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Posted by Kate Dicey on February 2, 2006, 4:00 am
lots_of_threads wrote:
> I have a 12+ year-old Rowenta iron that is now on its way out. The
> steam dial on the side got stuck and my husband tried to fix it. Now it
> is starting to leak. Overall the Rowenta has been reliable, although it
> could use a little more steam. It was a fairly expensive model when
> new. Since I haven't bought an iron for a long time, I am seeking
> recommendations for current brands and models. I need something that is
> heavy-duty and can take a lot of use, with good steam action, but that
> is reasonably priced. Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks.
>
I love my steam generator! It's a cheap and cheerful one my husband
bought in Aldi last year, and cost only about £45, but has almost
everything I need: Gets hot enough to scorch linen, steams for an hour,
and has a stainless steel sole plate. The one thing I wish it had that
it doesn't is a gauge up the side so you can see how full the tank is.
It only drips if I try heavy steaming with the iron set too cool so the
steam condenses on the sole plate. And the only awkward thing is storage!
I have a cheapie iron upstairs in the sewing room for quick pressing of
small items, and it's certainly OK, but the Teflon sole plate is a
bugger to clean if it gets fusible glue on it!
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Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
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