My iron quit!
My 2 year old, German-made Rowenta just stopped working!!
When plugged in it refuses to get hot at all. Uggh! I love the tip of that iron.
Here it is next to the old Black & Decker. Apparently, the ol' B&D has hit the floor one too many times b/c when I was pressing with it, it just shut off on me. So, the backup doesn't work either! It's a really light weight iron and one little bump to the ironing board would send it falling this way or that.
So, I need to find a new iron. After babying the Rowenta - no water left in it, unplugged when not in use, not even used on the hottest setting (no need, really) - and paying what I did for it about 3 years ago, I'm not looking for a new Rowenta.
I'm gonna hit Target and Wal-Mart (if I dare, hate that store) and maybe Kohls and see what I can find.
Any recommendations?
I so hear you on irons. I am back to using my old Black and Decker iron that the kids gave me 20 years ago. I no longer put water in it, but use a spray bottle. I have decided that there is no point in buying expensive irons. They don't last any longer that the cheapies at Walmart. I will be interested in seeing what you buy, because I am needing a new one, myself, as I am using my old standby.
ReplyDeleteI had the same thing happen to me with two Rowentas and two is my limit. I bought a cheap iron at WalMart and it works fine. Now if it quits in a year I won't mind. blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteI agree with Winona - I'm to the point where I plan to buy another cheap Black & Decker every 6 months at Walmart. Seems like paying more doesn't get you more. Sorry your baby quit on ya!
ReplyDeleteI'd try the resell it shops! They might last just as long.
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I bought a T-Fal Ultraglide Easycord iron - ordered it online from WalMart & had it sent to my local store - they don't carry it in the stores. It's twice the cost of a "good" B&D but worth it to me, since the last B&D I bought at WalMart lasted about a year. I'm old enough to remember when a B&D iron was a really good iron. Oh well. The T-Fal got a good rating by Consumer Reports, I think.
ReplyDeleteI just bought a plain old style iron that seems to be working wonderfully. No water so no steam and it doesn't shut off automatically and there are no steam holes so it has a nice smooth soul plate. It's a Continental Electric and only cost $30 - and that includes shipping.
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