Now I have had this iron for about 5 or 6 years. I have never put water in it, as I always spritz instead. I ended up making a made dash to Big Box club and found the same iron.
I know there is a lot of discussion about irons. My preference is a Rowenta. I have had two and I loved them. My first one lasted over 15 years. The second one just about that long. But because they have gone up so much in price, and are not available in Big Box clubs anymore, I have gone back to Black and Decker. They used to be sturdy heavy irons that lasted a long long time. But as with everything now-a-days, they don't anymore. This Black and Decker worked just fine for me, until it just didn't work anymore. So I rather spend under $20 and buy one every few years.
Anyone have pros and cons with irons?
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I have had several Rowentas and liked them very much. However, for me, they only lasted a few years. No matter what iron I buy, from the cheapest to the most expensive it is the same story. So, I have decided to go with cheaper irons and just replace them when they die.
I have also been very happy with Rowenta, but a few years back I spent time researching different irons. Black & Decker irons actually did quite well in the ranking and offered an excellent value! I don't think I'll ever buy a high end iron again.
My opinion is similar to yours. My "good" iron is a Rowenta, but it is very heavy altho a wonderful iron. So I bought a B & Decker, "Light" something or other, for about $20, which is working fine on it's second year. I only use any iron for pressing fabric projects. I do use the steam feature but when it konks out, I'll spritz it and NOT pull out the good Rowenta. I've learned Rowenta's seem to quit at the same rate as the cheap ones. Just more "junk" for the landfill and I can't do much about it.
I absolutely agree! Mine is a B&D and when it goes, I'll get another one. I like that it heats up fast and shuts off after about 8 minutes, yet reheats quick when I pick it up again. Rowenta is great, but price is the reason for me.
I agree when I get an iron it is a cheapo. My favorite iron is one of my grandmothers that is from the 60's and yep it still works. It gets good and hot and is heavy. I wish they still made them like that. Lol Have a great weekend and happy stitching.
I have two “old” Rowenta irons Same style, the blue color
They turn off automatically and that is what I need.
The great thing about lighter irons is that … well, I dropped mine lasr year and it survived despite losing some
Plastic bits on the end.
I am glad I do not need a new iron now. The only thing about irons is keeping them clean, so I try to keep my ironing board clean and even wash snack bits off my 🙌🏼 and pretty much out of mysewing room.
Happy week end 🥰😘
I have used Black and Decker for years, they usually last 5-6 years and then I replace them with another $20 item! I did buy a Reliable about 6 years ago, at a pretty high price for me, and this morning it died on me, so I pulled an older Black and Decker out of the closet and will be using it until it dies. I have no idea how old it is, but it heats up fast and gets very hot. I do not put water in my irons, ever.. I will just replace with Black and Decker from now on.
Roxana
After buying a very expensive iron I ended up disliking intensely, I’ve been buying Sunbeams. I do use steam, and when my current Sunbeam starting spitting brown, I decided to clean it. Very easy to do, and no more brown spots! Plus, it kept another appliance out of the landfill, AND saved me money!
I don't use water in my iron, either. I do have one (in a box and clearly marked 'water' on it) for those very few times I need a steam iron. It was a whopping $6 at Walmart. I have another one of those $6 irons for when I need to take an iron someplace (they are smaller and much lighter). I have a Black & Decker iron that I use most of the time.
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