My iron bit the dust
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Location: howell, Mi
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My iron bit the dust
I have/had a Rowenta iron for quite a long time. I noticed the cord was kind of hot when I unplugged it today. It is in the garbage. I decided that I didn't want a fire like some of you have reported. A fire is one of the scariest things I can imagine and I told my DH that I didn't want to take a chance. He agreed with me. It has served me well, probably 5-7 years. I don't think I will get another Rowenta but something less expensive without a reputation for fires.
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Michigan. . .FINALLY!!!!
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I have a Rowenta also and I think it is an awesome iron. Now to clarify, I only have a Rowenta because I got a fabulous deal on it, otherwise wouldn't have spent $30 on an iron. I have had no issues with it but I think that if and when it dies, (as I am sure it will; no iron lasts forever!) I am just going to get whatever is cheapest at the big box store.
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I have a Rowenta that lives in the closet. My Black and Decker Digital Advantage stopped working after about 8 years, so I got another one because I like it so much. It has a "heft" to it and I don't mind that it has auto shut off because it comes back pretty fast.
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Location: central indiana
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I researched the comments on Amazon for irons before buying the Digital Advantage from B&D. It has a very long study cord, smooth plate and heats fast. The only bad comment when I purchased was the water door was weak. I did not care since I dont use water in my iron.
#7
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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Does anyone have the Elliso (sp) iron. I noticed that Jenny on Missouri star quilts has that one that pops up when it lays face down. I don't know how expensive it is but if it has a good safety record, I'll start saving my pennies.
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Went shopping yesterday and came home with a Black and Decker iron. I have used it once and it seems nice. I have decided not to put water in it and will use my spray bottle instead. We have well water and a water softener and I think that is hard on an iron. It was very inexpensive so if it only lasts a year I will have my moneys worth. (hope it lasts longer than a year though)
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