weasier22

Today I proved a point to myself ... The sounds of snap, crackle & pop caught my attention as I was sewing on my spiderweb quilt. I kept hearing this crackling noise and then the smell ... ugh! Electrical! My iron was having a "meltdown"! What a stench ... My point is ... always have a spare iron around. At least this iron lasted many years and it wasn't expensive. Now I'm going to my storage shed and pull out my new one. Let's hope this one lasts for a while. I refuse to purchase expensive irons... I have gone through 3 Rowenta irons. Not spending that much any more.

julie

Thank you for the reminder. My GE iron was given to us as a wedding present 42 years ago, still hanging in there, doing a great job, but---I dread the day when it goes to iron heaven. I bought a fancy Rowenta a few years back at a garage sale, it lasted about a year, and then phffft! I'll take your advice and get a new one.

annievee

So glad you were in the room when this happened--could have been disastrous ! I only buy the inexpensive kind too--been using one for about 10 years !

Jane Quilter

glad you were there to hear it go snap crakel pop, it could have started a fire if you werent there. Glad you are safe.

Mariposa

Sew glad you were there to take care of it before something big happened.

yngldy

Or burnt up you machine!

lynnie

i get cheap ones on sale at Walmart for about $5.99 with steam. they last me about 8-10 years, then i get a new one. nothing pricy for me. i also don't like the heavy ones, makes my hands tired

ManiacQuilter2

I have had to buy a new Rowenta every 10 years. My last one I bought 4 years ago at Ross store for $39.99, full features. I am on a tight budget and the cost average is $3.99 a year. JMO

sinceresissy

I buy cheap irons but tell me do you use distilled water in your irons?

GingerK

I also buy cheap(er) irons. My current one is a $20 Sunbeam. I have never put water in it. I just use a spray bottle. But the best feature on this iron is that it stays 'on' for 45 minutes!! I detest the ones that turn off after 8 minutes and that you have to shake to 'wake up'.