Sandygirl

since Rowenta seems to be on the " do not buy" list...i thought that I would share my very preliminary use of the new iron. Of course, time will tell if it passes the longevity test. I have had it for two weeks. I purchased it because I was very happy with my old 22 year old Rowenta. It recently gave up.

I don't use steam a lot but I do want the function. There is an attached "cap" that closes up where you pour the water into the iron. I thought that was neat. The opaque green reservoir allows you to see the water level. Nice!


I love the steam! It sizzles in a good way! My complexion will improve I predict! Sauna steam! I can go from "dry" to immediate steam in the switch of the adjustment. Very responsive. No spitting.


the auto-off does not totally go "off". The plate stays warm on a low heat. It heats back up pretty quick.

The directions do say to unplug the iron when done using it. I do that any way. I found it interesting for it to be warm to the touch when dormant. My old one (Rowenta) went cold. Unplug it. No on/off that I could see. I could be wrong. Just unplug it.

i do adhere to the water parameters as outlined in the owners manual.


Not as heavy as my old one but it still has weight. I like a large, substantial iron.


1700 watts. My old one was 1200watts.


Has a "self cleaning" function. That could be interesting to test. So far I have not.


funky green color. I like it. Green is my favorite color too.


There is a split nose in the front point...not sure what to call it, which my other one did not. Should be great for corners, garment, etc. The manual refers to it as the "high precision tip".




I hope this initial review is helpful.
Sandy

NJ Quilter

Thanks for this review. While I am a (probably one of the few) Rowenta fan anyhow, this is good info. You mentioned the water parameters...I think that is probably the main reason so many folks have issues with the Rowentas. I've had a couple now. The only reason for replacements have been my own doing - usually dropping a few times too many! I'm close to being in the market for a new one unless I can convince hubby to do some work on the cord where it goes into the base of the iron. But that rubber 'gasket' over it looks to be problematic to me. Him, probably not so much. We'll see. It still works but there's obviously a wiring problem in that location as it's sporadic.

Sandygirl

Oh, I would not take a chance on electrical wiring. Buy a new iron.
sandy

auntpiggylpn

I'm a Rowenta fan also. I got one about 4 years ago and haven't had any problems with it. It has hit the floor a couple of times thanks to my cat Lily Pie using the ironing board as a spring board. No leaks and I follow the directions given in the manual as to the type of water to use in it. I have it plugged into a power strip along with a floor lamp. I flip the switch on the power strip to "OFF" when I leave my sewing area; if the light is on, I know my iron is on.

Zinda

I have recently purchased a new iron and it seems like they don't get as hot as the old ones use to. Is it me or just my imagination? My new iron is 1500 watts.

Island Queen

I have the Black and Decker Classic. It is heavy and gets very hot.

bigredharley

Add me to the list of Rowenta fans! I bought a Shark because it was rave reviewed, and it will be like new for years - I hate it. Bought another Rowenta, plus the baby travel one.

Plumtree

Call me a Rowenta convert as well. Last 2 I have had were Sharks and when I dropped the last one and it died I was so happy to go get a new one. I hated the on/off button of the Shark. I have not used the steam function on my Rowenta because I usually don't keep water in them, we have super hard water, that is what ruined first Shark and it only lasted a year. I have had my Rowenta 2 weeks now so far so good :-)

Sandygirl

Still loving my iron after all these months.
sandy

KwiltyKahy

I had not heard that Rowenta was on the "do not buy list". I always thought they were a good name. What seems to be the problem?