I need a new iron
#82
My trusty 25 year old Black and Decker still irons great but every once in a while, it unpredictably lets loose a drop of water out of the steam holes. The water must be rusty because I end up with a round mark that is brown on the edges.
Last weekend, went to Walmart with every intention of buying an iron. Most had far fewer steam holes than my B&D. Ended up at Bed Bath and Beyond and bought a German made Rowenta DW8080 - highly rated by Consumer Reports - got 20% off with my coupon.
I was hesitant after reading the posts but so far, so good.
BTW, the instructions say to use tap water. For really hard water, use no greater than a 50/50 mix of tap and distilled water. Says not to use straight distilled water.
Last weekend, went to Walmart with every intention of buying an iron. Most had far fewer steam holes than my B&D. Ended up at Bed Bath and Beyond and bought a German made Rowenta DW8080 - highly rated by Consumer Reports - got 20% off with my coupon.
I was hesitant after reading the posts but so far, so good.
BTW, the instructions say to use tap water. For really hard water, use no greater than a 50/50 mix of tap and distilled water. Says not to use straight distilled water.
#88
Mine is probably classified as an antique, as it has to be between 45-50 years old. Gift from my oldest daughter when a teenager. It is a GE and works perfectly--had the cord replaced once as I was afraid of the fiber-covered original one. No problem, but did have with a similar toaster cord. I use only distilled water, and hope it lasts as long as I!
#89
I had a euro pro steam station that I bought from HSN for $100. After 8 years it finally died on me. They no longer make my iron so I did some research and bought a DeLonghi. It has been great though it doesn't hold as much water so I have to refill at least once if I'm on an all day sewing marathon.
#90
I have a shark, and I hate it. It tips over all by itself with no cause, sometimes landing on the floor, and one time burning a hole in the ironing board cover because I didn't notice it had flopped. From the start is leaked water copiously, no matter what temperature and steam selection I chose. I'm this close to ordering the plain, no steam, solid faceplate iron offered in the Vermont Country Store catalog. I went to my very first quilt retreat in Oct '10, and everyone there used the same iron on dry setting with a spray bottle. Now I use mine that way all the time.
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