Thread: New iron

I've been using an iron that is probably around 20 years old, and it finally gave out on me. I was looking at irons and was just going to get something inexpensive from Walmart or something. Then I saw the ad from Sears--I got a Rowenta ProMaster 1700 watt. It said the list price was $119 (I have seen similar irons and all have been priced over $100). Sears ad was for $59.99 + additional 10% off, so I walked out of the store with it and after taxes, total was $52.46. Sure hope it turns out to be a good one!

I bought the exact same model last year some time at Hancock fabrics. They were clearancing out a bunch of Rowentas. Then there was 50% off off all clearance and I had a 10% off anything coupon so I got mine for $32!! I love it!! It has just enough weight to it and the steam is a real steam cloud! Congrats on your great purchase!!!

I'm glad you didn't buy a cheap iron. I had a Black and Decker that was also probably 20 yrs old. I loved that heavy iron. But it started leaking. I found one (almost) exactly like it at the hardware store. The only thing I don't like is that it goes into a cool down mode if you don't use it for a few minutes and takes 90 seconds to start back up. I hate that. I want my iron hot when I want it. I wish I had looked at Rowenta's instead

Auntpiggylpn, I am so glad to hear that you are pleased with yours! Did I miss something, or is there no "OFF" button? Do you have to either use the Auto off or unplug it? Sweetpeaches, I never would have even looked at Rowenta if I hadn't seen the ad. I did like using it; the steam on it is is great; and it is good and heavy. The weight will take some getting used to; but tonight it gave me a good arm workout lol.

Good luck...I have that iron and have to use it without steam because, like every Rowenta I've ever had, it leaks! "I swanee", sometimes it acts like it's not supposed to come into contact with water at all...and the off situation is easy to control...just plug into a heavy-duty surge protector and then turn IT off when you're ready.

Originally Posted by krysti

Auntpiggylpn, I am so glad to hear that you are pleased with yours! Did I miss something, or is there no "OFF" button? Do you have to either use the Auto off or unplug it? Sweetpeaches, I never would have even looked at Rowenta if I hadn't seen the ad. I did like using it; the steam on it is is great; and it is good and heavy. The weight will take some getting used to; but tonight it gave me a good arm workout lol.

Oops! Sorry, just saw you asked me a question! It will shut off after 8 mins upright, 30 seconds if it is tipped over and you can turn the dial to all the way to the end of the "Minimum" marking. I have mine plugged into a surge protector which also has a light plugged into it. When I leave the room for any length of time, I always shut the light off (save electricity, you know!!). By having both the light and the iron plugged into the surge protector, I use the switch on the surge protector to turn them off. I know that as long as that light is off, then my iron is off too!

FYI- and I hope I don't jinx myself - I have had my Rowenta for over a year. It has been knocked off the ironing board more times than I can count (rowdy Shepherds!) and I have to admit, I have knocked it off a couple of times myself. I have had absolutely no issues with it leaking!!! These seems to be the biggest complaint with Rowenta users but it didn't stop me from buying mine and who knows when this one bites the dust what iron I will get for a replacement. I guess I am a "Fly by the seat of your pants" kind of gal when it comes to certain things!!!

I recently bought a new Sunbeam for about 40 bucks...not real happy with it. Keep hearing about Rowena, but, today I bought an old GE from a yard sale and I love it! Cost? 50 cents