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    Old 12-15-2010, 06:48 AM
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    I am with some of the others. I had a Rowenta and it leaked and one time it leaked and caused brown spots on the back of my quilt. My DH went to Wal Mart and bought me a sunbeam and I have never had a problem with it. Hope this helps. I think , personally that Rowenta's are not what they say they are
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    I am with some of the others. I had a Rowenta and it leaked and one time it leaked and caused brown spots on the back of my quilt. My DH went to Wal Mart and bought me a sunbeam and I have never had a problem with it. Hope this helps. I think , personally that Rowenta's are not what they say they are
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    I am with some of the others. I had a Rowenta and it leaked and one time it leaked and caused brown spots on the back of my quilt. My DH went to Wal Mart and bought me a sunbeam and I have never had a problem with it. Hope this helps. I think , personally that Rowenta's are not what they say they are
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    Old 12-15-2010, 06:55 AM
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    I love HB irons. I bought one many years ago at Pic 'n Save (now called Big Lots) and it was great. Then something broke on it. I still had the box which had a service phone or address on it. I contacted them, sent it back, and they sent me either a new or fixed iron. I have had that thing for years, and it has fallen off the ironing board more times than I can count (dogs....). Best customer service I have had for anything, so I'd check with HB. Maybe they will be good to you, too.
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    Old 12-15-2010, 06:57 AM
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    Originally Posted by jdeery
    You would really laugh at me, I got a $7.00 iron at Walmart
    and love it. It is light, has steam, I use it to travel with.
    It's just a cheap iron...it isn't necessary to get an expensive
    iron!
    I have one of those, too. I take with me to classes. Works well for an "el cheapo!"
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    Old 12-15-2010, 06:57 AM
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    I'm on my second Rowenta. The first was used for clothes, and I used steam all the time. It leaked the whole time, (brown water on my work clothes!!) and didn't last long at all. Because I really liked it when it was new, I took a chance and bought another, less expensive model. I don't iron clothes very often anymore, and I don't use steam, and I really like this iron. That said, I really want an Eliso because I have tendonitus and carpal tunnel and think it would be less stress on my hands and wrists. The high voltage one was $158 at my local sewing machine shop but I'm sure it can found for less. I think they are like cars, some are lemons. Does anyone have feedback on the Eliso?
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    Old 12-15-2010, 06:58 AM
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    And it doesn't shut off, which I really like.
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    Old 12-15-2010, 07:00 AM
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    Stay away from Rowenta's they are not worth the money & if you have to have them fixed they cost the same as buying a new iron.
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    Old 12-15-2010, 07:01 AM
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    I use a Black and Decker that I've had for probably 15 years. It heats quickly and has survived being knocked off the ironing board quite a few times. It does steam and has a good burst of steam.
    I had a Rowenta but it didn't heat nearly as well. After a while the steam didn't work properly either.
    I've considered one of the irons that jump up when you let go of the handle. But pricey, so haven't gotten one.
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    Old 12-15-2010, 07:09 AM
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    Put me on the "I hate my Rowenta" list. I have a Black and Decker and it is Ok, but the holes are too big and the corners of my blocks get crunched more often them my liking. I have not found the perfect iron yet, but I know it will not be a Rowenta when I do. It Beeps and shuts off way too soon. Then I have to shake it to turn it back on. I just hate everything about it.
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