I need a new iron
07-07-2011, 08:55 AM
#22
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Originally Posted by RkayD
Irons are such a mystery to me. I've bought the high end and had them leak like a sieve. I've bought cheap ones and had them work great but I go through them like crazy. I've yet to find a brand that will fit the bill. No leaks great steam and weight. I like a heavy iron. I find one with great steam but no substance..No leaks but wimpy steam and no weight. I used a Oliso at a quilt show class and it was nice but I didn't use it enough to figure out if it would work for me. And I'm worried about spending that much money on an iron that may not be for me....I have found though that since I have a better ironing board and am not dropping them as often that the problem with leaking may be me and not the iron...imagine that. =)
07-07-2011, 09:12 AM
#23
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I have a Rowenta that must be 15 years old that is still going strong, even after a couple of unscheduled trips down to the cement basement floor. Dh "bandaged" it years ago with heat-resistant glue and duct tape; still works great!
Mine is the type that does not have a removable water tank. I've heard that the removable tank Rowentas leak.
I like the fact that mine has an auto shutoff, but many people don't like that feature. In fact, I found an almost-new iron just like mine for $5 at a thrift shop -- probably donated by a quilter who didn't like the auto shutoff. It's my backup Rowenta now, in case my original ever bites the dust permanently.
Mine is the type that does not have a removable water tank. I've heard that the removable tank Rowentas leak.
I like the fact that mine has an auto shutoff, but many people don't like that feature. In fact, I found an almost-new iron just like mine for $5 at a thrift shop -- probably donated by a quilter who didn't like the auto shutoff. It's my backup Rowenta now, in case my original ever bites the dust permanently.
07-07-2011, 09:33 AM
#27
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Coastal Georgia
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I've just ordered a Rowenta from JoAnn's. It was on sale and it had good reviews. It's not quite a full size one but also not a mini-one. Guess you would say medium sized. As I recall the retail price was $79 and got it for $30 something...like maybe $39...can' remember exact amount.
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