Fabric not moving thru machine, I have a pfaff 2048
03-26-2013, 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Milli
The motor in the machine was ceased, my Phaff 2048 that I paid $2500 for just got an offer for trade of $80??????
03-26-2013, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Teacup
Oh no! The worst news possible. So sorry. How long have you had the machine? Gee, that wouldn't give me much confidence in buying another Phaff.
I'm thinking I have a lemon.
i wouldn't by another Phaff, I can see this become a boat anchor!
03-26-2013, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mermaid
You def need to get another opinion. I see no reason why the motor can't be replaced. My local s.m. repairman rebuilt the motor in one of my Pfaff's...it was an older 1171--but a motor is a motor. Don't you let that machine go that easily...even if you buy a new one, keep it for later repair . Heck, the accessories are worth a lot more than that!!!!
thanks.
03-26-2013, 05:59 PM
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Oh, geeze Louise! My Pfaff has been doing a somewhat similar thing lately. It is time to take it in for servicing, and I've been putting it off. I don't want the news you received...OUCH! What are you going to do? Is there no way they can fix it...I mean, how much is a new motor (assuming all else is good)?
03-26-2013, 06:35 PM
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Does the motor run? Can you wind a bobbin? With the machine off try to move the fabric by turning the hand wheel instead of using the motor. A seized motor will usually make a hellacious sound and it should have given you some warning before it froze on you.
03-26-2013, 06:49 PM
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So sad for you, I have had 2 Pfaff's the first one is still going strong (with my DDIL) after 25 years. My new one is a dream, and neither one of them was "top of the line".
I hope you can find a good repairman.
I hope you can find a good repairman.
03-27-2013, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Mitch's mom
Does the motor run? Can you wind a bobbin? With the machine off try to move the fabric by turning the hand wheel instead of using the motor. A seized motor will usually make a hellacious sound and it should have given you some warning before it froze on you.
thanks for your interest.
03-27-2013, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by coopah
Oh, geeze Louise! My Pfaff has been doing a somewhat similar thing lately. It is time to take it in for servicing, and I've been putting it off. I don't want the news you received...OUCH! What are you going to do? Is there no way they can fix it...I mean, how much is a new motor (assuming all else is good)?
I will bide my time for a second opinion.
03-27-2013, 09:03 PM
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It has been said, but a worthwhile repairman is worth his/her weight in gold! I love my Pfaff and after 25 years the motor was rebuilt and now it is going strong again. Keep looking until you find a person who is not going to benefit personally from telling you it can't be fixed!
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