memepat

I have had 3 Rowenta's one over heated and the others leaked. Also these were the older models not the ones from China. Now I have a cordless Panasonic and a Sharpe. The Sharpe is my favorite and it was the cheapest. For me, this is not were I want to spend my money. Tried the expensive and will not go there again.

Quilty-Louise

Yep I agree with Peckish.

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE my Digital Velocity.
So many features about this iron that I love.

Starting with when at it's highest heat setting and the
steam generator on it can produce 1800w, you can turn
off the auto-shutoff if you desire.

I paid about $80 for this iron refurbished on ebay. But if
having to replace it I would do it again even if it means
buying brand new at full price.

cheryl222

I have gone through so many irons in my life My favorites are the old ones I pick up at thrift stores, but I eventually burn them up (that is why I NEVER leave the room wit them on). I finally bought a Rowenta professional - the one that has the separate basin for water. It is fantastic.

w1613s

I "eat" irons. My choice is an inexpensive one that gives me good heat and steam. Yes, I try keep my irons alive and well but our hard well water just doesn't want to playnice.

My experience with Rowenta has a lot to do with the leaking problem on Rowenta irons made in China. The iron leaked like a sieve and the corporation claimed innocence. I pitched both of them.

Pat

Aurora

I love my Rowenta, I only use it dry, as I have no need for steam. Occasionally I use a spray bottle if I am faced with lots of wrinkles prior to cutting. Never have had any issues with it.

jetmaio

Wow, I was trying to be nice and find a site for you to look at my Shark tank iron. I've had it many years now and just love it BUT it seems I cannot find it any longer. Bummer, if it ever breaks I'm now out of luck. It has a separate reservior for water and I only use distilled in it. Guess someone else will have to chime in with one they love that's still available.

juliea9967

My favorite iron is my Panasonic cordless iron. The only part I don't like is the auto shutoff, but I could not find a cordless iron that did not have an auto shutoff. Ironing without a cord is a whole new, wonderful process.

meanmom

I had a Rowenta that I loved. Lots of steam, it had auto shut off( I won't buy an iron without it) just slid across the fabric. After 1 year it started to leak, a lot. I email customer service and they told me I was SOL. Never again will I buy one. Both of my sisters have had the same problem with theirs.
I want the Reliable velocity. WHen the Shark I have now dies that is what I will buy.Every iron has different features. You just need to decide what you need etc. I like lots of steam and auto shut off. Others hate this. I always unplug my iron when I am finished but I have a fear of leaving it on. That is why I love auto shut off. My sewing room is upstairs and sometimes I might not go up there for days at a time. I did install a smoke detector in my sewing room.
Pat

Tothill

I bought a Rowenta about 8 years ago and love it.

Wanabee Quiltin

I bought a rowento years ago and it spit water constantly. I use cheaper irons now and even the old ones from thrift stores that are heavy and love them. No certain brand names come to mind.