I have to buy a new iron & need recommendations, please

[dmarie]

This may sound silly, but I have to buy a new iron and I would love to hear any opinions, recommendations, etc from the SoWal family. In my experience, buying a new iron is hit or miss. I had a "Shark" that was great when new but now just spits and pours out water. Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[SHELLY]

This may sound silly, but I have to buy a new iron and I would love to hear any opinions, recommendations, etc from the SoWal family. In my experience, buying a new iron is hit or miss. I had a "Shark" that was great when new but now just spits and pours out water. Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I would give you my iron...but I cut the cord off and use it as a doorstop.

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[dmarie]

I would give you my iron...but I cut the cord off and use it as a doorstop.

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Good for you Shelly!

 

[Miss Kitty]

...your best bet is that Mango sees this!

 

[ann hodnett]

irons

Rowenta! Definitely, the best domestic iron available. They are expensive, but worth it. Also, on sale at Joanns, through Oct. 17( 30% off)

 

[sunspotbaby]

What's an iron?

 

[Mango]

...your best bet is that Mango sees this!

Someone rang? I speak ironese.

Dmarie, every iron will spit water after a while because, unless you use distilled water, they clog in time, even with anticalc features. The Rowenta irons will do this, too.

A great iron at a great price is the http://www.sowal.com/bb/T-Fal Ultraglide Easycord IronT-Fal Ultraglide. $39.99
More reviews here:

My dream iron would be the Delonghi Stiromeglio , but at $199, it's not in the cards right now since I spent my money on an expensive Italian hairdryer. ;-)

 

[dmarie]

Thank you everyone for the recommendations. It's funny how opinions still range across the board. If anyone else has a suggestion, I'm all ears.

 

[Here4Good]

I also vote Rowenta - they get hot, hot hot.

Online, try Allbrands.com, I got mine from them at a good price (and I'm the kind that pays $90 for an iron...)

 

[Lynnie]

...your best bet is that Mango sees this!

That's what I was thinkin', too! And, evidently she did see it.

What's an iron?

Good question!

Someone rang? I speak ironese.

Dmarie, every iron will spit water after a while because, unless you use distilled water, they clog in time, even with anticalc features. The Rowenta irons will do this, too.

A great iron at a great price is the T-Fal Ultraglide. $39.99
More reviews here:

My dream iron would be the Delonghi Stiromeglio , but at $199, it's not in the cards right now since I spent my money on an expensive Italian hairdryer. ;-)

I'm glad you got your priorities straight. What kind of hair dryer? Mine auto shuts off after 30 seconds and doesn't even have that feature.