Rowenta advice

bonnielu · ‎03-11-2010

Saw the presentation of Rowenta Project Runway steam iron. Confused. No model number. Nothing to compare it to. Wondering if it is just a model made only for QVC. I think I might like to have an iron.. just to own that has a steam feature. I tried to get reviews on it, model number on it.. no luck. Anyone own it? I see some on another site with 400 holes and steam plate, etc.

homedecor1 · ‎03-09-2010

@bonnielu

about 5 years ago I bought the "Mercedes fashion week" rowenta.....best purchase ever! (I owned my other Rowenta forever before I upgraded).

I love this iron so much I ordered this years version in case anything happens to the one I'm using.

Personally, I love to iron & have crisp clothing -- the steam is wonderful - I will warn you the water dispenser goes down quick so you'll need to refill because it steams ...

When I'm done, I usually have water so I do the "cleaning" feature and always empty the water before I put it away!

go for it is my advice!

on the bay · ‎03-09-2010

@homedecor1

I got the same one you did and I love it too. Even though it is heavier than my old $10 iron, I love how it irons and the point on it, and the steam. I forgot about the cleaning part so I'll do that next time!

"If you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew. Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains? can you paint with all the colors of the wind?"

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

@bonnieluI agree with both responses. I have the Mercedes from Fashion Week a few years ago and I love it. I also have an old Rowenta (from more than 10 years back) which is not a great, but still better than any other old iron I've had. I'd go for this new one unless you do find bad reviews somewhere.

sandraskates · ‎06-26-2014

I think I have the same Rowenta from QVC that the other posters are talking about (gosh was that really 5 years ago?).

It's has more steam holes than any other iron I've encountered and it works great to get out the wrinkles. On the one I have the only negative is the dark water tank because you can't see how much water is in the tank. It is a German-made Rowenta (not all of them are anymore) so the quality is there.

HSN sells a funky-looking Panasonic iron that gets good reviews.

Whatever you buy, try to get as many steam holes as possible on your budger.

conlt · ‎03-16-2010

I purchased multiple Rowenta's only to have them fail. My $100 Rowenta lasted about 3 years then the cord went. I purchased a Panasonic cordless iron from HSN and I love it. This is the best iron that I ever had. I love the cordless feature. I just place the iron back on the base when I am re-adjusting the clothing and it heats back up in 7 seconds. The Panasonic was $50 a couple of years ago on a day special and it has been great.

Fressa · ‎03-20-2012

I always hated ironing until I got a Rowenta......It's a whole new ballgame. The number of steam holes and the size of the water chamber is clearly a "better mousetrap". The feature of one pass over the garment and the upright steaming feature makes a chore not a chore. You need the right tool for the job and the Rowenta is that tool. I don't think you can go wrong with any of these models. Pick one that fits your budget and that you like the reviews.