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Old 09-23-2010, 05:41 AM
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I'm finding that my iron isn't as hot as it used to be. It doesn't get wrinkles out of cotton very well. I guess I'm wearing it out. Is there a brand that works better with quilting, ie. getting hotter?

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Old 09-23-2010, 05:44 AM
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I'm in the same boat.
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Old 09-23-2010, 05:51 AM
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I got a Rowenta for that reason. However it is pricey...Some get the WM inexpensive ones and when it dies get another.
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Old 09-23-2010, 05:54 AM
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Pressing blocks on Tuesday night, noticed my iron was not hot, apparently I have burned out the heating element! Fabric beats iron...is this similar to rock, paper, scissors?
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Originally Posted by Deb watkins
Pressing blocks on Tuesday night, noticed my iron was not hot, apparently I have burned out the heating element! Fabric beats iron...is this similar to rock, paper, scissors?
that's funny ;-)
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Old 09-23-2010, 07:25 AM
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My 15 year old Rowenta Clip-up iron started leaking. The removable resevoir had a small piece of plastic break off :< So, I just bought a Rowenta Professional iron at Big Lots. They had a 20% off sale, so I got the iron, for like $26. I love it!
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Old 09-23-2010, 07:36 AM
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I bought a Rowenta a few years ago and love it. I had read about the Rowenta spitting and leaking but so far, knock on wood, I have not had that problem. Instead of straight tap water I mix a 50/50 tap/distilled water. This seems to work for me.
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Old 09-23-2010, 07:38 AM
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I just replaced my Rowenta because it was not turning on all the time. Kinda frustrating. I got my new one at Costco and so far am loving it. It is a Shark one for only 23 bucks. I normally don't like cheaper irons since I do have to iron my husbands shirts as well as use it for sewing. But this one is nice so far.
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The only thing I don't like about my Rowenta is the auto shut off. When I need to press a block I have to wait for it to heat back up. Call me impatient, but when I want to iron I want to iron...
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Old 09-23-2010, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by featherweight
The only thing I don't like about my Rowenta is the auto shut off. When I need to press a block I have to wait for it to heat back up. Call me impatient, but when I want to iron I want to iron...
I'm with you. I keep an eye on mine, when I know I'm going to need it I turn it back on before I'm actually ready.
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