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My almost new Rowenta with a retractable cord, sprouted a leak. The leak seemed to be coming from the water reservoir and running down the cord. I am done with Rowenta, I don't live close enough to anywhere to get one on a moments notice. I will need to order online asap.
I haven't had good experiences with Rowenta either. I like cheapie irons, like Sunbeam or Black and Decker. If something goes wrong, you don't really have to feel bad about replacing it.
Same thing happened with my Rowenta. So just like Jean said and I use a Sunbeam right now.
I have two Rowenta's that are work horses. Not a moments trouble and they are still going strong years after getting them. But, they were gifts. I doubt I would have spent that much money on an iron myself, plus Rowenta's are very heavy irons. Since it's heat, not weight that gets the pressing done, such a heavy iron isn't necessary. So, while I love my Rowenta's, I will no doubt go back to good old Black & Decker someday when these two give up the ghost! :D
ps - speaking of heavy irons, I recently bought one of those silicone iron rests and I LOVE it! I don't have to always be setting my iron in the upright position as I'm pressing my pieces. This saves a lot of wear and tear on my wrists. I don't know why I didn't get one much, much sooner. :icon_bigsmile:
Had a Rowenta once, never again , it did not last for the $ spent on it. last iron was a Black and Decker probably lasted 10 or 12 years. I now have a Hamilton Beach and love it. As others have said when you pay 10 bucks for an iron its not so bad if you only get a year or 2 from them
I use an old Black n Decker, I won't spend much when it dies to replace it either. More money for fabric!
I have a new Rowenta and I don't like it..I don't think it gets hot enough.
I don't use a Sunbeam Steam Master. It stopped working hours after I brought it home from the thrift store. So much for bargains.
I LOVE the Black & Decker D2030 Digital Advantage iron. Bought it after seeing reviews at both Amazon and Bed, Bath & Beyond. Both carry it but since I'm close to a BB&B and had their coupon, I bought mine there.
Black & DeckerŪ Digital Advantage? Iron - BedBathandBeyond.com
I have a remanufactured Rowenta that I bought at Big Lots. So far...so good.
Cyndi, no iron resurrection this morning??
I love my Reliable.....ordered it online......excellent steam and with 2 heating elements the bottom of the sole plate and the water are heated to perfection. You must use distilled water, but it has a filter that will protect the iron from any sediments or gunk, so I am thinking it will last for years and years! I have tried just about every iron out there and this is my fav!
So, can you leave your iron sitting down on that instead of upright? I've looked at them, but never picked one up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Suzette
Black and Decker. 7+ years and still working great. Similar to the one that iluvbaking showed a link for but mine has the silicone plate. Only issue is when you have to run the Clean cycle. Not easy to push and hold the dial on "clean" while shaking the iron from side to side to get the water to run out. Still a good buy and I'm getting another one just for my sewing. The other one will go back upstairs where we do most of our clothes, etc ironing.
I have a Rowenta and have had it for about three or four years. It did spit up a few times but I learned to use the self cleaning on it quite often and always make sure it's empty when I finish with it. Since doing this I have never had a problem. Love the steam it gives out.....
Oliso. LOVE it
Reliable steam generator. I had leaky Rowentas and that was enough
I go for the cheaper irons, too... Just can't justify spending a fortune on an iron. I'd rather spend what little money I have on fabrics.
This is what I have.... I can't use a regular iron anymore, I'm so used to my oliso popping up when I let it go lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jernmegmom
I have a T-Fal iron from Wal-Mart and love it!. They have one model in the store and a different one available online. I have the store model ($35). The one on the website is $49.
It's usually only for several seconds, but I have left my iron on the silicone rest for up to a minute or two in between pressing when I need to shift or move pieces into position. I've had no problems leaving it that long and I'm sure I could leave it longer, I've just never tried it yet. If I know I'll be awhile between pressings, I just put the iron upright. But the rests can take heat up to 450 degrees F so very durable. I just love it. It is really saving me having to put the iron in the upright position all the time while pressing and I can feel a difference in my hand and wrist when I'm done. I paid about $7 for mine and it's the best money I've spent yet on a quilting tool! :icon_happy:Quote:
Originally Posted by bubba
I have a Rowenta, that I LOVE.
But my daughter has an inexpensive Hamilton Beach she received as shower gift, that performs (steam-ability) just as well....
I've had two Rowenta Professionals and both of them leaked, spit and sputtered. They were very heavy for me to life with arthritis in my wrists. I finally threw them away and bought a Shark on sale at Kohl's. I love it. DH irons some of his clothes, and he bought himself another Rowental Professional.
I have an oliso. I bought it at a close out place locally. I really like the weight of it and it gets plenty warm. Plus it has feet, once I let go of the handle, it pops right up. :)