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quiltmom04 03-25-2013 04:34 AM

Yes, there's an iron that doesn't take water. I've seen it in the Vermont Country Store catalog. I bet that doesn't leak!

larry 03-25-2013 05:01 AM

I use a spray bottle and dry iron
have not found one that does not leak
larry

Noiseynana 03-25-2013 05:34 AM

well, my little $10.00 walmart iron doesn't leak at all. My expensive one does.

Olivia's Grammy 03-25-2013 06:20 AM

I have an expensive Rowenta iron. It doesn't just leak it dumps the water. I contacted Rowenta, but since I waited until after the warrenty, they won't do anything. I like the burst of steam. I can't afford to replace expensive irons every year. Guess I'll be going to the mist and dry iron.

jazzykwilter 03-25-2013 06:27 AM


Originally Posted by quiltmom04 (Post 5952456)
Yes, there's an iron that doesn't take water. I've seen it in the Vermont Country Store catalog. I bet that doesn't leak!

I bought the iron from Vermont Country Store (vermontcountrystore.com) and I love it. It heats up fast, gets plenty hot enough, stays hot and it is not a steam iron so it never leaks. Also a nice weight and size, take it to all the classes I teach. Love it!

dc989 03-25-2013 07:00 AM

I've had very good luck with Black and Decker too. I use water and just get an inexpensive model from Walmart.

feffertim 03-25-2013 07:42 AM

The reliable velocity irons do not leak or spit at all.

nena 03-25-2013 08:38 AM

I had the same problem . Got the Sunbeam Model #4267. LOVE it, Two years with out a leak so far.

JNCT14 03-25-2013 09:23 AM


Originally Posted by jazzykwilter (Post 5952868)
I bought the iron from Vermont Country Store (vermontcountrystore.com) and I love it. It heats up fast, gets plenty hot enough, stays hot and it is not a steam iron so it never leaks. Also a nice weight and size, take it to all the classes I teach. Love it!

I have the Vermont one as well. I would never buy another brand. Its a terrific iron.

quilting in my60s 03-25-2013 09:30 AM

I think the key to the iron problem is check with the directions on how to clean the steam area. I just forget about cleaning and my directions say once a month I should fill with water (plain tap, I think) and hold it over the sink and keep pushing the steam button that gives you a burst of steam and you should see the gunk that comes out. One direction says use distilled water and another place says use tap water. I end up using distilled water in mine.


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