New Iron is Needed
 

Does anyone have recommendations for a new iron. I sew everyday and press so I need one that will last. I have tried several different ones, the last one being a Shark. It started spitting, and water leaking out around cord and sole plate. I use distilled water so it isn't lime building up. I really want one that will last and work well. Please help!

I don't...I have been through several Rowentas and the Shark as well...but the best iron I've had lately was off a $5 shelf at WalMart...and I don't even remember the name. There is an old-fashioned "dry" iron at the Vermont Store...looks like the older ones and is probably a lot more reliable than what we're trying to use now. Good luck, if you find a good one, let us know.

I finally bought a cheap black and Decker on sale for about $25.00. I've decided to only buy cheap irons. the cost is not that much and getting pretty disposal. If an iron lasts upto a year I feel that's pretty good.

I bought a dry iron on amazon for $25. Its been the BEST investment and if it goes out its not too expensive to replace. But so far ~ so good. =)

I bought mine at Walmart and I use tap water in it. I figure for $20 I'll get a new one when that one wears out. It get nice and hot and steams good.

WOW! I've had my Share for over 5years and not one issue. I love my Shark and always passed the good word when someone says they are looking for an iron. How long did you have your Shark when it started giving you problems? Mona~

I've found, too, that the $25.00 irons work just as well as the expensive ones. Don't bother with the dry iron from the Vermont Country Store. I bought it a few years ago and it's very cheaply made. I ended up throwing it away after a couple of weeks as I was afraid it would start a fire.

I second this post. My Vermont Country Store iron died within a week of receiving it. Buy a $20.00 Black and Decker at Walmart. Works just as well as the others and has a great steam output.

I agree regarding the "Shark" iron. Got it last Christmas and am not happy with it at all. The auto shut-off is really a pain..... and the 'continued steam' option doesn't work half the time. :thumbdown:

I have a cheap Black and Decker, works great! It was under $25. Best dry and steam iron I've ever had.

Same thing happened to my Vermont ...iron - twice. They exchanged the first one then gave me a refund when the 2nd one failed.

There was a big discussion here on the board about this not long ago. Look at this thread --->

http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...e-t188247.html

I like the old, heavy ones. I had a cheapie iron for a while, and it started leaking. It still got hot, but it was so light weight, it didn't really get wrinkles out of clothes. So when it started leaking, I just went to the Dollar store and got a new one for $9. It steams good.

I got 2 old, heavy irons for $5 at an estate sale and I can't even turn them all the way to the hottest setting, because it's too hot!! I don't use water in them at all, I just use a spray bottle of water.

I don't let my kid use the heavy irons just yet. The $9 steamy one works good for him, and I don't have to worry about him scorching his shirts with the "cotton" setting on the old ones!

I have had four Rowenta irons. The two high-end ones didn't last long at all. My other two are NOT auto shut-off and they have lasted for years. My two new favorites are from thrift shops: older model Proctor Silex irons that get hot and steam like champs. I paid $3 each for them. Last summer I was sewing at a timeshare and I almost put their iron in my suitcase it worked so well! I have lucked out and found almost identical irons so there must be a lot of them out there. I bought a $3 Rival at a thrift and that wasn't very good.

I have to post this follow-up to my own post. I just got an email from a customer service rep at Vermont Country Store. She read my post about the iron and sent me this: " I hope you do not mind me contacting you about the Vermont Country Store Dry Iron. I am a customer service representative from the company, and I noticed your post. I would like to make it right by you, as we do offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
I would be happy to discuss this further with you, either on this board by private message."
You don't see customer service like that anymore!