vickig626

I wouldn't buy another Rowenta either. I bought one ($79) and had it almost a year to the day it started leaking. They replaced without a problem but almost a year later, this new one is doing the same thing (leaking) and now the steam option doesn't work very well either. I've heard good and bad things about the Olisso (spelling) brand so would be reluctant to buy that brand too. I had a Hamilton Beach iron decades ago and it lasted almost 20 years. But thought I'd try the Rowenta...sorry I did. Looking for a new iron too that's reliable. Any suggestions?

nette

My favorite iron was a Norelco. No longer made and could not get parts for it when it quit. Next I bought a Rowenta and really disliked it. Now it's on the shelf and I have a Black & Decker digital that has worked really well. Think I bought it at Lowe's.

OHSue

I have had my Rowenta for about seven years now with no problems. I have heard some complaints from others, but as for me I love this iron. The life of the iron may have something to do with the water in your area, I just use tap water and we don't have a high mineral content in our area which may account for the long life on my iron.

connecticut quilter

I have had (3) Rowenta Irons. Love them all but like you said after having for a while they start to leak. My 3rd one just would not get hot enough and the water leaked out the bottom. Tonight I bought a sunbean one wasn't as expensive as the Rowenta... will see how this one work out...

ForestHobbit

I love my Rowenta and have had no problems with it. It is the best iron I have owned and have had it for years.

ForestHobbit

Check out http://www.vermontcountrystore.com for what they call the Classic Steam Iron. It is $39.95 and doesn't mention an on/off feature. In the ad it says "Reliable Steam Iron . . " but can't tell if that is the name or an opinion. It looks just like the iron we used in the 60's like the old Sunbeams.

Pins n' Ndls

I have had three Rowenta irons. Never again. Leaking is the biggest problem. Seems I have a lot of company. I thought it was me. A high price tag doesn't seem to mean quality.

peaceandjoy

Rowenta is a highly rated brand, but my one experience turned me off to their regular sized irons. Leaked and sputtered all the time.

Now I have a T-fal, have had it for about three years and really like it. I thought T-fal was only for pans, who knew??

Diana

Were you using distilled water? It sounds like your water may be heavy with minerials if you are using tap water in different brands and they all start to spit,sputter and leak after a while.
Just a thought....
I have several irons for quilting, I like the one that Sharon Schamber recommended and uses in her classes. It is the Rowenta travel iron with the long handle. It is a steam iron, but I use the cotton setting and keep it next to my machine on my ironing pad. I turn it on the side when not using it. This type of iron is not heavy and does not put strain on your hands/wrist in the event you have arthritis. I have never had a problem with my Rowentas. I have one in my laundry room( reg. size) and two of the Rowenta travel irons for use in sewing room and for quilt classes. Di in TX

butterflywing

re: sam's club.

i heard they were closing. have you heard that also, or is that only a rumor?