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IRONS!

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purrfect-lady
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IRONS!

Post by purrfect-lady » Wed Nov 02, 2011 3:10 am

I am so disgusted! In 3 years I've gone through 1 Shark and 2 Rowenta irons. The only dependable iron I have is the Proctor-Silex that I got at the Goodwill for $4. Yesterday my not very old Rowenta started making snap/crackle/pop sounds. I looked at it and it was smoking! I barely touched it down to my pressing surface and it immediately burned in a brown imprint! How lucky that I didn't leave the room and forget to turn it off! I had another Rowenta that only lasted a year, and the Shark also overheated, the handle burning my hand - after only 6 months. Can anyone make a decent iron any more?

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Re: IRONS!

Post by auntjana » Wed Nov 02, 2011 6:25 am

I don't think so - it seems that all manufacturers have started using the idea of planned obsolessence - a short life span so that they can make more money - what happened to ethics!

My Oliso iron - which I love has been acting up too - the sensor that tells the feet to lift out of the way seems not to work at times! Otherwise it is a great iron - I will buy another - I love the convenience of not having to stand it up each time I use it. Just slide it over out of the way - and go on with what I am doing.

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Re: IRONS!

Post by kenderosa » Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:29 am

Mary, my theory.....buy the cheapest iron I can find. Never use water. Then toss out when shot! Seems that's what is happening no matter which brand, make or model.

Sue

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Re: IRONS!

Post by TeresaK » Wed Nov 02, 2011 7:38 pm

I absolutely love my Sunbeam that I bought at Costco and i use filtered water as I love to press with steam :)

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Re: IRONS!

Post by Marilynsgrammy » Thu Nov 03, 2011 1:29 am

I wish I still had my Black N Decker $12 iron.. but I traded up and got a Rowenta... it's ok but like Sue said.. I can't use water in it... I have to use a spray bottle instead....

hope you find a great iron soon.

Exodus 33:14

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Re: IRONS!

Post by fabricgirl » Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:22 am

I am a Rowenta Lady not to long ago I purchased a new one and it's the professanal I always use distilled water because our water is hard.


Lois


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Re: IRONS!

Post by zfatcat » Fri Nov 04, 2011 6:25 am

They don't make things like they used to. I had an iron that overheated. It made me very mad. I've tried all different ones and the Rowenta is my favorite. I got it on sale at Joann's. Good luck.
Lori 8-)

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Re: IRONS!

Post by sunsup » Sat Nov 05, 2011 3:23 pm

I'm with Kenderosa. I buy a cheap iron from Walmart, my only requirement is that it NOT have an auto shut-off. I use distilled water and pitch it when it dies. I think the one I'm using now cost about $10.

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Re: IRONS!

Post by TheKid » Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:17 am

I have a Rowenta and have used it for about 15 years. But, I am fussy about what goes in it. I use distilled water, clean the bottom good with Iron off, make sure it is not within a distance of any thing with sticky substance on it, cautious as to who uses it, and it has been a great iron. It is sad to hear your story about how it has served you. I trust you find a good one that you can trust and count on. It is so dishearting to hear of a material that has been ruined.
Best of luck to find a good one.

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Re: IRONS!

Post by Oasis » Sat Nov 12, 2011 4:33 am

I agree with Kenderosa and Marilynsgrammy. I don't put water in it, I use a spray bottle and I buy a $20 Black and Decker, stainless steel iron from Walgrens. It is heavy, which I like, it presses better, and I always keep a spare on the shelf in the garage. I definitely don't like the "auto off" feature, I put a colored hair ponytail band on my arm to help me remember it is on. When it is done, I toss it and plug in a new one. I had a Rowenta from Joanns, it lasted about 2 months and started spitting and I felt it didn't get hot enough either. But I might not have had a good model. I like ironing so my board is always up. My friends just shake their heads. My DIL doesn't even have an iron. lol

Good Luck Mary, it is definitely a personal preference as to what you want from an iron.

Linda
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