Part of the problem might be nearly everything is made overseas now. I doubt the quality control is anything near what it should be.
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I took a look at that MSQC tute. That is a Panasonic cordless. I wrote to them and asked about the Oliso, haven't heard back.
Marcia |
My Oliso died the same exact way. Too much money for an extremely short life. I'm currently using a Rowena, and this will be the last one I buy of this also. I quit for long hours at a time. If prolonged heating (even with auto off) kills these big shots, I'm off to buy cheaper brands
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I did read in a previous and similar thread someone recommended a Shark Iron. I did invest in Shark as soon as my Rowenta bite the dust (after a short 18 mos., maybe 2 yrs.) and I have been very pleased with it. I do not fill with any type of water as I am not using the spray/steam features. i would recommend a Shark as a next purchase.
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When my yellow Oliso died (feet won't retract so it can't be used) after about two years of light use, I got out my old Black and Decker which still works like a top. I was also afraid that I'd forget to upend it and it would burn the house down, so I bought a silicone iron-shaped pad to sit my iron on. A $6 solution--the frugal ironer's Oliso.
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Mimi, what did you do with that broken yellow Oliso. I would think your heating element is still good. My feet still work.
Marcia |
Most of the irons that are on the market these days automatically turn the heating element off when the iron is not moved for awhile. I suspect they have a motion sensor in them.
What I do is have my iron hooked up to a surge protector that has a light and the iron plugged into it. If the light is on, the iron is also on. That set up always reminds me to turn off the surge protector. |
You should use filtered water, not bottled or distilled.. Use a brita filter pitcher and run your water through it before you put it in your iron.
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My Oliso had problems after a year or so, when I called the company they immediately replaced it at no cost, I experienced great customer service. The replacement is doing well, after over a year (not sure of time, it get away from me).
It does have a switch so you can stand it on end if you don't want to rely on the pop up. Friends were sewing with me & kept forgetting not to stand it up, next time I'll use that switch. |
I have had the Panasonic 360 cordless since Aug 2016 I love it. Not having to deal with the cord while pressing large pieces. I do have a few vintage corded irons if I need to do small pieces at another location but really prefer the Panasonic.
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