Sewing Machines

Please read the following Terms & Conditions of the GUR Sewing Machines online service agreement carefully.


All references to GUR sewing Machine in this agreement shall include the www.gursewingmachines.com website. Contract Information
Any order you make through the GUR Sewing Machine website is subject to acceptance and availability, we reserve the right to refuse your order at our discretion. The contract to purchase a product or products is made when GUR Sewing Machine has received your submitted shopping basket form and has confirmed, via Making a Purchase.  Goods marked as ' 1 Only' or 'Display Model' are subject to an additional e-mail acceptance as there is only one available; 

Making a purchase off the GUR Sewing Machine website could not be easier. Just browse our online store, click on any items you wish to buy, then scroll down the page and then click the button marked ‘Add To Basket'. If you want to continue shopping you can do so and therefore continue adding items into your basket. Once you have finished shopping click the ‘Checkout' option and you will then be asked for a few details that we need to be able to fulfil your order.
You can choose to pay by Credit/Debit card or Personal Cheque/Postal Orders ( UK residents only). Note if you choose to pay by Cheque or Postal Orders then remember to send off your order form and email confirmation with the payment.



Payment by Cheque
( UK Only) Payment by cheque to be made payable to GUR Sewing Machine, please allow at least 7 working days for your payment to be delivered and processed. Payment by Postal Orders ( UK Only) – Note we recommend you send by recorded delivery Payment by Postal Orders to be made payable to GUR Sewing Machine Payment by Cash ( UK Only) – Note we recommend you send by recorded delivery Please note GUR Sewing Machine cannot be held responsible for the loss of any Postal Orders/Cash.

Our Guarantee (UK only)
It has been commonly known that problems on sewing machines and overlockers are down to user error. Customers who have purchased their machine from GUR SEWING MACHINES LTD can telephone us on the following number 0121 561 5169 for free help and advice. If we find that your machine is in need of workshop attention, our free collection - repair and return facility will be quickly arranged. Please retain the original packing materials - just in case your item has to be returned to us. In the event that the item should need to be returned to ourselves and the original packaging has not been retained, you will be responsible for any cost's incurred by couriers to return the machine to ourselves. If this is the case and the machine is damaged in transit, you may also be liable to incur further charges if additional repair's are needed. However if the fault is due to misuse, user error or neglect then a charge will be applied to rectify the problem including the costs of collecting the goods from the customer and returning them after the repair has been completed. This does not affect your statutory consumer rights.
Please note: Non UK customers are responsible in getting the goods returned for servicing, repairs/warranty work at their own expense.

FOR ALL SPARE PARTS, REPAIRS AND GUARANTEE WORK E-MAIL: service@gur.co.uk

GUR Sewing Machines Ltd guarantee to replace FREE OF CHARGE any mechanical parts which are deemed to be the result of faulty manufacture for a period of your warranty. Electrical parts and components 2 years.

A Grades (Refurbished)
GUR Sewing Machines has been authorised by Brother UK to supply overstocks and A Grade sewing machines and overlockers.
A Grade (refurbished) machines are in 'as new' condition. They are machines that have been returned as incorrectly ordered, not required or the machine may have failed on arrival in which case the failed part is replaced. All Brother A Grade machines are checked and tested by qualified Brother engineers before repacking and include a full 2 year manufacturers guarantee covering labour.

Products Damaged in Transit

All products are insured against damage in transit. Prior to being despatched all products are checked by our Quality Control Department in the United Kingdom and are supplied in perfect working order. A sample is sent with the product. In the event of a product arriving damaged or faulty report damage / fault to us as soon as possible, preferably by e mail or fax rather than post, and at any rate within seven working days and NOT BY TELEPHONE.

Part Exchanges

We welcome part–exchanges and trade in on your old sewiing machine, overlocker, steam press and are happy to provide you with a quote for your used item. However we do not require your item to be part of the deal, so if you wish to sell it privately that’s no problem either, the choice is yours.
We always like to point out that it's more likely that you will get more money for your old sewiing machine, overlocker, steam press if you can sell it privately,
Part Exchange is available only for the UK customer, once you have select the new product you require and part exchanged your old product please make sure that within 30 days you have posted the item.

Returns Policy
"Under the Distance Selling Regulations, if you've received goods and have simply changed your mind about purchasing them, you may return the goods to us for full credit.  GUR will not accept responsibility for loss or damage of any product being returned by the customer, therefore we recommend you use Royal Mail recorded delivery or a similar secure and insured parcel delivery service."

• The item(s) must be returned unused.
• "You inform us of your desire to cancel as soon as possible preferably by e-mail or fax with your order details, rather than post, and at any rate within seven working days."
• You pay the return delivery charges (we pay return charges for faulty or substituted items).
• Refunds on used items will only be accepted on faulty items. 
• We will credit your account as soon as possible after the goods are returned and within a maximum of thirty days. 
• Goods are returned with all the original contents
• Delivery costs will not be credited
• Software unsealed by the consumer cannot be returned.
• If the product returned is not in fully resaleable condition or the packaging is damaged, we reserve the right to refuse a refund on the item, or deduct  20% of the original selling price from the refund amount. This does not affect your statutory rights
• Domestic machinery is for household use only, refunds can not be given if machinery is used for business purposes.
• All items must be returned in original packaging for full refunds to be considered.
• If goods are refused by us, because the above criteria are not met, we'll return them to the customer and also charge the customer's credit card for the value of the carriage.

 WEEE Regulations:

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive is now UK law. The legislation aims to make producers pay for the collection, treatment and recovery of waste electrical equipment. The regulations also mean that suppliers of equipment like high street shops and internet retailers must allow consumers to return their waste equipment free of charge.

The amount of WEEE we throw away is increasing by around 5% each year, making it the fastest growing waste stream in the UK.

Much of the UK’s WEEE ends up in landfill, where the lead and other toxins it contains can cause soil and water contamination. This can have a harmful effect on natural habitat, wildlife and also human health.

Many electrical items that we throw away can be repaired or recycled. Recycling items helps to save our natural finite resources and also reduces the environmental and health risks associated with sending electrical goods to landfill.

Distributors of new Electric and Electronic Equipment (EEE) have a part to play in reducing the amount of WEEE going into landfill sites.

GUR Sewing Machines is obliged under these regulations to offer our customers free take-back of their WEEE on a like-for-like basis when they buy a new Electrical or Electronic product from us.

For example, if a customer bought a new sewing machine from us we would accept their old sewing machine and prevent it going into a landfill site by disposing of it safely. Customers must return their WEEE item to us within 28 days of purchasing their new item.

Under the WEEE Regulations, all new electrical goods should now be marked with the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol shown below:

Goods are marked with this symbol to show that they were produced after 13th August 2005, and should be disposed of separately from normal household waste so that they can be recycled.
GUR Sewing Machines Ltd are obliged under these regulations to offer our customers free take-back of their WEEE on a like-for-like basis when you buy from us a new Electrical or Electronic product.

For example, if a customer bought a new EEE item from us we would accept their old WEEE item and prevent it going into a landfill site by disposing of it safely. Customers must return their WEEE item to us within 28 days of purchasing their new item.
 

Ordering Online

When browsing our site it is easy to use our online shopping cart to order your machine with minimal hassle. When viewing your machine, simply click "add to cart" and the machine will be placed in your shopping cart. If you wish to carry on browsing the website you are free to do so. Your machine will remain in your cart until you remove it. You may add as many items to your cart as you wish, simply by clicking "add to cart" when viewing other products. A running total, and the number of items in your cart is displayed at the top of the page.
When you are finished shopping and wish to view your cart. Click the "Cart" tab at the top of the page. In here you can change the quantities of each item you wish to purchase or remove items by clicking on the tick box next to your item, and clicking "Update Cart". Also, if you wish to start again you can simply click "Empty Cart".
When you are happy with your order. Click "Checkout" and you will be taken to a secure server where you can enter your credit card details and delivery options. This is safe and easy as our server uses 128 bit encryption, so your details are kept safe and confidential. After filling in your details, you can review your order and finally complete the process.

Ordering by Telephone
If you would prefer, you can also place an order by phoning us on  0121 561 5169.
If payment by cheque is prefered, please allow 4 working days for clearance. We will then notify you when dispatching your order.

Which brand of sewing machine do you recommend?
The most popular brands sold on our site are Janome, Pfaff and Stitchmaster

Which brand of overlock do you recommend?
The most popular brands sold on our site are Janome, Babylock, Pfaff and Stitchmaster

What do I do if I find a product is cheaper on a different web site?
In the unlikely event that this is so let us know. Telephone us on 0121 559 3449 and give us the details, we will price match & if possible give you a further discount as a way of saying thank you for keeping us updated.

I want a particular machine but cannot see the item on your site?
We have selected to sell the best possible machines that we consider to be value for money, excellent quality, reliable and a good range to suit all sewers. However we sometimes have machines in stock that have not yet been uploaded onto our site therefore telephone us with the make and model required.

Are the machines you supply brand new?
All our machines are brand new (Unless otherwise stated) and are delivered in the original package. You can check this by matching the serial number on the machine with the number printed on the original package.

Are your prices up to date?
Yes, our prices are constantly checked for consistency and the price shown is the price you pay. We have no hidden charges for delivery or service etc.

Can I order online?
Yes. By using our online shopping cart it is quick and easy to order your machine online with minimal effort. All orders received before 3:00pm will be dispatched the same day for next day delivery providing the machine is in stock.

What if I'm out at the time of delivery?
If you're out when your machine is delivered, the carrier will leave a card with the time they tried to deliver and contact information so that you can arrange a time for redelivery. No additional fee is charged for this.

Can I have the machine delivered to an alternate address?
Yes. We will need the address to which your payment card is registered, but the delivery address may be different.

Can I arrange delivery for Saturday?
Yes, but there is an additional surcharge for this service.

How does your guarantee work?
On purchase of your order you must retain the receipt and original packaging for your machine. Should your machine develop a fault, we will arrange for collection of your machine, repair it, and deliver it back to you. We aim to carry out the repairs and deliver back within 14 days. Whilst still under guarantee, there will be no charges for this service.

Another dealer is offering a longer guarantee - Can you match this?
Don't be fooled by guarantees that seem to be a better deal than they really are. It is important to check the terms and conditions of some longer guarantees to make sure you really are covered if your machine ever needs servicing. Longer guarantees often require regular services on the machine, which soon becomes costly, or enforce restrictions of use etc. Customers can then be left with a repair bill plus carriage fees because they didn't have their machine regularly serviced or the machine was used with the wrong needle or the parts needed were not covered under the guarantee etc. To be clear, our guarantee is the same as stated on the manufacturers guarantee, such as needles, bulbs etc.

Do you supply machines overseas?
Yes. Please contact us for a quote.

At GUR Sewing Machines we believe the products we supply are not only value for money, but with our free extended warranty and free next day delivery we believe we offer the best value deals available, either on the high street or online. We regularly check our competitors prices, so we are confident that our prices are the lowest available. We will not be beaten on price. We have absolutely no hidden charges, all prices include VAT so the prices shown are the prices you pay.

Brand New Machines
Although discounted, all our machines are brand new unless otherwise stated.

Machine Reliability
All our machines have been selected for the best reliability as this minimises warranty returns to us and reduces the inconvenience to you, the customer.

Education Authorities
We supply schools and colleges and are happy to discuss any requirements. Those who wish to purchase from us will need an official school requisition order.

Free Delivery Policy

Our standard UK delivery service is absolutely FREE.

Orders are shipped to mainland UK addresses FREE of charge inc Sewing machines, Overlockers and other large items which are sent out by our couriers Interlink. Orders under £30.00 shipped to mainland UK addresses will carry a surcharge of £4. Smaller items are sent out via Royal Mail and delivery will normally take 2 to 7 working days.
It is our policy that we will endeavor to dispatch our orders on the same or next working day.

All deliveries must be signed for and you will be responsible for the goods once delivered. Ownership of goods shall pass to you only when G.U.R Sewing Machines Ltd has been fully paid.
We make every effort to comply with individual delivery arrangements but we cannot be held responsible for any delays and/or inconvenience caused by factors beyond our control. If we cannot deliver goods to you at the specified address for any reason we will notify you.
It is our policy that we will endeavour to dispatch our orders on the same day providing we have received the order before 3.00pm.

• We use a respected and reliable courier company & the product will be delivered to the door. If you are not in when they deliver they will leave a card with their local telephone number (the nearest depot to you) for you to phone and rearrange delivery to your convenience.
• All products are insured against damage in transit.
• All deliveries must be checked.
• Any damage/fault found is to be reported within 24 hours to us by emailing  info@gursewingmachines.com or recorded delivery in order to make a claim from the insurance company for damage in transit.
• We make every effort to comply with individual delivery arrangements but we cannot be held responsible for any delays and/or inconvenience caused by factors beyond our control.
• If we cannot deliver goods to you at the specified address for any reason we will notify you by email or telephone.

Postage & Packaging Costs (International)

Please visit our Free Delivery page or contact our customer service team by email at info@gursewingmachines.com for a postal quote for your country before placing an order
G.U.R Sewing Machines Ltd will not be held liable for delays in any delivery caused by a third party.

Customs & Import Duties

If you order from outside the UK , you may be subject to import duties and taxes, levied once the package reaches your country. Any additional charges must be borne by you; GUR Sewing Machines has no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; you should contact your local customs office for further information. Additionally, you are considered the importer of record and must comply with all laws and regulations of the country in which you are receiving the products. We will not be held responsible nor will we issue credit for items seized by the customs service of any country.

Back Order

All our products are advertised for sale throughout Europe . In the event of us being out of stock when you order we will telephone or email you immediately and inform you of the next delivery date. If this is inconvenient we will immediately refund your money. We may offer you an upgrade at the same price for your consideration.

Overseas Deliveries

Standard delivery costs are for the following items: Sewing Machines, Overlockers, Embellishers, Presses and Blind Hemmers weighing under 30 kgs.

Any accessories or smaller items will carry a £6 delivery cost.

There is a huge range of machines available and it is easy to get confused when deciding which one to buy. Read this guide to help you decide on your purchase and make sure you buy the machine that is right for you.

Entry Model - £99
When choosing a machine in this price range, quantity is often favoured over quality. Customers generally decide to purchase a machine with more built in stitches than others. However, this may not always be as good as it sounds. The vast majority of stitching will be done using a straight or zig zag stitch, so all those extra fancy stitches built into your machine will rarely get used, if ever.

Therefore, quality, width and / or length adjustment and button holes are more important factors to consider when purchasing a machine in this price range. The number of stitches should be considered only if you plan on using them regularly.

Lower Mid Range - £150 - £250
When looking at a machine in this price range, the machine will most likley have a top loading bobbin, One step buttonholes, Automatic needle threaders and a larger range of sewing stitches.

Upper Mid Range - £250 - £850
In this price range, machines are often computerised. They often have various embroidery satin stitches, wider zig zag width, and stitch memory. Alphabets and numbers may also be built in.

Top of the Range - £850
When looking at machines in this sort of price range, look out for automatic hoop embroidery capabilities, built in embroidery designs and computer link up capabilities.

Front or Top Loading Bobbin?
When choosing a machine with a Front Loading Bobbin, the bobbin case has to be removed from the machine so the bobbin can be loaded into it. This type of bobbin will work fine if kept well lubricated and free of lint.

A Top Loading Bobbin case remains in place for threading and is only removed for cleaning. This system is easier to use then a Front Loading Bobbin as it just drops in from the top. They are often also fitted with a transparent plate so the amount of thread left is visible.

Flat Bed / Free Arm
Nearly all machines include this facility nowadays. The toolbox can be removed from the machine, converting it from a flat bed to free arm. The free arm can be used for any difficult to sew areas.

Length / Width Controls
Lower priced machines will not have adjustable length and with controls. They will only have 1 dial on the machine for stitch selector, in which the width and length are preset. Some will have 2 dials, stitch selector with variable length. People who will be using more than just the straight stitch will find it a great advantage to have separate length and width controls.

Adjustable Foot Pressure
This will be standard on mid range machines and above. When sewing bulky materials, this facility is a must as some materials can be difficult to feed evenly. The pressure can be increased to make the feed dog grip the material and sew perfect even stitches. The pressure can be recuded when sewing delicate materials such as silk. Some machines have automatic foot pressure. The pressure is estimated by the thickness of the material under the foot.

Button Holes
Most machines have an automatic button hole facility. 4 step button holes are common on entry models, where the user turns a dial to sew each side of the button hole. On higher end models, a 1 step button hole facility is common. The button is loaded into the button hole foot and the machine will sew the 4 sides of the button hole in 1 step to match the button.

Strech Stitches
Strech stitches, where the machines sews backwards aswell as forwards are available on all except the most basic machines. These stitches sew backwards as well as forwards to achieve various stitch patterns. These are useful not only when sewing strech fabrics, but also for reinforcing seams.

Electronic Speed Control
This feature will limit the speed that the machine will sew when the foot control is fully pressed. This is useful for quilting or sewing around curves and corners etc.

AC and DC Motors
AC motores are usually found on mid range machines. DC motores are generall used in computerised machines. DC motors have the advantage of being more controllable and offer better needle penetration at slower speeds.

Needle Up / Down
This feature lowers the needle into the material so you don't have to turn the balance wheel. When the machine stops, the last stitch will have been completed and the needle will always stop at the needle bar stroke.

Auto Lock Seam Stitch
On computerised machines, this feature locks the stitch by automaticalls reversing at the start of the seam.

Stitch Memory
Also found on computerised Machines, this enables the user to string patterns together.

Information Window
An information window will recommend which pressure foot, tension, stitch length and width to use for a particular stitch. It is found most commonly on computerised machines but also on some mechanical ones.

Needle Threader
These are useful, but not essential. A hook located behind the needle and hooks through the eye of the needle to pull the thread through.

Automatic Tension
Automatic Tension is helpful, but not essential. Leaving the tension dial midway, and providing the same thickness of thread is used both top and bottom, the tension dial should rarely need adjusting.

Confused by the jargon?

Feed dogs: are saw shaped teeth that move the fabric through the machine. As the needle stitches, the feed dogs grab the fabric, moving it under the presser foot. The term 'drop feed dog' means that the feed dogs can be used in either the up or down position. When the feed dogs are down or “dropped”, you can use the machine for work such as machine embroidery where the fabric can be moved freely under the needle.

Presser foot: The presser foot holds the fabric in place against the feed dogs so that it doesn’t move about while you are sewing. You can buy specialised presser feet for different jobs.

Needle plate: The needle plate is the part of the machine which fits over the feed dogs on the bed of the machine, with a hole that the needle passes through.

Knee lifter: A knee lifter is a lever which can be pressed with your knee, allowing you to lift the presser foot and drop the feed dogs without taking your hands off the work. This is useful for quilting, sewing around curves and applique.

Free arm: A free arm is a cylinder on the bed of the machine which allows you to sew items such as sleeves and trouser legs. This usually works by detaching a piece on the base of the machine, leaving the arm protruding.

Bobbin: A bobbin is a small spool for holding thread. Sewing machines use two threads to make a stitch: The needle thread, coming downwards from the top of the machine and the bobbin thread coming upwards from under the needle plate. Thread is wound onto the bobbin before you begin sewing, then fitted into a bobbin case and put into place.

Stitch selector: On more basic machines, the stitch selector is usually a dial which allows you to select different stitch types. On computerised machines this is done by pressing a key or using a touch pad.

It is commonly thought that an overlocker will do everything that a sewing machine will do and more. However, they are professional machines and should be used together with a sewing machine and not instead of. Although they can be quite versatile, the basic task of an overlocker is to trim and wrap the edge of the fabric to prevent it from fraying.

They can slo be used for sewing seams, rolled hems, attaching tape, elastic, beads, etc and blind hemming. However, some tasks require special attachments and not all attachments are available for all overlockers, especially the lower priced models.

The process of choosing an overlocker is different from a sewing machine. Where as the price of a sewing machine increases as the capability and amount of features increase, features available with an overlocker are not as extensive. Instead, most overlockers will perform similar tasks but the more expensive overlockers will cope better with difficult fabrics and will also be easier to thread.

Entry Model - £200
These overlockers are ideal for general domestic tasks. A 4 thread machine which can be converted to be used as a 3 or 4 thread will have a differential feed. Other standard features are an easy to follow colour coded thread path, adjustable stitch length and cutting width and an instructional video or DVD will be included.
It may also have an easy change rolled hem device and include some extra attachments.

Mid Range - £200 - £300
In this range, overlockers will include all the features above, but will be more capable of trimming and overlocking a wider range of fabrics. The tensions units will be the "lay in" type and the left looper will have an easy threading device.
As well a 3 or 4 thread combinations, it may be capable of being used with just 2 threads and it will have an easy change rolled hem.

Top of the Range - £300 +
These overlockers are serious professional machines which will be of solid construction and capable of daily use. They may have unique features such as the Babylock Jet Airs which "blow" the thread through the guides (or tubes as they are on those models), computer controlled or automatic tensions which adjust for various stitch combinations and built in cover hem.

3, 4, 5 or even 8 thread
As the price of overlockers has come down, 3 thread overlockers have largely been discontinued with 4 thread machines replacing them as the entry models.
Not every task requires 4 threads to be used so 4 thread overlockers can be used with only 3 threads and some of the more expensive models can be used with 2, 3 or 4 threads.
5 thread machines are even more versatile offering a variety of stitch combinations and the Babylock Evolve has 8 threads offering almost endless combinations.

Threads
Where as a sewing machine has a top thread and a bobbin thread underneath, an overlocker doesn`t.
A 4 thread overlocker, for example, will have 2 needle threads and 2 looper threads. The needle threading is similar to that of a sewing machine but the loopers are instead of a bobbin.
A right (or upper) looper is again, straight forward to thread but may require tweezers (included with every overlocker). To thread the left (lower) looper may require tweezers or may have an easy threading device.
Threading is often the biggest concern for customers buying their first overlocker but every overlocker displays a colour coded thread path and they also come with a video or DVD and a fully illustrated instruction book.
The easiest way to rethread an overlocker (although often frowned upon by some demonstrators as they say the customer doesn`t learn to thread their machine) is to cut the threads at the back and tie on the new colour. The threads can then be pulled individually through the guides.

Tensions
Each thread has its own numbered tension control (same colour as the appropriate thread path) which are factory set for a balanced stitch and it is helpful to make a note of these numbers for future reference.
The entry models have the "wrap around" front tensions which are on the front of the machine and providing the user makes sure that the thread is located correctly in the tension unit, threading is straight forward.
The mid to upper range machines have the more user friendly "lay in" tensions which are situated along the top of the machine.

Stitch Combinations
2 thread - uses one needle and the left (lower) looper threaded. This stitch is the most basic form of overedging and simply wraps the edge. Ideal for situations where you don`t want the edge to be too bulky. However, the seam will not be secure and a lockstitch would be required.

3 thread - uses one needle and both loopers. This stitch is ideal for overedging single layers but will need a lockstitch for secure seams.

4 thread - the most popular combination using 2 needles and 2 loopers. This can be used to sew secure seams as the second needle acts as a safety stitch preventing the seam from coming undone.

5 thread - these can have a variety of combinations but the most popular gives a straight chain stitch away from the overedging stitches.

Differential Feed
Every full size overlocker on the market today has a differential feed but, although it can help to give a neater finish, it is often neglected.
This feature adjusts one of two individual feed dogs and by doing so, gives better results when overlocking lightweight or stretch fabrics.
When stretch fabrics are overlocked using a machine with a standard feed, the fabric may appear wavy and fluted. By adjusting the differential feed, the edge will be flat and the finish will be neater.
Similarly, lightweight fabrics may be puckered after overlocking but this will be corrected by adjusting the differential feed.

Rolled Hem
This finish is ideal for lightweight fabrics, especially bridal.
It is achieved by using one needle, three threads and by adjusting the tensions and using a very short stitch length, the edge of the fabric will roll over and is encased by the closed up stitching.

Cover Hem
This stitch can only be achieved using a cover hem only machine or a combined overlocker and cover hem machine.
Used mainly for hemming and covering a raw edge in one operation, the stitch wraps the edge under the fabric and has double or triple lines of stitching on the right side.

1. Will it do shirts?

Yes, shirts are amazingly easy. An everyday shirt is easily ironed in 1or 2 minutes once you have learnt the technique which is fully explained in the instruction video.

2. Is it quicker than normal ironing?

Yes, most users report that it saves them half or more of their normal ironing time.

3. Is it easy to use?

Yes. Customers report that after a short period it is very easy and convenient to use.

4. Do you iron sitting down or standing up?

The ironing press is designed to be used sitting down ironing is a lot more comfortable that way.

5. What about complicated items?

Anything that is difficult with an iron is still difficult on a press but with a bit of practice and the use of the pads provided you can iron most items.

6. Is it heavy?

It weights approx 12kg, most people find it a reasonable weight to pick up and put on the table.

7. What are the merits of steam or non-steam press and which would you recommend?

a) Non-Steam
The non-steam version will probably have a longer life and less maintenance as there is no steam boiler. The finish is achieved by damping down with the spray bottle provided and the pressure of the press.
b) Steam
The steam is very effective where an occasional shot of steam is required for creases in trousers etc. and should not be compared to the continuous flow of a steam iron. For extremely dry clothing an extra damping down with the spray bottle is recommended. This is an excellent press providing steam is used as an aid rather than for continuous use, and distilled water is used for the steam boiler. It may require more long-term maintenance and have a slightly shorter lifespan than the non-steam version due to the presence of water. 80% of our sales are the non-steam version and this is the one we recommend for the reasons stated above. If you want any further advice please ring the Sales office.

Don't forget, whichever version you choose, the best ironing results are from laundry which is not bone dry.

8. Does the press use a lot more energy than a normal iron?

No, modern presses use very little energy, about the same as a normal iron in overall hourly running costs. They cost approx. 8-10p an hour to run - but you will use it for less than a normal iron

9. Does it take up a lot of room?

It folds for easy storage and takes up less room than an iron and an ironing board.

11. Does it need any maintenance?

Apart from wiping the heating plate after use and occasionally replacing the ironing covers and pads there is no maintenance required.

12. What if it goes wrong?

We carry all spares for the press. We have repairers in many areas and where we don't we pick it up and repair it and return it to you. We guarantee spares availability for the life of the press and the prices are very reasonable.