Leida Glez Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Hello How often do you have to change the M & m wheels? I have an 18 month Millie. I have recently turned the wheels around, but again, they feel the "bumps", I guess I have to change the wheels. I thought they lasted longer. Are you the same? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritathequilter Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 I have been using the same MnM wheels for years...I think at least 6 maybe 7 years, and mine are still OK. Have you called the service team to see if they can help you out? It sounds more like a level issue or perhaps something caught around the wheels that are causing the problem. Call APQS, I'm sure they can help solve the problem for you. Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Have you cleaned your wheels and rails? It is amazing how much oxidation collects and makes "bumps". I use a soft cloth with plain water and mine are 6 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leida Glez Posted November 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Cleaned every day before starting work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Wow, I would get with APQS for sure. I quilt just for me so my machine might get used once a week for several hours. I would be interested to know what they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Leida, How are you cleaning the wheels? Oxidation can build up on them and a rag with alcohol and some good rubbing will usually clean any oxidation off and you can be gliding along bump free in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leida Glez Posted November 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 I have read that these wheels should not be cleaned with alcohol. I clean them with wadding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Actually APQS Service recommends a little alcohol to remove the oxidation. You will not hurt the M&M wheels and you will feel the difference after the wheels are thoroughly cleaned. Get right in the groove in the wheel where it glides along the carriage. I poke the edge of my cloth in that groove and move the carriage front to back. As the cloth gets the black oxidation on it, find a clean spot that has the alcohol on it and continue with each wheel until your cloth remains clean. You don't need to clean the wheels this thoroughly daily but once a week will keep your wheels running like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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