steam irons
 

My iron just died on me. What steam iron do you use ? I had a rowenta but once in awhile it would spit water tho i felt it was an ok iron.

I use a black and decker digital advantage. Try using the search function. We have had many recent discussions on irons.

I just bought a Rowenta Pro Master and it has an amazing, massive amount of steam! My LQS told me that the secret to no spitting or leaking is to keep the setting on dry/no steam until the iron has completely heated. Seems to be working so far. I am very happy with this iron.

pretty much any iron you put water in will at times spit & sputter- many people just keep a spray bottle near their ironing board so they can spritz their fabric when ironing/pressing- that way they get the benefits of steam without the hassles of a water in an iron. then you can choose an iron by other features (stays on vs. auto off, size, weight, settings, face plate) they do seem to wear out- die sooner when using water in them.

I have always had good experiences with any Rowenta iron, Costco had Rowenta Master, I bought it but I haven't tried it yet, I will report when I do.

My first quilt class we were told to wait until the iron was at the hottest temp before tuning on the steam to prevent splutters. This is why the auto shut off is a pain. You are suppose to turn off the steam while it's reheating. I use Black and Decker classic old stye when I want a lot of steam and a cheap $6 iron for when I want low steam. I have a no steam solid sole plate iron for fusible and applique. I got rid of all my auto shut off irons in the sewing room. The laundry room has those.

I love my Rowenta but I have only had it about 6 months. It is one of the 9000 series models. Makes a TON of steam!

After a few tries with pricey Rowenta's , I now have a Shark ... bought at Walmart... good steam and if it breaks I won't be cussing myself for having paid big bucks for a iron that should have lasted much longer. My Shark is going strong after 3 years, which is longer than my last Rowenta.

I also have the Shark and love it. I had the Rowenta and no matter what I did it would spit. I got tired of the mess when it leaked on my floor too! Shark was inexpensive and does a great job

I use a dry iron that I paid $15.00 for 20 years ago and it is still going great. Don't like steam irons!