Oliso Iron for Quilting
#21
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Saginaw Michigan
Posts: 2,305
When I first saw the iron I wanted one too but the price! Isn't it funny how we are attracted to irons, pots and pans and other items we work with? Anyway, after I saw the price I thought maybe the price will be more attractive in a few years or other companies will come up with the same concept and make prices more competitive. I' waiting and still wanting one!
#22
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Tampa Bay Area, Florida
Posts: 2,229
I have had my Oliso for 4 years absolutely no problems. I use only distilled water - doesnt matter what a product says I live in Florida and our aquafer water ruins everything. Love my Oliso!!
#23
I also have thought that the concept of the Oliso was kind of neat.....BUT the price was a deterrent. I bought a Rowenta a couple of years ago and true to form it started leaking and I could never get it hot enough for a good flat seam. I went to an estate sale one day with a friend and there in a box was an old GE dry only iron that I remember using as a child. Heavy, yes but boy does that baby heat up. You have to be careful but I LOVE it and if I need some steam I do it the old fashion way......spritz!!!!! And the best part, I only paid $5 for the iron.
#24
I bought the $200 yellow one last week. I had used a Maytag cordless for the last 10 years but had some money to burn and get the Oliso. I like it so far and though it may be hard to be used to never having to set my iron up again, I think l like it. I haven't decided what I think about going back to cord but I sure get tired of constantly having to recharge in the middle of pressing. We'll see I guess.
#26
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Durham, NC
Posts: 851
My iron was a clearance Black & Decker from Lowes that set me back $15. I have never had water in it. After using if for about 4 years, I started thinking that my quilts deserved a better iron so I researched favorite irons on here and got great feedback for a Singer brand iron which I then ordered. I never liked it as much as my cheap B&D so it lives on the laundry room shelf and my "dry" B&D lives on my big ironing board close by my sewing machine. If I need to press something with steam, I use the spritz method with a spray bottle of "homemade" pressing solution of cheap vodka and water also found on this board. Love the QB!
#27
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 727
After spending a lot for a Rowenta and it leaking within the first year, I am over the expensive irons...however, if I ever bought another expensive iron again, I probably would not put water in it. Make it a dry iron only.
I have found that ironing with steam warps my seams anyway.
The Oliso looks like it's a great iron. After being out for several years, I would think they have "ironed out" the kinks. I'd say go for it.
I have found that ironing with steam warps my seams anyway.
The Oliso looks like it's a great iron. After being out for several years, I would think they have "ironed out" the kinks. I'd say go for it.
#28
I got the yellow one for Christmas a couple of years ago - within about 8 months, it leaked water and I wasn't sure the auto shut-off was working either. I contacted the company, sent it in and they replaced it - not sure if it was a new iron or a reconditioned one. A few months ago, that iron totally quit heating. Although it was out of warranty, I did contact Oliso and they offered to give me a "discount" price on a replacement - $149.00 - I said no thank you and went to Target and bout a $30. Shark iron - getting along just fine with that! I know it was out of warranty the second time but really..... Shouldn't an expensive iron like that last longer? I will say that I did like the "lift-up" feature of the iron.
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