Originally Posted by snipforfun

Last year I bought a cheapie B&D that I have really liked. However a couple of weeks ago it wouldnt heat up. I knew it had a 2 year warranty so I contacted the company. In order to get a replacement I was told to cut the cord off then send it in with $7.50. I only paid 13.00 for the iron. I figured by the time I packed up the cord, paid postage and add $7.50, it wasnt worth dealing with it. Some warranty! I have been plugging my irons in a power strip and turning them on and off by flipping the switch. Three times I have had problems with irons not heating up. They turn on but dont heat. Once with this B&D and twice with my Reliable. Come to find out I was blowing the irons fuse by doing this. Now I turn the iron off the old fashioned way!