rowenta iron
#11
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 16,515
I detest the auto shut off feature on the irons. That is what causes all the leaks. The water is cooled and heated with the steam on. The steam has to be off until the max temp is reached every time.
#12
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Live Oak, Texas
Posts: 6,133
I have been using my Rowenta I bought in the 90's and have never had any problems with it. I know it is getting old so I bought a Maytag last week. I haven't used it yet so I am keeping my old Rowenta close by until I see haw well it works.
#13
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Kenai, Alaska
Posts: 1,150
I have had 2 Rowenta irons--one made in Germany and the first one quit heating up and the 2nd leaked from almost the first. I used distilled water which was recommended--I also emptied after each use and it till leaked. I have a Reliable now and love it but I've heard good things about the cordless Panasonic Iron.
#14
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Kenai, Alaska
Posts: 1,150
#15
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: North Florida
Posts: 38
Several years ago I bought a Rowenta iron and it got home and proceeded to leak. I tried convincing it not to leak but no go. So, I called the customer service line and was told the "made in China-it leaks; made in Germany-it doesn't leak" story. Confirmed the story with the customer service supervisor.
My personal take is that any company that has the gall to be that arrogant with customers does not need my money, support, or any of my future business. Oh, and they were so sorry.
Just out of curiosity I would be interested in seeing their marketing plan.
A.
My personal take is that any company that has the gall to be that arrogant with customers does not need my money, support, or any of my future business. Oh, and they were so sorry.
Just out of curiosity I would be interested in seeing their marketing plan.
A.
#17
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Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 4,688
My Rowenta was great for about 6 years then it started smoking. I bought this iron and love it.
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#18
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Waskom,Texas
Posts: 5
I usually have to buy a new Rowenta iron every year. They always start leaking or the thermostat gets too hot. I keep buying the Professional Rowenta because of the steam and the heat. I did a lot of heirloom sewing before I retired and needed a good iron. Mine stayed on a lot. I tried one with auto shut-off and did not like it. I wait till Joannes' has them on sale. I also made the mistake of sending one of my Rowentas to a repair shop in Austin, Tx. Six months later I received it with a new thermostat. It also had been dropped. There was a crack on the bottom that wasn't there when I sent it. It cost almost as much as a new iron.
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