What type of iron so you use?
#101
Originally Posted by klc
I have a Black & Decker. It's eons old and works great. It was my mom's so I don't know how much it cost or exactly how old it is. It is at least 10 years old. I would buy another one when this one dies.
#102
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
The Rowentas are made in China now. The older ones Were made in Germany.
#104
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Originally Posted by bluteddi
I have a high priced SHARK that was guarenteed not to leak.. it has leaked since day 1.. I have contacted SHARK and basically got the reply of ..... our irons do not leak, prehaps u have damaged it".... I do not recommend or enjoy the iron or their attitude. I will not be purchasing another of their product.
#106
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: in the sticks of PA
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I've had my Oliso for about 5 years without any problems whatsoever only thing I don't like about these expensive irons is the auto shut off was not made for quilters. My everything iron is one of those old heavy Black and Decker's (The Classic) that they've had around forever and nothing happens to them no matter how many times they fall.
#107
I have had 2 rowenta irons and will never have another one. The first one would steam so much it would run out of water in about 5 minutes.This started after about 3 months. I took it back to the store and they gave me a new one. After about 8 months the new one leaks. My sister has the same problem and she has a higher priced model than I do.
#108
I too have a Rowenta that was literally vomitting water. Coming from the day that all you ever used in your iron no matter was distilled water, of course that's what I was using. So after much discussion in my sewing group I decided to take their advice and use tap water. Not being able to take that leap I use the filtered water from the fridge! Works like a charm!! No water leaks. And no hunting down distilled water...hehe. If you bought it from some place like Costco, Walmart, or Bed Bath & Beyond they will take it back if it needs to be returned.
#110
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
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I use a $15 mini iron and a $10 regular size iron, both from Walmart that I have been using for years. No problems and no leakage from either of them. Sometimes old tried and true, is tried and true, for a reason. IMHO
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