Thread: New iron

thanks, i'll check that one out..

thanks for all the advice, it kind of just makes it harder.. lol but the top are 2 are Oliso and Rowenta.. keep the info coming please..

I'm another Rowenta fan. Can't tell you model but I paid about the same price probably 10 years ago. Many people have issues with leaking; failing. IMO it's because the wrong water is being used. Rowenta models have different water requirements - tap or distilled. Using the correct water (and I've had models that used each) I have never had an issue with mine. Only problems I've ever had with my Rowentas were from repeated droppings.

thanks.. i'm leaning towards the Rowenta just not sure of model.. I kind of like the Oliso partially because of the i-touch tech.. but don't want to waste my money if it's not worth it.

Very interesting topic. Bought a Rowenta years ago and had problems with it spitting and leaving spots on fabric. Had a Maytag cordless for years. Best iron I ever had. It should up to heavy use quilting, but Maytag no longer markets the iron. It had a gold colored nonstick coating. Now am using a Panasonic cordless but it doesn't have the nonstick coating, so have a problem with starch.

To inspector#12: I used a Maytag cordless, too, for 10 years. The nonstick coating slowly came off the ironing surface. I finally had to toss it as the iron had to be set almost vertical to charge and the connection for recharging showed melting around the plastic. I'm looking at the Panasonic cordless now while using a Rowenta before buying. What is the problem with starch? Do you let it soak into the fabric before ironing?

My Panasonic has a regular sole plate. Much prefer the nonstick coating. Had a problem with spray starch and had a burnt brown residue baked on. Had to use an iron cleaner to remove. I thought I let the starch soak in but still had quite the problem.