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mighty 01-24-2013 07:52 AM

Nice iron!

Dolphyngyrl 01-24-2013 07:56 AM


Originally Posted by girlsfour (Post 5809402)
It's a great deal as long as it doesn't have the auto shut-off feature. I have gotten probably three Rowenta's with the auto shut off and they all haven't worked for long. Search the web about them, they are known for having problems.

Mine has auto shut off and I have had it for 7 years now, no problems, got mine from target, don't think they sell my model anymore

quiltingcradftylady 01-24-2013 08:48 AM

I have had 2 of them and I loved them. The last one I had I accidently put lemon flavored bottled water in it. Black steam came out of it. Hope I can get it cleaned out.

Mariposa 01-24-2013 08:51 AM

You got a good deal!

luvstoquilt 01-24-2013 08:59 AM

Great deal for sure...I have a Rowenta and it was $99! I have had it for 3 years and I still love it!

nativetexan 01-24-2013 09:02 AM

I had mine for years and loved it. but began reading about them catching fire and such. i ignored it. then one day i plugged it into a power cord outside my sewing room where i iron fusible batting. it blew out my power cord. i had to toss the cord and the iron. Never again will i buy Rowenta.
if you continue to use it, just be careful. never leave it plugged in and beware. why they keep selling them is beyond me.

GramaLaura 01-24-2013 09:43 AM

Nice find!! Rowenta is the only brand I buy........they work great :)

DEJAHG 01-24-2013 10:15 AM

I'm a Rowenta owner for life with one caveat....I never put water in them...I only spray my ironing pieces...for some that defeats the purpose, I know...but Rowentas have a tendency to spit and sputter and leak...sad...so sad...but love them so much I keep buying...and spraying...heehee...enjoy!

dunster 01-24-2013 05:59 PM

I really wish you well with this iron, and hope your experience is better than mine. (And if not, well, it's just an iron, and you got a great deal on it.) I had one for about 6 months, loved it, then it quit working - and I had the most horrible experience with the ONLY Rowenta repair shop on the west coast. Finally got my iron back, and it quit working again just after it went out of warranty. That time I threw it out and vowed never again - no more Rowentas. My iron's problem wasn't with the steam, though I have heard that is the source of most Rowenta problems. If the repair shop hadn't been rude and incompetent, or if Rowenta had at least acknowledged my letter of complaint, then I might have considered getting another one. As it is, I decided to go with another brand.

LLWinston44 01-24-2013 10:33 PM

I've heard that they are made in two different places, Germany and China. The German ones are said to be excellent and the China ones not so much. I'm not sure how much authenticity there is to that but it makes sense to me. That said, I think $20 is a grat price no matter where its made!!


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