Shunem

My DH recently bought me a Reliable after my Rowenta (of 23 years) died. It cost too much, but it had lovely pressurized steam and a nice long cord---I really like it.

cathylynn

my black & decker works fine for me. no overheating and doesn't shut off automatically. it also has a long cord which has come in handy. I think I paid $15.00 for it about 5 years ago.

sueisallaboutquilts

I have a cheapo Panasonic and love it! Got the expensive one and it didn't hold up. No more extra spending for me!

Scissor Queen

My small guild buys irons for everybody to use on sewing days. We have gone thru a whole bunch of irons in the cheap range and then moved up to the mid price range. So far the one everybody has liked the best is the Black and Decker Digital Advantage. I think it's full retail price is around $70 but you can get it a whole lot cheaper on Amazon.

Teflon coated irons don't get as hot as stainless steel irons to prevent the teflon from off gassing and killing birds.

slstitcher

I have a rowenta and the next one I get will be a B&D. My rowenta leaks and the cord will not retract anymore. It gets hot but I am disappointed in the quality. I got my mom one just like it and the steam quit and now she is on to some other kind.

sewdarnbusy

go get a cheap one... every brand has lemons, can't count on a good iron, just because it's a brand name.

SuzanneG

I have a Rowenta that I got for a gift two years ago. I really do love it, but it's HEAVY. I like a very hot iron, but one that's also light weight. So I'm going back to my good old Black & Decker when this one bites the dust. And I agree with the poster regarding steam irons. I use a water bottle, never put water IN my iron. Every time I have in the past, it seemed to hasten the irons demise.

k9dancer

I second the Proctor Silex. Great steam and sturdy.

Cybrarian

I have an Oliso and love it. I only use sterile water in it. Florida water is death on everything too many minerals and Hard.

CloverPatch

I am sitting here looking at my Iron. I just finished using it. I use it quite often!
I am happy to say Mine is a Black and Decker. I have had this iron since 1996 when I got it as a wedding present! So it is 15 yrs young and works as well as when I first got it.
It is a little banged up, it can definitly take a punch. Daughter is wanting to replace it which is why we came to your thread. The plastic is cracked from a few to many falls.
If she makes me replace it, I would probally go with another B&D