Originally Posted by
RosaSharon
While you iron or piece, do you leave your sewing machine on? I argue with myself everyday over this question because I don't want my light bulb to burn out because I leave it on so often. One lady told me she leaves her sewing machine on all day.
With my old New Home wonderful sewing machine, there was an off/on switch for the light and I left my machine on year round with light off until I needed it. With my new sewing machine there is no way to turn off the light without turning off the entire sewing machine.
The reason why this is a big deal for me is because turning the machine on and off throughout the day causes that burst of electricity that is pretty hard on the light, and maybe even the machine itself. Haven't you ever had a light bulb blow out as soon as you turned it on --- because of the extra burst of electricity.
And along with this question, how long can I expect my machine light to last?
TIA
I leave mine on only when I am in the room. I have everything plugged into surge protectors and turn those off when I leave the room. My Sweet 16 is never plugged in, even to a surge protector, unless I am using it. Last year we had power surges and lost our refrigerator and freezer. No way will I leave my sewing machines at risk to that. Light bulbs are cheap. I wouldn't worry much about losing one of those. Just my thoughts.