What kind of water is best for Rowenta Iron???

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10-03-2011, 03:32 PM

#81

ktmo815

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I've used only tap water in mine & I've had it for about 12 years. No leaks

10-03-2011, 04:51 PM

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yayaquilts

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Originally Posted by BeckyL

I have owned 2 Rowentas and have several friends with them as well. They all seem to have a problem deveoping a leak regardless of how you care for them. I have quit using water in my Rowenta and use a spray bottle of water instead. I don't think I will ever buy another Rowenta.

I had a Rowenta and it all of a sudden started leaking horribly too. I had only used bottled water, never tap. I won't buy one again either.

Clarification--I didn't use distilled water in my rowenta.

10-03-2011, 05:08 PM

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Donna in Mo

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Yes, my Rowenta says do not use distilled water. I have a water softener so I use tap water.

10-03-2011, 06:23 PM

#84

TammyB

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I switch back and forth between tap water and then bottled water. I've never had a leak in my Rowenta and no build up of any deposits. I do a couple times per year put vinegar and water in it to clean it. If you have well water, I suggest you use distilled or bottled water.

10-03-2011, 06:56 PM

#85

Suzy

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No water at all. I have had 3 Rowentas followed the instructions to a tee. The oldest one I am still using, but not with water. They all started leaking and spitting in less than a year. They also lost there heat after awhile. I buy the less expensive irons on the market, such as Sunbeam, Black and decker for around $35.00 they are 5 years old and still going strong. I no longer use steam, I will spritz the fabric with a spray bottle then iron or press if it needs it.

Good Luck

suzy

10-03-2011, 07:13 PM

#86

Damsel in DisDress

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I use filtered water from my frig and only fill the iron half way, seems to work for me. Good luck!
I was really frustrated with my Rowenta for a long time, BUT
it does have great STEAM! :D

10-03-2011, 07:58 PM

#87

watson's mom

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I have read several posts that say don't use steam to press your blocks. Steam can stretch the fabric and distort the block. I use spray starch if I need it and only use a dry iron. Have had better luck with my blocks since doing it this way. Hope this helps. Can't hurt to try this once or twice.

10-03-2011, 08:18 PM

#88

decky

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I have had my rowenta for about 5 years and have not had any problems with it. I use tap water which has not been soften (kitchen cold water).

10-04-2011, 05:47 AM

#89

mjhaess

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When I purchased my Rowenta many years ago it said to use tap water and that is all I ever used. I use my iron all the time and it works great.

10-04-2011, 05:53 AM

#90

CarrieC

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I only used distilled in my two rowentas. Both got leaks. I have no clue how using distilled water can cause a leak in an iron.

I now use a spray bottle and in that I use distilled water.

I'm a cheap person though - I just boil my own water, let it cool over night and use that instead of buying distilled.