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IBQLTN 02-24-2011 08:48 AM


Originally Posted by sunflower126
I will never buy another Rowenta. Not worth the money they cost. Didn't last as long as the Black & Decker or my latest Shark that I bought at WalMart. I do like having one that shuts off after a certain amount of time. They can be a pain too by shutting off while you are working, but the peace of mind knowing my iron shut off is worth it. I found myself too many times forgetting to turn it off. When leaving the house I always double check to make sure it is off just to be sure.

I read an article that said a grandchild, I think it was, made a stretch, beaded bracelet to put on when the grandmother turns her iron on. If it's still on her wrist when she stops quilting, she knows to go back and turn the iron off and leave the bracelet by the iron. Love those kids!

jamannix 02-24-2011 09:05 AM

I bought a Rowenta 2 years ago because I had heard that they were very
good. Within less then 6 months it developed a leak. I returned it and they sent me another which also developed a leak.
I gave up on Rowentas forever and bought a Consumer Reports recommended Black and Decker and have had not trouble.
-Judy

Kelela 02-24-2011 09:16 AM

I have owned 2 Rowenta's and I absolutely won't buy another.
They both leaked a great deal and in less than a year. Kelela

IBQUILTIN 02-24-2011 09:21 AM

I had a Rowenta that did the same thing. Read up at Consumer Reports and bought the Black and Decker ( $30.00) I like it a lot better

SandyQuilter 02-24-2011 09:47 AM

My experience--from $200+ gravity feed professional tailor's iron to WalMart Black & Decker @ $19.95, they all break after time. Some sooner than later.

Thow it away and check your pocket book for available cash.

Sandy

marlene tarzwell 02-24-2011 09:49 AM

I guess I am lucky. I have had mine for over 7 years and have not had a single problem with it. Only thing I hated was it gunked up on the bottom after starching only 3 shirts. I went through so many tubes of cleaner. Then a Really nice lady at
Hancocks says to use the Magic sponge on a warm iron and SURPRISE, it works and I am one happy lady. I feel so sorry for the folks that bought defective irons.

My time 02-24-2011 10:16 AM

Just moved and need an ironing board. What do you all recommend, or don't recommend?

cassiemae 02-24-2011 10:50 AM

I also had a Rowenta and with the same problem LEAK
you think they would fix the problem. :?:

MiMi in Lutz 02-24-2011 11:08 AM


Originally Posted by cassiemae
I also had a Rowenta and with the same problem LEAK
you think they would fix the problem. :?:

I have come to the conclusion that these appliances, including sewing machines, that are made in China and are still very expensive to purchase are just not worth it. And the companies are not making them fix these issues and problems. That is why we all need to purchase US made products, when and if they are available. If they are not available,,,then go as cheap as possible for what we do have to buy that is made in China.

char in MI 02-24-2011 11:40 AM

I also have the B&D, one in MI and one in FL. have had them for several years,put water in both and have never had them leak. they are also light weight. The steam is very quick, I like the off after 10 min. if it goes off, I just click it back on. Then I don't have to worry if I left it on.


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