georgiaclark

I treated myself to a Reliable Velocity iron, and I could not be happier. It is heavy, something I wanted, and it gets hot, hot, hot. And, there is more steam than any other iron I've ever seen.

Love my Reliable!

Michellesews

I have a Rowenta with a steam container next to my main ironing board. I have the yellow Oliso that I take to classes I take, and classes I give. I love them both. I had the Vermont dry iron and gave it away. It was a PITA. Just my opinion. But then, I like all the amenities. I also have a Featherweight that I find annoying due to its lack of ammenities. lol.

adnil458

I currently have a Reliable Velocity iron since my husband did research and said it was best. But I really miss the lift technology of the yellow Oliso I had prior and I will get Oliso again next.

ptquilts

after hearing about Rowentas catching fire, I would not have one if it was free!

dc989

Rose Mary mentioned the leaking problem with Rowenta. She is so right. I got burned quite badly on the hot water. They are also so heavy. I now go to Walmart and buy their cheapest model. The Proctor Silex I have now was about $8, has a very long cord, has lots of steam holes, nonstick bottom and is light weight. I never get one with automatic turnoff. I have developed a ritual for shutting down for the day so I never leave it on. Since it was cheap I never worry about dropping it. They last a few years with tons of use and then I buy another. Black and Decker makes a good inexpensive iron too about $12 I think.

Peckish

Another vote for the Reliable Velocity here. And I would not touch a Rowenta with a 10 foot pole. Just do a search on this board and you will find many stories of Rowentas catching on fire, burning fabric, ironing boards, and hands!

Darcene

I love my Vermont Country Store Dry Iron...I have gone through several Rowentas and one Oliso...never again for either brand...the VC iron gets hot, stays hot and is just the right weight...

Oregon Quilter

I brought a Rowenta and I will never buy another one. My mother came and was using it and didn't like it either. Both of us liked my Black & Decker instead - it did a better job. It also cost a lot less.

jothesewer2

When shopping for an iron, check the watts listed. They vary from 14 to 17, quite a difference. I tried Sunbeam, Black and Decker then went back to Rowenta. I like it because it gets hot. Some of the others that I tried left wrinkles when I was finished with ironing. I do keep an eye on it and be sure to not leave water in it and unplug it when finished.
Jothesewer

Mdaniels

I'd like to get an Oliso but right now I have a Black and Decker with an auto shut off, and it seems to be great. Coupons don't work at Joanns on the irons, unfortunately, but I do have a gift card if they go on sale.