This is so timely. I just paid $$$ for a Rowenta and I want to return it so badly but I sent in for the rebate. There is NO steam. No matter what I try, I have to hold in the "steam burst" button to get anything to come out. And the linen setting will burn the clothes. Go figure... I'm finding all of the replies quite interesting.

A ways back i bought a naomoto hys-58 steam iron for my shop, from time to time i bring it home when im quilting and stuff and ill tell you this ill never want for another brand of iron again after getting used to that one. They arent cheap but well worth the investment. :)

I have 2 of these little compacts, the first time I had someone over for a quilting day they pressed down so hard that the handle got cracked. good little irons just not made for lots of pressure put on them. My husband took it to his garage and made a little plate that fits where the handle would normally fold down into and it works fine, the handle just doesn't fold down anymore. It gets nice and hot and the tip gets right under your seams to press them to one side etc.

Suzy

I have completely worn out one Row. bought another one and have a spare in reserve.. I would rather give away my microwave oven than my Rowenta iron. would not go back to those cheap throw away irons for anything after using a Rowenta. To me they are the BEST!!

Hi all, I have been through so many irons (keep tipping the ironing board and dropping them. Of all I've tried (including Rowenta, I like the black and decker best for price and the stainless steel sole plate (a must for me). I am now using a spritz bottle to see if I can extend the life of my latest one. I hate having to depend on distilled water. So far this has worked well for me.

I have 2 of them myself and don't love them either. Save your money.

Ditto for me!

A word of caution---I've seen these irons in action at my LQS and the little thingies that come out of the soleplate to make them stand up sometimes get stuck & it's difficult to fix.

I love my Rowenta! It heats rapidly, doesn't leak, steams wonderfully and is heavy enough that I don't have to press down firmly and light enough that it doesn'tmwear me out.

I had a Rowenta and it leaked and was never happy with it and it was very over priced. Have a Panasonic with both ends pointed and I really like it. Not expensive either.