Oliso Smart Iron
#43
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 195
Several years ago, this iron was the rage at the Houston Quilt Festival. Large crowds around their booth for the demos. I do not remember the exact price of the iron at the time; but it was well over $200. I did not consider buying one at the time. Thought the pop up feature was probably a gimmick. I was surprised to discover the next year, they did not have a booth at the Festival. Made me wonder if quilters were happy with it.
#44
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Small town in Northeast Oregon close to Washington and Idaho
Posts: 2,795
I own a Oliso (put away) and have the Reliable Digital Velocity also. I love the steam, but I hate where the button is put. Every time I grab the handle, I accidentally hit the button (which is on the top of the handle) and it turns it on low. Then a few minutes later I go back to iron and I have to reset the darn iron. If they could move the on/off low/high button off the top of the handle, it would be the perfect iron. I try not grabbing it by the top part, but somehow, I always hit the dang button and then it turns the heat down to low AGAIN! And I have to wait about 5 minutes for it to heat up hot enough. My first Oliso I loved, but after a year it wouldn't heat up. I called them and they had me send it back to them and within two weeks they sent me a free replacement. I think I need to get it back out and use it instead of the Reliable. But the steam on the Reliable in unbelievable. It ROARS!!!!! It's awesome!
#45
Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA
Posts: 26
Agree with the naysayers. Would not recommend the Oliso. Mine stopped working....the 'legs' wouldn't go back in unless I shut it off and waited for it to warm up again so it was no good for quilting at all.
But I love the concept! ;-)
But I love the concept! ;-)
Last edited by drJaner; 08-05-2012 at 10:05 AM.
#46
I may be missing something concerning irons, but I buy what ever cheap little steam iron I can find. The last one I purchased at Walgreen's when I went to pick up a Rx. I think I paid $13 for it. I only replaced the previous one because the bottom had gotten scratched (after using for 7 yrs.), but since I probably paid less than $20 for it, I considered it a throwaway.
I use mine with steam for ironing cloths, and dry with spray sizing for pressing fabric after washing. I use dry for seams when piecing. Since I'm kind of new to quilting, if there something I should know about the need for these expensive irons?
I use mine with steam for ironing cloths, and dry with spray sizing for pressing fabric after washing. I use dry for seams when piecing. Since I'm kind of new to quilting, if there something I should know about the need for these expensive irons?
#47
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Mason, Ohio
Posts: 1,465
Love it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RicsdZAW7_s
Does anyone have this iron!? I feel like I need it!!! I's like reviews from real people before I buy it.
Does anyone have this iron!? I feel like I need it!!! I's like reviews from real people before I buy it.
#49
I love(ed) the Reliable especially for the shut off bypass and steam. At just about a year It stopped heating. They had me send it in - to Canada! International shipping and paperwork. Got it back and after a couple of weeks went out again. Back to Canada at their expense. I have it back but havent used it much as it is just like a space heater so will wait til the weather is cooler. In the meantime I bought a $13 Black And Decker. Works great! If the Reliable goes out again, it goes into the trash!
I own a Oliso (put away) and have the Reliable Digital Velocity also. I love the steam, but I hate where the button is put. Every time I grab the handle, I accidentally hit the button (which is on the top of the handle) and it turns it on low. Then a few minutes later I go back to iron and I have to reset the darn iron. If they could move the on/off low/high button off the top of the handle, it would be the perfect iron. I try not grabbing it by the top part, but somehow, I always hit the dang button and then it turns the heat down to low AGAIN! And I have to wait about 5 minutes for it to heat up hot enough. My first Oliso I loved, but after a year it wouldn't heat up. I called them and they had me send it back to them and within two weeks they sent me a free replacement. I think I need to get it back out and use it instead of the Reliable. But the steam on the Reliable in unbelievable. It ROARS!!!!! It's awesome!
#50
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Quilting, crocheting, sewing and crafting in my Sewing Room...Peaceful and wonderful !!
Posts: 5,317
As the Consumer Show Manager for Oliso, I would like to thank those of you that love you Oliso! Those of you that have had problems I urge you to contact our customer service dept in San Francisco, which btw...you will get an English speaking person! Please leave your name, phone number, good time to reach you and the serial no from the iron. We do stand behind our product!!
For those that want an Oliso iron...see me at one of the Quilt shows across the US! Manchester, NH, Grand Rapids, WI are the next two I will be at! Really big deal on the TG 1600 at those two shows!!
For those that want an Oliso iron...see me at one of the Quilt shows across the US! Manchester, NH, Grand Rapids, WI are the next two I will be at! Really big deal on the TG 1600 at those two shows!!
I was thinking there had to be a way to return the irons for either money back or a new one. I appreciate your stepping forward to let us know this information CPower.. I am thinking about buying one of the 1600's as I like the ability to not have to set an iron up due to tip over. My iron just quit working after 20 years and I have heard so many negatives about many irons, but I do like the idea behind this.
I would hope an iron company would take heed of what is said on blogs like this great one and come up with a iron that is versatile for both the home sewer, garment maker, quilt maker in us all. I , too, don't like the spit and sputter when one has steam, but for some items steam is needed.
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