My wife has one of the high-end Rowenta irons upstairs in the bedroom for ironing clothes. I don't like it very much. It has leaked before (like a lot when it was just sitting there). And the steam is unpredictable as to when it will actually work. Down in the sewing studio, I have a cheapo $10 iron from Walmart that works much better. Strange, but sometimes simpler really is better.
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I agree. My Rowenta was more trouble than it was worth. I love my Black and Decker. If you can't replace it, be sure to use the self-clean about once a week, even if you think it doesn't need it
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Even electric kettles will do this when the seam separates.How long is the warranty?
Most stuff is made in the same region these days, to save on cost and I think a lot of corners are cut. |
wowo !! I did want a rowenta when my iron died but I guess not now .. I will stick with my WM cheapie ! Thanks for sharing the bad news on Rowenta Irons, everyone needs to know !!
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I use a travel size Rowenta and love it, BUT I use it without water because I find that steam distorts my blocks. If you can use it dry maybe you can get some use out of it. I like it because it does not have auto shut-off which is annoying when you press intermittantly. (BTW, in order not to leave the room with the iron still on, I have both my light and my iron plugged into a power strip. When I leave the room if the light is off then I know the iron is off.)
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I do half distilled half tap, and i only have leakages once in a while, maybe try that and see if that works
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What a good time for Rowenta questions. I have 2 steam generator (tank of water). They have both been working great. But today I used the old one and water started coming out of the tank's seal. It sure was hot water! It was wonderful steam, just coming from the wrong place. I let it "blow off steam" (haha) and used it dry. Worked great. Anyone know whart is happening?
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I'm on my third Rowenta. The first two leaked water eventually. Obviously it is a manufacturing fault, I'd guess its poor seals? Anway, this last one is lighter, more streamlined and only cost me $14. at Sam's Club a couple years ago. I wish I'd stocked up! Otherwise, the higher price isn't worth paying for a consistent flaw in Rowenta.
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Originally Posted by sewwhat85
all three of the rowenta irons that i have owned have leaked i will never buy one again
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I also had leaking problems with the last 2 Rowenta irons I had. Won't buy them at all any more. I'm happily going with cheap irons.
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