina 180E in 2002 and it still works great!

bought my pfaff in 1999. still goin' strong!

In my opinion, Viking, bernina and pfaff are made for the long haul.

I have had my Brother Innov'is 1000 sewing, embroidery, and quilting machine for 10 years with no problems. Wonderful machine. I also have a Brother 1500s and it is a work horse.