Why do the new irons not need distilled water?
#12
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
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Years ago I had problems with tap water (and the minerals) clogging my irons. After I started using distilled water over 35 years ago, I've never had any problems with any of my irons becoming clogged or spitting, even though I've heard and read somewhere that you should not use distilled water. I still use it in my Black and Decker iron and have no problems whatsoever. I guess you just have to experiment with your iron and your water and make your own decision.
#13
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Kansas
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I recently read an article on this from Sewing with Nancy, and the author said to use water from your refrigerator icemaker if you have one. That is filtered but not distilled. My Rowenta started leaking when I used just tap water. I cleaned it out well using the filtered water, and now use only that without the leaks.
#15
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Location: Mableton, GA
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Omega, I read that article too. Seems like modern irons aren't the as the old vintage ones. I got a Brita and when I use water in. Y iron that's what I use. Tap water around the world is very inconsistent.
#17
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Location: Southern USA
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FYI: You have to change the fridge water filter often. The new fridges have filter indicator alerts. Check out the filter cost before buying a new fridge as some filters cost as much as $40 or more to replace and they don't last but a few months.
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