Rowenta Commercial Professional Iron - DE 880
From Rowenta
Rowenta DE-880 Commercial Professional Iron burst of steam produces a powerful burst for highly effective wrinkle removal. Vertical steam allows iron to be used in an upright position to remove wrinkles from hanging garments and drapes. Cool spray mist provides a light mist to remove stubborn wrinkles.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #447212 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Brand: Rowenta
- Number of items: 1
Disappointed
I have owned Rowenta irons for years and have to replace them about every 5 years but I don't mind they are GREAT except for this one. Bought one and had to return it -- bought a second and the same thing -- they leak (maybe pour is a better word) from every end. Just bought a 480 -- keeping my fingers crossed!
After LOTS of research - a WINNER
I've looked at irons carefully over these last few weeks. Rowenta and Siemens were my finalists. Rowenta is simply the top brand in irons from my research.
I bought this at Bestbuy, which has a no-hassles extended warranty for 2 years. That gives you peace of mind in case of leaks. Whether your iron leaks, I think is simply an issue of quality control. (In my case, unfortunately, the Siemens actually leaked!) But I think it's a question of getting a good one out of the box.
Good irons at this price level have lots of great features: vertical steam, stainless steel plate, good temperature control, and lots of power (usually 1400 watts and up)
BUT, the secret: WEIGHT. The heavier the iron with those features, the more expensive it is.
In Rowenta's case they have a model above this one. The DX-9800, but it costs $40 more and is only marginally better.
Instead of this models 3lb 13oz, the 9800 is 4 lb. And the higher model has a slightly bigger tank. (13oz vs. 12.5)
The weight of this iron is not felt once the iron is on the table. Then it makes ironing simply a breeze, instead of a slow chore.
I highly recommend this model for its features and value for the money. It's expensive, but it's very well-made and it saves time.
grads
We've tried a number of irons in the past few years and this is the best. The heat settings, shape, steam function and all the other features on this model are fine, but its weight is what makes it most effective. One pass over clothes usually does the trick. Definitely worth the money.
