Wendi Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Our trusty clothes iron needs replacing. We don't iron a LOT, so I don't really want to spend a lot of money. Any brands/models you can recommend? Any new features that I should look for? Thanks! Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Well, you killed my recommendation with the "don't want to spend a lot of money" part. Rowenta Professional irons (about $120) are awesome. They make ironing so easy it isn't even a chore. ETA to say, I refuse to own anything else...ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Well, you killed my recommendation with the "don't want to spend a lot of money" part. Rowenta Professional irons (about $120) are awesome. They make ironing so easy it isn't even a chore. ETA to say, I refuse to own anything else...ever again. I had a Rowenta and I wish I could endorse it! Mine leaked water and the temperature dial quit turning. I was sorely disappointed in mine. I have a Shark and it's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I second the Rowenta, but not all of the models have the same reliability. We had one that had problems(still not cheap), but upgraded to one that is perfect. They do cost over a hundred dollars, but you can find the same models for less than half that at Tuesday Morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I had a Rowenta and I wish I could endorse it! Mine leaked water and the temperature dial quit turning. Mine has been leaking, but I thought one of my kids had dropped it. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delighted3 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 They were definitely not high quality irons even though I paid about $60 a piece. They both had leakage issues and the 2nd one just quit working. I would not recommend buying a Rowenta unless you buy top of the line. The iron I own now (my 3rd in 5 years) is a Black and Decker from Target that I paid $35 for. It works better that either of the Rowenta did. Just my experience. Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I have loved my Rowentas too! I bought mine at Costco. I can't give you a rec on a cheaper one because I have only had Rowenta for 10 years. They glide over the fabric and it makes ironing much easier. I would check Amazon for reviews of irons. Look for one with a stainless steel bottom, not non-stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 spat! Dh just ordered me this one, which was rated number one in Consumer Reports. It gets great reviews from people who have had Rowentas! And it's cheap! http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-D2030-Auto-Off-Advantage/dp/B0006ZUHR0/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1231192950&sr=8-1 So I haven't tried it yet, but the reviews look good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelda Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Rowenta but not the ones from Target etc. My mom uses Rowenta's professional irons at her shop and they are reliable and, second most important, heavy. Heavy irons are a lot more efficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I have had three Rowentas and they are not all that they are cracked-up to be. Two leaked. I use the third one dry and just spritz the clothes with a spray bottle filled with water. However, my 10 year old, cheap Proctor Silex works wonderfully well. I love it and highly recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I have a Rowenta and love it. It replaced a 15 year old Black & Decker that still works. I just do a lot of ironing and wanted something heavier and without the non-stick coating. If you're an occasional iron-er, I'd recommend the B&Ds without reservation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 My Rowenta is five or six years old and no longer sold, but perfect. I wonder if this is a problem with the newer models? Now, the mid-priced Rowentas have always had leaking issues (in reviews I read). But the over 100 dollar models were excellent when I bought mine. OP is probably very confused by now.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Check where the Rowenta is made. I have not had problems with my Rowenta irons that were made in Germany. The less expensive ones are manufactured elsewhere. My first Rowenta did its duty for about fifteen years. The cord shorted out after about ten and that was replaced at my local hardware store. My "new" one is about five years old. I believe that Rowentas may leak if you do not periodically clean them--they can get a mineral build up in the tank depending on your water supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I got a T-Fal. It's great, and much cheaper than the Rowenta. Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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