JANNY

what is your opinion on this iron for quilting purposes? Good buy at $49.99?

SusieQOH

I don't have that one but I have one a lot more expensive and I don't like it at all. It started leaking right after the warranty was expired. I had high hopes for it.
I'm using a cheapo and love it.

dunster

I will never purchase Rowenta again. Iron broke during warranty period, authorized repair shop was incompetent, slow, rude, and lied to me, and then iron again broke right after warranty expired. (And that was the only authorized repair place in the western US.)

Prism99

I love my old Rowenta, but do not use it for steam. Not sure what the newer ones are like.

Trisher

I buy cheap 'throw away' irons. Sad, but the expensive ones don't work any better or longer than the inexpensive ones. The one I took out of the box last week was less than 20 bucks. Doesn't have an automatic shut off - which is good and bad ...

Chytayzie

I've used expensive and cheap. They both wear out pretty quick. I've used distilled water and tap water. It didn't seem to make any difference. They both started leaking and spiting after awhile.

I've been using a $20 iron from Walmart for about 2 years now and it still works fine. When it dies, I'll try to buy another just like it.

nativetexan

too many caught fire for me. i have a black and decker I believe.

Dolphyngyrl

I only use the German made ones. Won't use anything else as others don't get hot enough for me. I have an Oliso in a box and bought another Rowenta shortly after purchasing. Not sure about others but haven't had any issues with mine my brother ruined the seal on my 8 year old one so had to get a new iron wasn't impressed with Oliso so got another Rowenta off QVC and love it

jcraine

Found a Rowenta at Goodwill, got it home, and it didn't heat. DH is a handy guy and he replaced the cord. Spray and steam worked good but the spray was stuck and was leaking everytime I used it. I pulled out the sprayer from where it was stuck within the iron. After getting the gunk out with vinegar and water, it's like a new iron.

It's touch and go with Rowenta, I think. I had one before this that didn't last long before it tore up.

I want one of those irons that you set down in the down position because it has a spring-load mechanism that springs it up from the ironing board when it's set down. Saw it for $150 on Amazon so that was out for me.

Jeanne S

I have used the Rowenta Pro Master for 4 years now and love it! Tons of steam. I think $50 is a great price if new and not refurbished. I think I paid $79 on Amazon 4 years ago.