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I had a Shark before my Rowenta. I miss the Shark and I loved that it came with a long cord. I'm not as impressed with the Rowenta. It seems to leak water all the time although it does have good steam.

I have had my Rowenta for 14 years now and use it regularly without any problems at all.
I use the steam a lot but also sometimes use it dry with a spray bottle.
I love the heaviness of the iron and how well it sets seams.....Would I buy another Rowenta?
You bet I would:)

I had leaking with my first Rowents and found that itcouldn't handle my hard water. Mixing my water half and half with distilled water made it work much better-no leaking. I buy new ones with coupons at Joanns. Love the steam.

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Originally Posted by Crqltr (Post 5089797)

I was in home depot and they had a shark iron on sale. I bought it because I could not keep the sole plate on my rowenta clean. I like the shark better, better steam.

My newer Rowenta is terrible - leaks horribly - just not the same quality as the Rowenta I had for 10 years. I, too, bought a Shark and love it!

For those of you who have Reliable irons, which model do you own.

Trashed 2 Rowentas, both leaked terribly. I think the older ones made in Germany were of high quality and lasted. Not sure where the new ones are made, but they are not of high quality. imho.

I have to say that my 10-year-old, inexpensive GE steam iron is going strong! I love its heft and the amount of steam it produces.

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Originally Posted by Kitsie (Post 5091590)

I like the Shark and its weight but find it too annoying that it automatically shuts itself off too soon! If I'm piecing and want to do a bunch of pieces the iron turns off and you have to push the button repeatedly to get it up to the correct heat. I use a good old Proctor - Silex for under $10.00.

I recently needed to buy a new iron, too - and I stood there in the store and read every operation sheet of all the models. It is amazing some of the auto turn-off times, and there was one where you needed to physically unplug from the wall and plug it back in again to restart. I ended up with a little Rival from Walmart and so far it is doing just fine. I, too, have a Rowenta that leaks like a sieve. Dry heat is okay except things seem to stick to it - very disappointed in that iron but can't get mad enough to throw it out!! I do a lot of piecing and running around and don't need an iron that shuts off in 5 mins and then wait 2 mins to reheat. So far, the little Rival is doing fine. :-)

Marysewfun

I have been using a cheap black and decker as long as I can remember, most likely longer than 20 years now. I guess with the features and benefits of the high-priced irons come more things that can go wrong. Good luck with your next one!

I"ve had my Rowenta for 17 years, and have NO problems, only if I over fill it does it spit a bit, my fault not the irons fault.
mine is made in Germany, as are my Pfaffs, and Gingher's and I really do love them!!!