Now, I am trying to make a Christmas outfit for my grand daughter and only get straight stitches. Embroidery arm issues. I demanded it be returned to me in the condition I delivered it in then located a nice lady in Bradenton Florida who owns a Husqvarna dealership who repaired it for $300. I own: 1 Platinum 750E, 2 Designer SE's, and 1 Designer Ruby. The bobbin jumps off the bobbin spindle when winding. To embroider lineart it does well with and recently I did the built in monograming which work very well, a few mishaps here and there but not noticeable unless you are really looking. The instructions say that once I push the bobbin winder lever towards the bobbin to wind, I should get a pop-up to adjust winding speed drag, then I should adjust the winding speed. For the money you should have a much better product. However, the machine is made of plastic and plastic breaks. The is about the Husqvarna #1+ NOT to be confused with the designer 1. Now that’s funny…Wish the company would get its act together and provide better support. Lets see where to start. This machine is terrible for the embroidery unit. Thanks . The replacement capacitor is mouser p/n 647-TVX1J100MAD1LV. I have to sit and tend it every second or it will catch in the feed dogs and pull the throat plate right off, break a needle or some other evil thing. By the time I have done all that I could have threaded the needle by hand and been on my way sewing. Would never buy another one, had to pay $832.00 for the replacement. I’ve had it in for repairs over and over. I am VERY disappointed in this machine. After asking around to several pros for advice they said this machine is plagued with problems so do not invest anymore. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. When it works, it works well, but when it doesn’t it is a nightmare. Consumers who purchase two-stroke gasoline powered Husqvarna branded handheld products for non-income producing personal use or household purposes, excluding commercial, agricultural, retail, industrial and rental usage types, can extend their product warranty from the standard 2 years up to a 5 year limited warranty For the money I paid, I felt it should last a life time. Reliable stitch quality though. The company hotline said they would research and get back with me. Instead of costing $300 as it was before eight months ago, Husqvarna is now charging $1000.00 EACH! The sewing side of it is fine but the embroidery unit and the bobbin thread are my main annoyances - the embroidery unit works perfectly when it wants to but at other times it can be hard to get 100 stitches embroidered in one go. For some reason when I use my wizard to scan a picture, it locks up and won’t scan at all. Tech support is only through emails and there is no way to contact Husqvarna about needs or issues. Husqvarna Viking Huskylock s25 Serger. When it works right I love it but I’ve had the belt come off more than once and I have had to take it apart to put the belt back on. I’ve had it back to the dealer 3 times and it still doesn’t work right I believe this is the most expensive LEMON I’ve ever purchased I would never recommend a Husqvarna to anyone I spent 7900.00 The service from the dealer has been okay not great but the mfg has been a nightmare. this will blow the boards out quicker then you can turn on a light switch. Do not waste your money on this piece of junk. Set up for service but it never made it before it stopped working. The Designer SE is truly intuitive yet technically astounding. Then add to the mix new technologies and constant innovations. For something you pay over 3 grand shouldn’t break down so much. Took it in pretty quickly, as the tension was terrible. It tends to birdnest under the feeddogs. I’ll let you know what happens. I like the machine very much. technicians I’m not able to adjust the internal settings but am forced to use Husqvarna Technicians. I’ve spent way to much money. I have to say that I try not to use the embroidery part of it too much. Good points are: Ease of use. I had hardly used the machine because it was so frustrating. Anything can sew on cardboard. I used a generic walking foot for quilting and had a problem. Personally feel the LCD screens should be separate, all electronic parts should be easily changeable as a computer, five years ago last event the screen died, wanted 1500$ to replace. Everything else is perfect, but I need to scan. Let’s just say that they’re customer services is less than lacking…it’s non-existent. The designer SE, is a good machine, I haven’t had any problems, so far… I do a lot of embroiders, and I am very happy with every results. Laurie1042@me.com, I have designer SE limited the embroidery unit doesn’t work right hasn’t since I purchased it. I had a D1 first and loved it, had no problems, but wanted USB so I sold it (it’s still going strong with the new owner of 10 years now). It’s almost difficult to know where to begin when describing the Husqvarna/Viking Designer Epic. It wouldn’t interact with the hoops. Hasn’t happened yet. I am not very pleased with the machine - embroidery stalls mid stitchout, the thread cover broker and doesn’t seem to be repairable, doesn’t handle sewing nearly as well as the Designer II. I guess I wore the motor out, huh? I had embroidered 600 hours in six years on my SE when the motor went out. Will never buy another Viking again. I get best results when I operate slowly with manual footfeed. I want another sewing embroidery machine and as much as I hear about other makes and am often tempted cannot get around to spending another 10K$ plus accessories and encounter the same situation….cannot believe machine manufacturers are not aware of this, think they have seriously and knowingly behaved knowing they talk about user errors….well maybe the people they hire to make our sewing machines have no idea what sewing involves….very nice gadgets that do not work….think how many IT products are manufactured however there are alot of users and they cannot get away with it…..sewing machine manufacturers can due to a small market who normally need their equipment and want to get to work….we really have no other options but to pay up and wait, pay up and wait….a little like extortion. Singer has the same problems. I am also sorry that so many people have had such serious problems with their Designer SE sewing machines, but I still love mine so far. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. When I turned the handwheel one or several times it would start again and sew really fast for several stitches. Never in my thirty years did any sewing machine company put out anything a terrible as the Designer, Quilt Designer and SE. My 30 year old machines are the bomb!! I’ve had it back to the dealer 3 times and it still doesn’t work right I believe this is the most expensive LEMON I’ve ever purchased I would never recommend a Husqvarna to anyone I spent 7900.00 The service from the dealer has been okay not great but the mfg has been a nightmare. “Overall the Husqvarna Viking Designer 1 is a lovely...” Written on: 19/02/2009 by miniwendy (1 review written) Overall the Husqvarna Viking Designer 1 is a lovely machine, but dated now and more modern models do more. I am of the opinion that the only reason that this company continues to operate is that they make a ton of money on these machines. It is not a user friendly machine. Responses are rude - we longer support this machine. But in fairness, I can’t say the other brands are any different… They need to build a really good “work-horse” of a machine first, after that they can begin adding features. At 600 hours on the machine it started having problems. I have to monitor the machine with stitching embroidery because it sometimes bunches underneath. I did love my 6460 and will keep looking for another - now that was a workhorse of a machine!! Now it seems to be working better but am getting warnings to check the upper thread when there is nothing wrong. Do not buy one used as it is probably someone else’s headache. .I want to get sewing again!! OWNED DESIGNER 1–UPGRADED TO SE–WORKED OK FOR A WHILE-BUT FINALLY WENT DOWN AFTER ABOUT 2 YEARS–NO HELP WHATSOEVER FROM HUSQVARNA–SUPPORT AND SERVICE IS ABSOLUTELY AWFUL–MADE MISTAKE OF BUYING ANOTHER HV MACHINE FOR THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS–HAVE OVER $45,000 INVESTED IN HV MACHINES AND SOFTWARE–WILL NEVER DEAL WITH THEM AGAIN–THEY SHOULD BE SUED AND RUN OUT OF BUSINESS–SELL A TERRIBLE PRODUCT FOR A VERY HIGH PRICE–UNFORTUNATELY, I WAS GULLIBLE ENOUGH TO BELIEVE IN THEM!! Oh, I HATE this machine!!!! Since you have been a repairman for so many years and agree with the flaws of the Viking SE that so many have posted here, what machine(s) do you recommend for embroidery? My dealer is losing lots of business (and money, of course) because of this. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! Love it. You take your machine for services and it always takes for ever to get it back. Table of Contents. teacher and used and owned Vikings for over 30 years. I experiment with different stabilizers, thread, etc. I bought a Designer SE six years ago. I have found that I have to be sure to use Husquvarna bobbins and other accessories and top quality threads and stabilizers, etc. I have no doubt that ALL these manufacturers bang out these high end machines at the factory level for under $500.00 each. I have had my Designer SE for 7 years now I didn’t get to embroider much the first 3 years as I was working but now that I am retired I love to sew but embroidery is a nightmare all I do is break needles and the machine bunches up in the bobbin and knife area have had the machine in the shop 3 times already and we have to either drive 100 miles to Las Vegas or 200 miles to Flagstaff, Az which is a much better shop I don’t sew for money it is just a hobby and we have already spent way too much money on this dog I wish I would have bought a different machine but anymore I don’t trust any of them anyone have a suggestion on a better embroidery machine without breaking the bank? The reason I bought a HV machine was because it is the only machine I can get repaired locally. But anything el the machine will get his or hers atitud. This manual is available in the following languages: Engels. Every time I take it somewhere I have people trying to buy it from me and I’ve realized the dealers want you to trade your old machines because it causes you to be trapped in their very expensive cycle of repairs on the new models. I’ve not even used this machine but about a month. I was not threading it properly. The machine had problems from the beginning , it kept switching stitches in the middle of my sewing and then breaking needles. If you want answer youâll get more assistance through Goggling. You can comment all you want with your needs and it goes over their heads like a supersonic jet…. My eyesight is not great but the white shank and great lighting make it pretty easy for me to just thread the needle by hand. I re-threaded and it took care ofthe problem. AMBER™ Air S | 400; BRILLIANCE™ 75Q; DESIGNER BRILLIANCE™ 80; Designer Diamond Royale (Discontinued) Designer Epic; Designer Epic 980Q; Designer Epic2; Designer Jade™ 35; Designer Ruby Royale™ (Discontinued) Designer Sapphire 85; Designer Topaz 50; Designer Topaz™ 40; I’ve owned my Designer SE for 8 years now. Basic sewing is all right. A small plastic piece broke off and it wouldn’t embroider - at all. Well, it is now February 25, 2011, and my Designer SE has been in the shop since January 21 waiting for a new motor. These are alot like buying a computer, motherboards and lcd screens have a limited life….yet we can upgrade or still use our pc when there are software and other issues, cannot do this with these sewing machines. I am, and have been for thirty years, a sewing machine repair technician in very busy stores. I will never buy another now. It must be babysat and coddled. Now that this lemon has been discontinued the resale value must be lousy. No pc board to be found anywhere. OH, and I will not be buying a HV!!! That really took care of my problem. You aren’t always told when the bobbin thread runs out. I love my SE. Pfaff, 4. I’m looking to buy all the electronic parts I can find that’ll fit my machines. Probably never…. When not, it is more than frustrating. I am going to write a letter to the company today to see if I can help my dealer get some action. Problem is they keep breaking. It was off, causing major issues. It’s really embarrassing to own a business sewing for small children when your machines stitches so terribly. Now, mine is not the LE; don’t know what difference that makes. I have found that running a piece of dental super floss through the tesion guide will remove the threads lost in it. The gentleman who said you must find a good technician is right. Another place to look is at Ham radio web pages for someone that may be close by and do the repair for $20 plus parts. Since I am new to this new upgrade, I’m having problems just trying to fill a bobbin. Wish I didn’t trade in my Designer 1 thought upgrade would be great NOT a good thing. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Husqvarna Viking Designer SE Limited Edition LE User's Guide Sewing Machine Color Comb Bound Copy Reprint Manual at Amazon.com. They are limited in a schedule in assisting in resolving issues and holding training classes in using your machine. I took in for service and was told it needed a new motherboard for $900 and only rebuilt were available. I have read the manual & tried taking things slowly. From what I have seen, I wouldn’t buy a Husqvarna Viking Sewing machine even at half the price. I don’t see how these people even stay in business. Search for: Navigation. Happy Sewing! All I wanted to do was to add emb to my quilts. BTW–I love my Viking Fresia!!! I was told that Husqvarna no longer makes them for the SE or the Designer I and there’s only 8 left at the factory. All the complaints are the same as mine.Thread breaks and bunches up and is a mess to get the thread out. I’ll also NEVER buy another HV anything. I have really been satisfied with the machine. One’s made in China and the other in Sweden. The new machine didn’t sew correctly from the beginning. I call the district manager and she was rude, Mrs knowing everything and she did not even took the time to try to fix my problem… the embroidery arm is never calibrated right… supposedly the machine can go and sew on top of the stich and every time it does the calibration just goes off… sad part the machine is pack sitting in the closet. This sewing and embroidery machine features an Interactive Designer Screen; your perception of sewing and embroidery will change forever! This is in response to “Sew and Sew” just below. Important Safety Instructions. When it works as it should, I really like it. When you go to shop for machines they show you how it sews on very startched white material. I also found a “free” service manual online. Search out a great repair person, as the company does not service these older machines. The service and support from Husqvarna has been reprehensible. I’m not sure this is the issue and the technician didn’t seem confident that it was really the problem. I ran the software again and it still does not work. I would say in the first 7 years I logged less than 100 hours on the machine. I would never suggest anyone purchase such an expensive piece of junk. I did what I always do …. I feel bad for the people who apparently got defective machines because they will never experience what I have so enjoyed about this machine–nothing ever goes wrong. This is the second time in three weeks I’ve had this lemon in the shop. Any help will be appreciated…. I have a Husqvarna Designer SE II that I paid a pretty penny for or I should say my husband did. Husqvarna Viking. What is it that makes them so good? Sewing is my favorite activity, I am tech savy…..I want to purchase another, unfortunately cannot justify the price from any standpoint….sad situation. Sold at: Independent sewing machine dealers nationwide from January 1999 through December 2004 for between $5,500 and $6,000. Given the runaround by place of purchase and Laverne , tn don’t bother calling them unless you don’t mind being on hold 54mins. HELP!!! I just had the mother board replaced on my designer SE limited edition replaced, had 220 hours on machine. I have had my Designer SE for just over 4 years. The SE sews what it wants to when it wants to. Somehow the repairman cannot get this stupid machine to act up like it always does for me. Due to secrete codes that are only available to certified Husq. The first motherboard was replace when the maching was in use only about a year. Alot of money to spend on sewing…….I have had minimal problems, but upgrading is next to impossible since it is a hard disk and we live in such a changing world. ! Viking Designer SE which I still have and adore, and last but not least I recently added a 8. Thanks Rita email me at murph1105@yahoo.com. I only buy commercial grade Singer sewing machines I just found one online for $210.00 will more than likely be buying it soon because my old singer (merritt) of 16 years needs the timing redone because I dropped it by mistake and it needs some love now that I don’t have time to give it. Their machine are wonderful… Their support SUCKS!! Compatible needles, hoops, bobbin, designs, and accessories for the Designer SE. I could not find an exact replacement, but I replaced it with a Nichion from mouser.com, p/n 647-UVY2G221MRD. I hope you all have better luck with your machines (also if you use the automatic start and finish button on your Designer SE your embroidery might come out better than if you were to push the pedal yourself). Start with tradition and experience. The needle threader is out of alignment. I too purchased a designer1. As many of you have stated, it is a decent machine. I am glad I have found someone to work on it, who is honest and reliable. DESIGNER™ series Comparison Chart KEY FEATURES DESIGNER EPIC™ DESIGNER RUBY Royale™ DESIGNER TOPAZ ™ 50/40 DESIGNER TOPAZ ™ ™ 25 DESIGNER JADE 35 Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ Yes, extended with JoyOS ADVISOR™ Feature EMBROIDERY ADVISOR™ Yes, extended with JoyOS ADVISOR™ Feature deLuxe™ Stitch System EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM™ The dealer was absolutely no help. After waiting six weeks, the motor for my SE came into my dealer and was installed the same day. (or the machine is defective). hooping is a nightmare and non hooping is even worse. I have had 2 SE machines since 2006.I use one for embroidery and one for straight sewing. Because the Hooper hook is broke this unit is one problem after another wish I had not purchase it. 3 You can not use large spools of thread. Guess what, now I have a blown control panel….caused by not using the Viking USB???? I’ve embroidered some beautiful designs, but I had not used the bobbin winder. Does an amazing job embroidering and sewing! For what these machines cost, support should be excellent and it is less than poor. The machine started having belt and motor issues a year after I got it. I know she could not sew and I am certain the machine got little use. Finally, it was so bad they found the problem and said I needed a new head. Probably a Baby Lock, designer SE needs new mother board. i won’t buy another by this company and I won’t buy another without taking my own material in to try. When you run into a problem, undo everything you just did and redo it again and most of the time the problem will be solved. I suggest buying Babylock or Bernina. I like you prefer a manual you can pick up and find what you are looking for. I will say I love sewing on the SE when it works properly because it’s very easy to use. How can I get this company to respond to me, My Designer SE seems really temperamental. In short, this machine is awesome all around :). I have absolutely no complaints about either machine. I have had the gear replaced in the embroidery arm (mostly covered by warrenty-I had to pay a hefty price for the labor) I am now having a time with the tension …will not adjust and have “loops” on both sides… Any suggestions? White, 2. I have had this machine for almost 10 years now. I loved it and even upgraded the software. It just quits half way or less into an embroidery piece. It has been over 8 weeks waiting on this part. I started on a Viking when I was a kid and it was a quality machine. In 3 years, my machine has been out of service. It gets me mad that others have not gotten the good service that I try to give. I barely used it and within a couple years the mother board went out and it is expensive to replace. You need to know how to operate this machine. Take some classes. The SE has had problem after problem and the replacement machine I was given is the same. The warranty is garbage even though it sounds good in the beginning. I went to all the local dealers in and around my city trying out the many wonderful machines until I fell in love with the Viking Designer LE. The few embroideries I have done have been quite lovely and with no technical problems but if money were no object I would probably get a multi-thread embroidery machine and just use this one for sewing. I was using the thread holder that goes behind the machine and holds 8 spools. I was just about ready to put it away and never use it again. On the other side of the coin, it is a year old and has been in the shop three times and is waiting to go back for the forth time once the correct part arrives. Problems all the time. It is a more ‘delicate’ machine and won’t sew through several thicknesses of denim when I do repairs. After getting my bobbin tension figured out the machine worked beautifully for hundreds of hours. I love the Designer SE…however, I have to agree with the fact that there is no tech support and no way to contact Husqvarana about needs or issues. https://www.3dprintmd.com/print/2016/03/. I bought mine used but the 2600 was still a stretch. Stitch quality is exquisite, however the machine operator has a lot to do with that. I have been a high-volume dealer for Janome, Pfaff, Elna, Bernina, BabyLock, and Riccar. At first, because this was the first machine I had purchased in decades, I experienced problems. My dealer, The Electric Hospital in Coos Bay, OR, tells me the company has merged with Singer/Pfaff and ever since they are having trouble. I took a class earier this year…the best money spent. Husqvarna Viking Designer SE Limited Edition LE User's Guide Sewing... Husqvarna Viking Designer SE Limited Edition LE User's Guide Sewing Machine Color Comb Bound Copy Reprint Manual. Top subscription boxes – right to your door. 7. “Upgraded” to the SE LE and it has been in for repairs 5 times in 13 months. ( I live 2 hours from the nearest Viking repair person so they told me how to fix some things myself) The mother board has been replaced, the screen has been replaced, not sure what else they have done but I’ve been told that the problems are unusual. have sewn with it as a regular sewing machine. Since Singer, Phaff, Viking are all one. Tension is off. Great sewing and have fun. I’d be interested if anyone has solved this problem.
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