Does it get hot enough without the steam? I recently purchased a very expensive steam iron that is not hot enough to iron much of anything without using the steam. Some things just don't call for steam. I want to make sure this one will get hot enough...
1011271
Yes, I ran out of water once and was too lazy to fill up and ironed a linen table cloth. . .so it gets hot enough w/out steam for that. . .
2025730
I'm glad you asked about steam...No it doesn't make hardly any steam at all - and for the person who said it doesn't pour fast enough, just push the button silly!
814220
My daughter is the main one to use this iron, but I know there's a grey button on the left side of the handle that you need to press for steam. Don't tilt the iron upright and don't press the steam button too frequently. See if that helps. If not, I can get my daughter to write back.
1864069
I have found it to be the same as using a regular iron. For cotton, use the high setting; if polyester you may try the middle setting first. I always use steam, it seems to add to the quality of the ironing job. I think you'll be happy with it.
1592582
no steam. Yes, has auto shut off. In fact it will surprise me sometimes in the middle of project but heats bk up very quickly.
739382
I find this is a noticable issue when using the high side of "Low" (the first dot). I need lower heat for my dress pants, but want some steam. What happens is no steam, followed by spurting steam, followed by no steam as the thermostat kicks on then off. The iron's thermostat is too crude to keep it heated at that chosen spot. My assumption is that this shows a swing of at least 20 degrees, and at just the spot water could become steam. It's annoying.
1534938
This is not an automatic steam iron. There is a steam button that you press to use, while actually ironing your clothes. Or you can leave the water reservoir empty while ironing your clothes, so you cannot use the steam at all.
2261258
Yes, it certainly has a steam feature and it's pretty awesome. Great iron I would definitely recommend it
2261257
This iron does have both a steam and spray feature. I just used both for the first time this morning.
582466
I wish I could tell you. I waited over a month for it to be shipped and it never worked. It turned on but never produced steam. The company is shipping me a new one this week so once I get the new I can let you know. I believe it is on the warm side.
1789211
I don't know mine want very hot. I accidently passed my hand under it and was surprised that it didn't feel very hot at all. Slow for steam as well... I returned it. Hated it.
2245490
No. I love this iron. I don't even have to press it when I use steam. It gets ready to use within seconds.
1595564
No steam holes. This is a dry iron. I use it for quilting. It stays hot. I bought 2 two years ago (it qualified me for free shipping) thinking it might not work for long. I am rough on irons, but the first one has held up with being set on high all day most days. The second is sitting in a box.
1354302
You may have intended to send this question to another reviewer. As I stated in my review, this iron worked very good for me for about a year. Suddenly it just stopped heating. The light came on, but the soleplate would not heat. As a result, I just threw the iron away and purchased another brand...so I don't have the iron to look at to answer your question. Sorry I couldn't help.
1592579
No, it does not have steam. The Dritz website says the iron will shut off after 60 minutes but it does not say that on the enclosed instructions and I for one have not tested that statement. If you quilt, sew or do crafts where you might need to press short seams it is handy for keeping at your workstation at home or in class. It's not suitable for anything but small jobs. You would not want to use it for household purposes.
1311768
How strange? I only fill my reservoir halfway and hardly ever need to refill, often times empting water from the iron. Are you always pressing the lever for steam? Before I bought this iron I was so used to steam spitting constantly that I was surprised by how quiet and efficient this iron is.
208315
When it is on, the iron is heated. It does not overheat to my knowledge or experience.