GwynR

When my last iron died (a cheap one that I bought only because it did not shut off) I went online and read all the consumer reports I could find. We ended up buying a Black and Decker, mid price range. We could not find one that did not automatically shut off. I liked the heavy one that felt solid and figured a bit of weight would help with the pressing. It reheats very quickly, does not leak, and is very reliable.

gale

I have a black and decker digital advantage. I don't use steam at all though. We have very hard well water here so I just use a sprayer of distilled water to iron (or water/vodka or regular spray starch).

nena

I finally broke down and bought a Rowenta 70.00, because every Iron I had leaked water all over my clothes. Well guess what? IT WAS THE WORST of all. I was so mad!
I had been visiting my daughter and used her iron. I Loved it. Came stright home looked for awhile online until I found one like it. Sunbeamprofessional 4267. Iam very tempted to order another one Just in case something would ever happen to it. It says no drip and it is true to its word. (49.99)
Love love love it!

Char

I think you are referring to the Oliso iron. I have one and love it.

quiltmaker

Can't figure out how to delete a message with boo boo's? So this is my deleted message.

quiltmaker

Craftyone 27 wrote.....
Here is the link for the Rowenta site. It specifically says their irons are made to be used with tapwater, unless you have hard water. If you live in an area w/hard water use "bottled spring water" not distilled water.
http://www.rowentausa.com/rowenta/frame.aspx[/quote]

There have been other threads on this. The vast majority of Rowenta's leak, spit and spurt. I paid well over $150 for mine and until I started using spring water in it I was ready to throw it out. I did purchase this pricey one over 5 years ago thinking I wouldn't ever need another iron. It drove me nuts until using spring water. I have since purchased several vintage irons on Ebay and love them all with absolutly no problems whatsoever. I think the older items work better and will probably outlast me. Plus I don't have to worry about the darn automatic shutoff.

Matilda

Me too Mariposa. I can't use tap water though because ours is really hard. I do use a spray bottle but if I want to use water in the iron I have to buy it--use distilled.

Linda1

I always use the Black and Decker and they last until I knock them off the ironing board.

OmaForFour

I have used Rowenta irons for years with no problems except getting old and wanting a newer model. LOL.

Are you putting it on the right settings? Sometimes an iron will leak if you are trying to use steam on the wrong setting.

I just bought a new Rowenta Effective Model a couple of weeks ago and it works like a charm.

gollytwo

I have an iron that belonged to my best friend's mother, who died 20+ years ago
No steam, no teflon; just a nice metal flat surface that gets very hot and produces a good crisp edge.
A quilting friend was afraid I'd be in despair when it went and gave me one from the Vermont Country Store - no steam, no teflon
I don't like steam, if I need dampness, I have an old coke bottle with a sprinkler top that does the job.
None of my other irons gets as crisp an edge.
The temperature on my Rowenta went kaflooey; the LQS from which I bought it doesn't carry them anymore, says her customers have had too much trouble with the temp. and Rowenta refused to fix.
In fairness to them, I do have a travel Rowenta that works quite well.