New iron
#11
Funny, I was literally just looking at irons - and put a couple on my wish list at Amazon! It seems people either love their Rowenta's - or they hate them. But I guess that is like most things these days. Household appliances just aren't made like they used to be made. I am thinking I wouldn't rule out a Rowenta - but it would have to be a really good sale/price so that I am not spending much more than I would usually spend on an iron.
This Black and Decker one seems to have very good reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-D...s=rowenta+iron
I am thinking - sometimes you get lucky with irons, sometimes not so much!
This Black and Decker one seems to have very good reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-D...s=rowenta+iron
I am thinking - sometimes you get lucky with irons, sometimes not so much!
#12
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Good luck...I have that iron and have to use it without steam because, like every Rowenta I've ever had, it leaks! "I swanee", sometimes it acts like it's not supposed to come into contact with water at all...and the off situation is easy to control...just plug into a heavy-duty surge protector and then turn IT off when you're ready.
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Auntpiggylpn, I am so glad to hear that you are pleased with yours! Did I miss something, or is there no "OFF" button? Do you have to either use the Auto off or unplug it? Sweetpeaches, I never would have even looked at Rowenta if I hadn't seen the ad. I did like using it; the steam on it is is great; and it is good and heavy. The weight will take some getting used to; but tonight it gave me a good arm workout lol.
FYI- and I hope I don't jinx myself - I have had my Rowenta for over a year. It has been knocked off the ironing board more times than I can count (rowdy Shepherds!) and I have to admit, I have knocked it off a couple of times myself. I have had absolutely no issues with it leaking!!! These seems to be the biggest complaint with Rowenta users but it didn't stop me from buying mine and who knows when this one bites the dust what iron I will get for a replacement. I guess I am a "Fly by the seat of your pants" kind of gal when it comes to certain things!!!
#14
If you tilt the iron face down the auto switch won't engage. So far this works on quilt members auto shut off irons I have tried this with. I use a wedge iron stand turned backwards. If you can find a Rowenta iron made in Germany (on the bottom of the box) buy it. The new ones are made in China because Rowenta company was sold a few years ago. Some stores still have an inventory of the German made irons. Tuesday Mornings usually has Rowenta German made irons and I've seen a few at Lowes. I use the Continental no steam iron and the B&D Classic iron with no auto shut off.
#15
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A former thread about the Rowenta irons said that the older ones that were made in Sweden never leak but the newer ones, made in China, do. Mine is older, made in Sweden and has never leaked and still steams like crazy. I'd say it's about 10-12 years old.
Last edited by GagaSmith; 08-05-2012 at 10:49 AM.
#16
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I bought my Rowenta off ebay several years ago at half the going price (it was slightly used). It works fine but I do not use steam so don't know if it leaks. After hearing so many problems with irons on this site I think you girls are smart to get them at good sale prices.
#17
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Correction: It was made in Germany; it's my Janome that was made in Sweden.
#19
When you have an iron that is broken, take it apart and look at the auto shut off, it is usually a slow level gauge, and where the water chamber is and how the steam gets to the sole plate. You will learn a lot about irons and if the water you are using is causing the problems of leaking.
#20
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My 10 year old Rowenta finally died -- I had just plugged it in and the smoke detector went off, though I did not see smoke I won't take a chance. I had bought a B&D at Target to replace it a few months ago and it is driving me crazy. I am one of those folks who likes steam and the water reservoir is very small -- and the water indicator does not give a good indication of how much water is left.
There might be a different/better model of B&D for me, but I will be hunting for a new iron and put this on the shelf.
There might be a different/better model of B&D for me, but I will be hunting for a new iron and put this on the shelf.
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