I can't tell this story enough,so I'll tell it again. I have been through many irons, Cheap to expensive. They just aren't made to last any more, imho.
I bought a new 'Reliable' brand (blue model) for my cloths ironing a few years ago after my third Rowenta went bad in just about the same number of years. I love this iron. Four years with daily ironing and no drips, spits or any problems at all. Good weight, great steam, beautiful pressing.
So I thought, since my Rowenta iron for quilting went down the dark path, I would try the Reliable (orange) model. It has an over ride to have it on all the time.
I got one through 'ALL BRANDS' for $60.00. Worth a try. It is a deal where it is refurbished or repackaged due to slight damage like a scratch. Well I love this iron too. Great steam when you want it, nice weight, no drips and I mean no drips, no spits, just wonderful pressing. I do hope it lasts. I really hate sending irons to the dump.
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Worth every penny.
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