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Does anyone have any experience with these brands/models? I am in search of a new iron. I have read many of your reviews in previous threads. It is so confusing. So many different opinions!!
I need one that has an automatic shut off override... meaning to delay the automatic shut off. And obviously one that doesn't leak..
Thanks.
MA
I haven't seen an iron without the automatic shut off in years.....I too would like to know if one exists. I understood that it was a safety feature that must be built into the new irons???
I have a Reliable Digital Velocity and LOVE it. No leaking but I always wait for it to heat to set temperate before using which I was told by LQS this keeps it from not spitting.
I absolutely love mine but it is not for everyone. It is very pricey and very heavy compared to others. It uses distilled water but has NEVER leaked and has an override for the auto shut-off feature. My next favorite iron is made by Black and Decker. My husband stole it for his ironing (who's to argue if he wants to iron) so bought the Reliable for me. LOLOriginally Posted by smm06
I haven't seen a new one that doesn't have auto shutoff, but they do vary in the times. I read the instructions before buying last time and was glad that I did. I found one with 15 minute shutoff...most were 8 minutes. I bought a Shark. As for leaks...I don't think one exists that doesn't develop a leak at some point. Even the expensive ones do from what I've read. I seem to be replacing mine annually or so...I limit to about $30-35 because of that.
I just bought an inexpensive iron at Walmart and no auto-shutoff! Teflon sole plate, quick to heat, works great. No leaks, no drips!
If you always do, what you have always done, The results never change. Change is the wings you give yourself.
I have not found one yet, that won't eventually leak. I think a lot depends on the hardness of the water in your area, some irons tell you not to use distilled water, and how often you use it. Do you use it every day, is it on for hours at a time etc. I bought an expensive iron last Christmas, it is leaking like a sieve right now. Im going to get a cheapy from Walmart next!!
when I need a new iron I go "good will hunting"
I have the Oliso and the auto shut off is 30 minutes.
May your stitches always be straight, your seams always lie flat, and your grain never be biased against you.
Sue
Sorry, I LOVE my Rowenta that I got at Costco. I make sure that I have my ironing stack up so I can efficiently use my iron. It heats up so quickly!! I NEVER leave it on because it really does use MORE energy than most appliances including TVs!!
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