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I am looking for a good steam iron to purchase. The one I have been using for the last year,has always spit brown spots all over my fabric. I did clean it regularly as instructed, but it is frustrating to use and fabric is expensive.
Looking forward to some suggestions.
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Reliable. Love mine.
I love my Rowenta Pro Master. It is heavy. Puts out LOTS of steam. Have not had spitting problems yet and have had it about a year now.
I have a Sunbeam. They don't make irons like they used to. My other iron I had 43 years and wouldn't quit spitting brown spots out of the steam holes. Next thing I new, I went to answer the phone and turned off the iron. MInd you I turned it off. While on the phone, I heard a pop. I had a small fire along with sparks. Unplugged the phone and threw a wet towel on it. Took it outside to cool down then to the trash. Don't wait til it catches fire. I also got a smaller one, a Proctor Silex. It's a little bigger than a travel iron but smaller and lighter than my Sunbeam. Picked it up at a discount dollar store.
I bought an iron that has it's own reservoir that is separate from the iron. I have a long cord that hooks to the water and my iron is so lightweight (having no water in it). I would check ebay for one of these. You can get them for $150 or less. It's been my dream iron. And I have quite a few irons. You know how people collect sewing machines? Well, I collect irons, so I think I know a little something about them. This kind is my all time favorite. And the holes are small but put out a lot of steam so you can use it as a dry iron easily.
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I am interested in hearing more from people. I just bought a Rowenta Comfort iron for my mom, since her old Black and Decker had developed the problem of having to be unplugged and plugged in every time it did the auto shut off from resting. I had planned to get the Rowenta Focus, since the Pro-Master was so heavy, but when I lifted the Focus, is was also too heavy (my Mom is 90). Meanwhile, I found an older Rowenta at a garage sale for $3 and decided to go for it for myself, especially since the soleplate was completely clean. So far, so good with that one.
I think it is true that irons simply do not last these days, or maybe we quilters are just use them too much. I bought Mom's Rowenta at Kohl's, so that we could bring it back if it develops problems. We are on our 3rd Kuerig personal coffeemaker from there, all within 2 years. The coffeemakers have just quit working, so I take them back, and they give me a new one. I am going for a different color each time!
I absolutely LOVE my Reliable Velocity 100 digital iron.
LOVE that it can produce up to 1800w of steam power.
Louise - Ya-ya to Zachary April 13 2015. I collect mugs from the U.S. and around the world. Also collect handmade pincushions, sewing/quilting themed fabrics, and fabric in general.
Rowenta gal here. Look at the wattage the various models go to....higher wattage...hotter iron. I personally like a heavy iron as it does a lot of the work for you. Read the directions and use the type water the maufacturer recommends...even within brands. Firm believer that makes a great difference in durability.
The iron I am having problems with, is a Rowenta,(my second one) and they both spit and stain. I am sure it is the water I use, but I have tried all the water available to me. I won't buy another one, seems too much trouble for such a high price.
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Did you read their directions about water? Do you have old galvanized pipes?Originally Posted by Justok
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