I'm another quilter who will never again buy Rowenta. Mine didn't have a problem with the steam, but after a few months it would go into sleep mode and not come out of it. I sent it in for warranty service, and the place that handles Rowenta service on the west coast was horrible, rude, slow, inefficient... I finally got the iron back, several months later, and after another year or so it had the same problem... again. This time it goes to the dump.

I just ordered the Reliable iron because of the great reviews it's getting. I hope it comes today, hope it comes today, hope it comes today... Meanwhile I'm using my old Sunbeam, which still works, but is not hot enough or heavy enough to suit me.

I have been unhappy with my Rowenta and like the Black and Decker digital advantage much better.

i'm currently on my third rowenta and they all ended up leaking. you would think learned my lesson. the current one i have is stored on a plate to catch all the water from leaking and i just recycle the water back in. i will probably just grab one at walmart/kmart and not bother with the high end irons.

I bought one last spring and it shuts off while I'm ironing. I called the company who told me to send it to Goodmans in Miami FL. It has been there three weeks now. It is being repaired under warranty.
Marbeth

There has to be 100 threads on the Rowentas on the board. Search and see. I have 2 right now and have had no problems. When it does start to leak, which I am sure it will eventually, I will use a spray bottle. I HATE the auto shutoff on them. Good luck, I know you are not the only dissatified Rowenta owner.

Omg. Irons irons irons. It is a standing joke at our house that when I'm ironing on Sunday mornings ( 2am Ish cuz we work 3rd) that is when they die. My last 3 died at this time. I will never pay more than $10 for an iron again. I have spent lots of money thinking you get what you pay for. So NOT true with irons. My current one was $7 from Walmart. Works like a charm n no auto shutoff. I don't like the auto off
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I have a T-Fal from the thrift store that I paid $5.99 for. It has an extra long cord, and just about burns my fingers off when you use it!

I've never been tempted by a Rowenta, and after reading everything here, I think I will stick to my cheapo thrift store irons...

Write the company The company says their irons are the best and never leak. They need to know the quality is not good. So anyone who has this problem with this or any brand need to shout out about the problems. And keep shouting.

Oh I did. I wrote them about the problem with the iron and the more severe problem with their service center. I wrote them a LONG letter. And I never received a reply, not even an acknowledgment that they received the letter. And that's yet another reason I will not buy another Rowenta. And it's also another reason why I complain about that Rowenta every chance I get.

Good for you!