Betty Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 I'm setting up a workspace for my machine that will be outside in a gargage/shed. I live in Utah so it will be cold and hot according to seasons. I'm researching heaters and air conditioners and would like to know if there are any recommendations concerning the maximum coldness and warmth the machine can take. I'm looking into electric heaters with a thermostat so I can keep the shed above freezing, but I need to know what the Millennium can take. I'm thinking about a swamp cooler for the summer, so it won't be on continually unless I'm working. Will the heat bother the machine? Thanks for your advice !!! Betty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybee Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 Yes there is. Home Depot has a Hampton Bay brand that is a combination. I was looking at for a room. Lowe's probably has them too. Don't forget to insulate your garage. The wind will cut through the walls. Nita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnQuilts Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 I'm sure an APQS person will answer, but when I was looking into getting my machine, I asked the same question as I was going to put mine in my garage, and I was told that the heat and cold would not bother the machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 Hi Betty, The hot and cold will not harm your machine. But it is made out of Aluminum which will contract and expand a little with temp. So trying to control the temp. in your room is a good thing. You will notice it more in the winter..so you will want to let your machine run on manual for 5-10 min. to warm up so it won't be real sluggish. Mark APQS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksong Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 One major reason I chose the APQS is because it is made from Aluminum. My shop is across the driveway (I live on a farm), and I don't heat or cool it when I'm not quilting/sewing. Wooden frames just wouldn't do for sure. I realize that Central California weather is mild compared to other regions though. Thank you Mark for the tip to warm up the machine manually in colder weather. Gayle Kingsburg CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Posted June 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Just what I needed to hear !!! I've had so many decisions to make my head feels like mush. i've decided to go with a hardwired garage heater with a thermostat that has a temperature range between 25-85 degrees. Will be able to keep it from freezing in there. And I'm going with a portable swamp cooler (to add humidity) for the summer. The cool will only be running while I'm working. Good to know the machine can handle what I'm about to dish out. Hope I'm as sturdy!! Betty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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