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11-10-2010, 04:48 PM

#11

amandasgramma

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Join Date: May 2009

Location: La Pine Oregon, USA

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I don't like Rowenta, either. One I bought burned up one day -- just as I set it on some fabric....burned a hole in the fabric in a half a second. Bought the big one I use for $35.00 at a box-store. The little one I use the most is a travel iron I bought about 30 yrs ago!

11-10-2010, 05:00 PM

#12

drivingsusan

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Join Date: Nov 2009

Location: S Oregon

Posts: 948

I bought the Rowenta and it is so heavy it wears me out just after 5 minutes of pressing or ironing!!!
So it sits in the cupboard while I use my 20 year old B&D!!
I don't know how heavy your new iron is but this may be something for you to think about!!!

11-10-2010, 05:10 PM

#13

quiltluvr

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Join Date: Jun 2009

Location: Lost in a quilt shop :-)

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I have a Rowenta. Never had a problem and mine does not auto shut off. I did go to Walmart and purchase a cheaper iron to use just with starch, has a teflon bottom. The Rowenta is what hubby uses for his shirts so couldn't leave the bottom dirty.

11-10-2010, 05:17 PM

#14

featherweight

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Location: Westminster, Co

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MzMcKee

What is the wattage of the iron? I have a Shark that is 1800 watts. It does have an auto shut off but it heats up so fast and is really hot. I found it at Target. I'd have to google for a current price. But I know it was less then $100.

I have heard very good reports on the Shark irons. I dislike my Rowenta as it has that crappy auto shutoff.

11-10-2010, 05:28 PM

#15

sewmuch

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Location: California

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I, also,. have a Sunbeam w/auto shutoff in 15 mins., just touch to turn back on, works well....have an older Rowenta no trouble w/it, no auto shutoff...

11-10-2010, 05:29 PM

#16

QuiltDraggon

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Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: Jackson, MS

Posts: 184

I have and Oliso and I love it so good. Once you get used to using it other irons seem a pain having to set them up all the time.

11-10-2010, 05:37 PM

#17

scowlkat

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Posts: 2,500

Had to throw my Oliso away because the lifting mechanism quit working after a few months and couldn't get any satisfaction from company. Have a Panasonic I bought at Walmart and love it. Lightweight, does shut off after about 10 minutes but heats extremely quick!

11-10-2010, 05:47 PM

#18

featherweight

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Location: Westminster, Co

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When this Rowenta poops out. I will replace with a less expensive one from WM. It will not have a auto shut off, I hope!!

11-10-2010, 05:50 PM

#19

arbed31

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Join Date: Apr 2009

Location: Loiisiana

Posts: 269

I have a Rowenta and haven't had a problem yet. When it is time to replace, I would like to get the Oliso for my next one.

11-10-2010, 06:07 PM

#20

RkayD

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Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: Oklahoma

Posts: 1,830

I've had Sharks & Rowenta's ~ all of them leak...I like a heavier iron and just haven't been able to find the right "fit" for me. I keep forgetting to go check the thrift stores. =)