dthwsh1899 t1_iuix3io wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:54 PM

Please try to repair it. The older machines are usually pretty simple and easy to repair for a reason. We are heading back to a repair economy, anything new is designed to fail so you have to buy it again in a few years. If you still want to buy a new one, I will take it. DM me and I will pay for shipping.

greenglass88 t1_iuj9fmh wrote on October 31, 2022 at 7:16 PM

You might even have free 'fix-it clinics' in your area--our county sponsors monthly Saturday times when you can bring anything that needs repairing to a room full of volunteers who love fixing things. Such a joy to see all these engineers, mechanics, electricians, sewers, and craftspersons who love to help.

dthwsh1899 t1_iujfyng wrote on October 31, 2022 at 8:00 PM

This sounds amazing. I wish more places did this.

greenglass88 t1_iujhx26 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 8:13 PM

It's very cool!

jimjimmyjimjimjim t1_iuixcye wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:56 PM

Great advice.

Therrandlr t1_iuj774v wrote on October 31, 2022 at 7:01 PM

As an aside, the most common thing to go out on these types of appliances are the bearings and coils/brushes. Bearings are an easy 15 minutes of work to swap out and coils/brushes should only be done if you have experience with electronics and soldering.

OutlanderMom t1_iujb9xs wrote on October 31, 2022 at 7:29 PM

I hope you’re right, that we’re headed back to a repair economy! I haven’t seen any signs of it, but fingers crossed!

wimsey1923 t1_iujbbdm wrote on October 31, 2022 at 7:29 PM

Yes, odds are it needs to have a capacitor or the brushes replaced.