I have a walmart cheapy and I can't complain. It's not heavy like the good one my mom used to have. I've had mine for about 5 years now and whenever it does die, I'm getting another cheap one.

I have a Rowenta Powerglide 2. I don't think they make this one anymore. It does not shut off automatically. I've used it steadily for 10 years, paid around $65 for it. Some days it doesn't get turned on at all and other days it's on all day. It cycles on and off but heats right back up to temp. within 15 sec. It steams well and has the Power Serge of Steam button. I don't have to wait a couple min. for it to 'wake up', like some other irons I've used. I did buy a Rowenta Focus last Fall, thinking my Powerglide might be on it's last legs (just time wise,because of it's age, it's not giving me any problems or symptoms of not functioning).

I tried two Rowentas and was not pleased at all. I have used a T-Fal for several years and really like it. My MIL has a Black and Decker that is better than my T-Fal and any other iron I have ever used.

I love my Rowenta and have had it for a few years now with no complaints. Also, can get good buys on them at JCPenney...that's where I got mine. Maybe Kohls too...not sure.

I have a medium priced Rowenta and haven't has any ttouble yet. However I don't use it very much. I got a Shark at a garage sale (I heard they were good) andI loved it. I heated fast and was not as heavy as the Rowenta. I must confess the Shark did go out on me but it may be because it gets knocked off the ironing board almost every time I used it. Also I really don't know how old it was when I bought it. I am planning to buy another Shark.

I have a Rowenta that I have been using for the past 7 yrs. It has great steam, it's heavy, and it sprays well. I love the iron, but, it has a bad point also. I have to clean the bottom of the iron with a steel pad every once in a while to get the starch offf of it. But then it works really well. Get one, you will love it.

I've had a Rowenta for at least 10 years and have used it a lot. Never had a leaking problem. I've seen ads for the one that lifts up and that would be really neat to have. I don't know how expensive those are, but probably more than the Rowenta. I have a lot of pain in my hands and lifting a heavy iron doesn't help.

I've had about 4 Rowenta irons and every one of them leaked. I am usiing one in my sewing room as a "no steam" iron. I do, however, LOVE the Rowenta travel iron. I've never used water in it, but it is small enough to keep on my ironing surface close to my machine and it gets really, really HOT! I got a new one because a friend is coming to take a workshop and we each need our own iron. I got it at Bed Bath and Beyond with a 20% coupon and paid only $32 for it. JoAnn' have theirs for $54.99!!!

I worked at a large chain fabric store for 11 years, mostly in customer service. I've returned many Rowentas and purchased two of them that were returned at a damaged price plus my employee discount. The two that I bought have nothing wrong with them however, I don't think they get as hot as some of the cheap brands of irons. When I no longer have these two irons, I will buy a Black and Decker.
You can't put distilled water in Rowentas.

Please do not buy a Rowenta, I spent boo coo bucks on one and it didn't last a year. I went to walmart and bought a 30.00 sunbeam and it lasted 5 years. Last week it broke and I bought a new one..a shark...and I hate it. Back to the sunbeam..LOL.

The water thing and the fact that they are heavy are my biggest complaints about the Rowenta's. It seems that my daughter's takes forever to heat up. My Shark has little blinking lights that tell you what temp it is at; I like that feature and that it is not Teflon and has lots of steam holes; also you can set it at how much steam you want or none. I don't remember exactly how much I paid, but it wasn't over $40. I got mine with my rebate check from BJ's wholesale club. The only disadvantage I can find in it is that it is a little tippy and won't sit in the holder on my ironing board. That is not a problem for me as I rarely use my ironing board, since I have the big ironing table.

Rats! That's what I should've asked Santa for for Christmas...a new iron and ironing board. I have a Shark now and I hate it. The base is very unstable and it falls off the board all the time--has nicked my floors! The plate is hard to keep clean. I do like it's steam, but not when it shoots out brownish water. Is that my water? I have cleaned it out several times. I hate the automatic shut-off. I think it's activated after only five minutes!

I did a lot of research on this subject several years ago when I also had the ROWENTA bug. But after reading Consumer Reports mag and many other sources .... Several years in a row starting in 2007...Black & Decker D2030 Auto- off Digital Advantage iron was rated highest with no complaints.... The Rowenta wasn't rated that high.

You know, after reading all these varied opinions, it got me to thinking.... Buying an iron, or a sewing machine for somebody is kinda like buying someone underwear or a pocketbook. We all have our favorite things and no one else can understand that. Just think about it......

I have a Rowenta and had to send it back 2 times for service. It is fine now, but I really don't like it. It seems to shut off earlier that it should. I think I will head to Walmart for the cheap one.....

I bought a Shark with a vertical steam feature at WalMart a couple of years ago and loved it. I dropped it a couple of times and decided to get a Rowenta. It was about the same price after discounts but the cord is too short. The Shark had a really long cord which was great for me. Next time, I'll get the Shark again.

I bought a cordless iron by Maytag, it has a base to keep it hot, and I love not dragging that cord over my pieces and moving them. It shuts itself off after no use, but it heats back up fast if plugged in. I always unplug after I am finished sewing. I ordered mine from Maytag's web site, I am not sure if they even make them anymore. Fons and Porter used to promote them before they went to the type that picks itself back up. But I did pay about $100 for it. It has a titanium base so nothing sticks to it at all.

I had a Rowenta and gave it to my daughter in law and she still uses it for just regular ironing. She likes the weight of it.

Rowenta is no longer made in Germany. I think they make them in China now. My experience is that they do leak. I have a Shark and like it.

Hi I'm Gabs,
I've had Rowenta's for years but, have found a really good iron with better steam, and lighter than Rowenta. The Shark irons are wonderful and half the price. Bought mine at Walmart. A lady who irons for extra cash uses the Shark. She loves hers and now I love mine. Hope this helps.

I keep going back to my Rowenta because it is the only one I have that doesn't have auto shut off - which I hate. Anyone know of an iron without the auto shut off?

You would really laugh at me, I got a $7.00 iron at Walmart
and love it. It is light, has steam, I use it to travel with.
It's just a cheap iron...it isn't necessary to get an expensive
iron!

I also have the Black & Decker iron (about $25.) and love it..shuts off automatically.......which is a big plus for me.....

forgetfulness !!!!

I am a snowbird and I am going to buy a second one just like it for Florida......love it....

I also have a Rowenta that leaks and spits and I bought a cheap Hamilton Beach from WM, works great.

I have always had good luck with Black and Decker. Nothing fancy, just a hot steam or dry iron....

I too have had two Rowenta's, and would not buy another one. I know have a $30.00 Sunbeam which I love.

My old Black and Decker does a great job - if you are not using steam, Carol Doak recommends an iron from Vermont Country Store that is cheap -

This is the one I have. I dropped the last one I bought on the tip so left that one with my DD when I moved and bought a new one for me. The old one still doesn't leak. I love this iron and obviously would buy it again.
I am tempted to buy another and put it in a closet in case they stop making them or change them.
I bought the blue which was a little cheaper ??? who knows. I did that because one of the reviews said the red was hard to see water level. Yes it turns itself off, which I need, but it turns back on with just a tip and gets hot pretty fast.

http://www.amazon.com/T-Fal-FV437900...2422501&sr=8-1

I love my Rowenta and have had it for about 15 years. I use only distilled water in it. Distilled is cheap like about 69 cents a gallon. a gallon lasts me several months. If I had to get another iron it certainly would be a Rowenta.

I like cordless irons. I've had the Oreck (only got rid of it cuz' the heating element rusted out after several years) and a panasonic. I really like them both. Will never go back to a corded iron!

I have had 2 Rowenta and will not buy another. It drips and doesn't wear as well as less expensive ones. I bought a black and decker and just love it. No more high priced irons for me.

I am with some of the others. I had a Rowenta and it leaked and one time it leaked and caused brown spots on the back of my quilt. My DH went to Wal Mart and bought me a sunbeam and I have never had a problem with it. Hope this helps. I think , personally that Rowenta's are not what they say they are

I am with some of the others. I had a Rowenta and it leaked and one time it leaked and caused brown spots on the back of my quilt. My DH went to Wal Mart and bought me a sunbeam and I have never had a problem with it. Hope this helps. I think , personally that Rowenta's are not what they say they are

I am with some of the others. I had a Rowenta and it leaked and one time it leaked and caused brown spots on the back of my quilt. My DH went to Wal Mart and bought me a sunbeam and I have never had a problem with it. Hope this helps. I think , personally that Rowenta's are not what they say they are

I love HB irons. I bought one many years ago at Pic 'n Save (now called Big Lots) and it was great. Then something broke on it. I still had the box which had a service phone or address on it. I contacted them, sent it back, and they sent me either a new or fixed iron. I have had that thing for years, and it has fallen off the ironing board more times than I can count (dogs....). Best customer service I have had for anything, so I'd check with HB. Maybe they will be good to you, too.

I have one of those, too. I take with me to classes. Works well for an "el cheapo!"

I'm on my second Rowenta. The first was used for clothes, and I used steam all the time. It leaked the whole time, (brown water on my work clothes!!) and didn't last long at all. Because I really liked it when it was new, I took a chance and bought another, less expensive model. I don't iron clothes very often anymore, and I don't use steam, and I really like this iron. That said, I really want an Eliso because I have tendonitus and carpal tunnel and think it would be less stress on my hands and wrists. The high voltage one was $158 at my local sewing machine shop but I'm sure it can found for less. I think they are like cars, some are lemons. Does anyone have feedback on the Eliso?

And it doesn't shut off, which I really like.

Stay away from Rowenta's they are not worth the money & if you have to have them fixed they cost the same as buying a new iron.

I use a Black and Decker that I've had for probably 15 years. It heats quickly and has survived being knocked off the ironing board quite a few times. It does steam and has a good burst of steam.
I had a Rowenta but it didn't heat nearly as well. After a while the steam didn't work properly either.
I've considered one of the irons that jump up when you let go of the handle. But pricey, so haven't gotten one.

Put me on the "I hate my Rowenta" list. I have a Black and Decker and it is Ok, but the holes are too big and the corners of my blocks get crunched more often them my liking. I have not found the perfect iron yet, but I know it will not be a Rowenta when I do. It Beeps and shuts off way too soon. Then I have to shake it to turn it back on. I just hate everything about it.