Scored a Rowenta at yard sale
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#31
04-02-2023I have a several Rowentas. I don't use the steam feature either. I have gone through one travel Rowenta, but it lasted a long time.
As far as the larger ones go, I try to only buy the German ones.
As far as the larger ones go, I try to only buy the German ones.
#32
CountryCat , 11-25-2013 10:52 PM
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My Rowenta is about the same age as yours & has done a super job, but starting about a month ago it doesn't get as hot as usual. I had cleaned out the steam holes with a vinegar & water mix. Do you think that could have harmed it? Or is the iron just getting tired?
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Originally Posted by Prism99
I've had my Rowenta for about 15 years. Dropped it on a concrete floor -- twice -- and dh duct-taped and epoxied the thing back together. Still going strong. The ones with the removable water tanks are the ones that had the most problems, I think. Mine has the unremovable water tank. What I like about it is the weight and also the high heat it produces.
#33
CountryCat, my bet is it's just getting old and tired. I've cleaned mine several times not only with vinegar and water, but also with Iron Out (we have a *lot* of minerals in our water). It still gets plenty hot; I just don't use the steam feature much anymore because of the calcium deposits in the holes.
Edit: Over the years I have acquired 2 backup Rowentas at Goodwill in case mine ever goes out. Each of the backups cost around $5, I think.
Edit: Over the years I have acquired 2 backup Rowentas at Goodwill in case mine ever goes out. Each of the backups cost around $5, I think.
#34
Freckles48 , 11-26-2013 04:42 AM
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Do not leave water in them overnight. That's when they leak. Use water only when you need it and then dump it. Otherwise works fine.
