Onebyone

I have tried just about all the brands. I bought the iron brand Donna Jordan uses and so far it's fantastic. Lots of steam and no leaks, because no water in the iron. Cost about the same as the top brands of irons. $179 on Amazon Rowenta 400-Holes, Green DG7530 Compact Steam Station 1800-Watt, Advanced 40-Oz Water Capacity

topper1

I bought a rowenta..finally realized it was not hot enough. I was disappointed for the price..never buy again. Would not iron applques down well..found out the hard way.

jumpin' judy

My 20 year old Rowenta finally died. I had all kinds of problems with it at first, but once I started using distilled water in it, it worked fine. My back-up iron is a Sunbeam Turbo Steamaster. It gets very hot and has never leaked. I also have the Panasonic cordless that I like using with quilt blocks because it isn't too large. It doesn't get as hot as an iron with a cord, but it's easy to take to retreat and works well enough. Will never by another Rowenta.

Aurora

I never put water in my irons, I prefer to use a spray bottle of water. I have a small iron I purchased at WalMart for $12.88. It gets very hot quickly. I also have a Rowenta that I have had for years and a Panasonic that I never put water in that I got for $7 at Walmart. I just find a spray bottle of water or Best Press more convenient.

quiltmaker52

I bought a Chi Professional from Walmart. It has 300 steam holes. I searched and did research before buying. I love this! And it was $59.

patski

I have the Duetta and love it.

Onebyone

My friend has the Maytag iron and said it was the best so far.

marymild

What an interesting conversation. I have a Rowena Accessteam Iron. I like its long cord. I also have a Zero Water Filter. Which gives me the equivalent of distilled water that I put in my iron. I think I got it on discount, maybe from Ace Hardware, don't remember where. I don't think I paid more than $30 for it, but it was on sale. When it steams it is plenty hot enough for anything.

hobbykat1955

I have 3 irons also...Two B&D one lightweight w/Teflon bottom, the other old fashion heavy stainless steel base both purchased at Walmart for under 20.00. I recently purchased a Panasonic cordless 360 and with ceramic bottom and love it. The only one I put water in is the Old fashion Heavy one since I know it's cheap enough to replace. Otherwise I use a spray bottle.

Quiltlady330

I had a Rowenta that I thought was the perfect iron. It began to leak brown water and be unreliable. For the price you pay, I was very disappointed. Did some research and found that 'catching on fire' was a big problem with those reviewed. I got rid of the Rowenta right away. I now have an Oliso and love it for many reasons. Mine is the yellow one and I don't have any complaints at all after 2 years so far.