Is there a good Iron anymore?
#11
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Parchment, Mi
Posts: 183
What kind of water are you using? Softened water will ruin an iron. I lost my first Rowenta that way. I had it thirteen years and then we got a water softener. I didn't know! Now I use Spring water. No problems after six years. I love my steam generator!
#12
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 2,137
My son bought a Black and Decker, used it for a couple of months, and it leaked water at the bottom seams. The B&D online site says to get rubber cement and caulk the seams. One shouldn't have to do that! Of course, son lost receipt, but I'm going to get my hands on the iron and just mail it back to B&D, telling them they can just keep their defective product. We're not caulking anything.
#15
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Vermont
Posts: 1,095
That's what I have and love it. DON'T put water in it. Use a spray bottle for those times you occasionally need steam. I can't even remember how old mine is.......auto shut off still works and it heats up fast when you need it.
#16
I have an older Sunbeam Steam Master. It shuts off after a minute if it is set on end I like that. I have had it about 7 years and got it from my granddaughter and it wasn't new then.
It needs cleaning fairly often because we have a drilled well and our water had lots of minerals in it. I just put some vinegar and water it it and set it cleaning. It's as good as new when finished.
It needs cleaning fairly often because we have a drilled well and our water had lots of minerals in it. I just put some vinegar and water it it and set it cleaning. It's as good as new when finished.
#18
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Midwest
Posts: 5,051
I just ordered a Rowenta Eco ($115.00 on Amazon) to replace my recently deceased 24 year old Rowenta. It got good reviews from quilters/sewers. Hopefully it will take me into my twilight years!
The best part of this transaction was that my Discover Card rewards $$$ were applied! $97.00 reward money just popped up on the Amazons screen and I thought....ka-ching! $18 out of pocket . We shall see.
sandy
The best part of this transaction was that my Discover Card rewards $$$ were applied! $97.00 reward money just popped up on the Amazons screen and I thought....ka-ching! $18 out of pocket . We shall see.
sandy
#19
I have no luck with irons - I go thru at least one a year - last Christmas I got the Panasonic cordless - only lasted 10 months and it never really got that hot -started using a Rival iron, but it did not get hot enough - got a new one this Christmas, will try it out this weekend.
Last edited by Normabeth; 01-30-2014 at 06:06 AM. Reason: spelling
#20
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Posts: 1,141
I just purchased a Sunbeam from my local Costco. It was about $25. I love that it's big, has a 12 foot cord (so nice when pressing large quilt tops) and stays hot for 15 minutes before beeping at you that it's going to shut off. Also has an auto shut off within 30 seconds if it is left face down, or tips over. It gets nice and hot,too. I don't use steam, so I haven't put water in it yet. I've had it about 3 weeks, and so far, so good!
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