Pieces2

I have a Rowenta and haven't had any problems with it.
I dry iron only, have never added water.
I bought mine from JoAnns.

Dolphyngyrl

Love my rowenta, don't know what model, got it at target 6 years ago, it is one of the german made ones so I have had no problems with it, just look for the german made ones if you shell out the bucks for it

Grandma58

I use Shark's and nothing but for the last 2 years, they are heavy and great steam, which I do use. I go through one a year. I am hard on irons!

Canada Kate

There are some appliances that I seem to have to chronically replace: toaster ovens, hair dryers and irons. Has there ever been an iron invented that takes regular tap water and doesn't leak? Me thinks not. I am ready to retire my three year old Sunbeam Master. It says under the logo "Drip Free". It's not (but it's not the worst I've ever had.) I found I had to fill it up several times per hour when using the steam (which I always do). It has the retractible cord which worked for about 2 retractions and then only went about half of the way back in.

A couple weeks ago Canadian Tire had the Shark X-Tended Steam Burst on sale for 60% off, regular $99.99 on sale for $39.99. I used it for about 3 hours straight last weekend and an hour this weekend, and so far, so good. The plate is really smooth and the steam is good. It holds a lot of water and doesn't seem to run out frequently.

I also bought a small, no-name iron at Loblaws to take to classes for $10 three years ago and you know, this little guy is a real work horse. When I'm quilting, I keep it on the kitchen table on my mini-ironing board to set seams and for the constant pressing you need to do when making a quilt top. It has good steam but if you tip it over, or if it accidentally falls on the floor, all the water runs out as there is no cover for the water resevoir.

About a year ago I got fed up with the big iron falling off the big ironing board and bought a board on sale that has the metal iron rest on the side. Best thing ever. I just wish it had a spot to hold the spray starch can as it falls on the floor regularly.

Nanda

Thank you all so much for the great information!! you have been great telling me your iron stories...I will try the Dry Iron with no holes...I do not add water to the iron..use spray bottle if needed...I have found this Iron cheeper and cant wait to start using it...how funny we are all...and the different kinds of irons we use...its like me..I love quilting rullers...might not know how to use them all yet but someday i will...Happy Holidays from Texas..!!

heyjami

I love my Rowenta, except that it shuts off by itself - I haven't had any issues with spitting. I just bought a dry iron on Amazon for $15. No fancy features. I've heard good things here about the Continental dry iron so I can't wait to get it!

Grannyh67

I have a Rowenta Professional and love it. They are wonderful Irons, mine is made in Germany.

Monroe

After 2 Rowentas- never again. I love the weight and gliding, but leak terribly.

sewmary

After spending too much money on inferior irons, I researched and found my gem on eBay. The one thing I did not want was that stupid auto shut off. Geez. I think mine is a Black and Decker but can't be sure. Have had it about four years and it is great and costs around $11 plus shipping. Gets hot, can put water in with no issues and it turns off when I decide. (Its brother is waiting under my cutting board for when this one goes kaput.)

CoCoQuilter

i've had two Rowentas that just stopped working. I think the heating coil stopped working. i figured for as expensive as they were someone could repair but i guess they're disposable. Third iron i bought was a Shark at Wally world. Works fine at half the price. if your rowentas are leaking check your instructions about water. Tap water should be used but if hard water and distilled water is hard on the tanks. I use dehumidier water that i save during the summer monthes I've not had any problems with the water tanks leaking. my plants like this water also.