loved this iron for 7 yrs. now,when steaming,it saturates item being ironed w/ water.Anyone else experience this?Is it time for a new iron?
1961728
I had a Rowenta, actually I've been through 2 Rowentas, with that same problem. Also with both Rowentas not only did they leak, the on n off button didn't work either. This iron sooooo far very good. No leaks and irons better then a Rowenta
867884
Yes, that's a new thing with Rowenta. In my previous reviews, my last Rowenta was bought 20+ years ago. Rowenta is the only iron I would ever buy.
185375
I bought the second iron after the first one stopped working. It only lasted about 6 mos. I tried to contact Contintental but I never received and answer. I like the iron but they just dont last very long.
1010157
My Tfal has been VERY disappointing. So much so that I don't even use it anymore. I use my old iron. It leaks excessively and I have been unable to stop it. It leaks when I'm ironing and it also leaks when I stand it up to rest. It leaks and leaks and leaks. It's so annoying! Grrrrrr!
1311771
It happens with me as well because while ironing I always press on the steam lever underneath the handle. Because this iron consumes lot of steam. It's normal. And I do not fill the reservoir till the max or else it will spit water, so I just fill half of the tank and yes after a shirt and a half I have to fill it, not fun but at least feels good to iron with good steam.Oh and always use distilled water, no tap water
2151481
I found that the iron was not hot enough. I did not use steam, but clothing was not hot to the touch the second after ironing that spot like they were on my old iron. I don't want to have to go over the same spot more than once or twice to iron a wrinkle out. I found that was what I had to do.
1613145
Mine is doing the same thing. I even cranked it all the way up to the highest setting. I can still touch the flat iron face without singeing my finger- barely warm. I haven't even had it for a year and already it's pooping out. I guess I'll never look for a discount on the internet for my electronics! I'd rather spend the extra to buy it at a store I know I can go to and get customer service or a replacement product. Sorry about your (and my) luck!
2095385
I just used mine this morning to steam the wrinkles out of a linen shirt, which took me at least 10 minutes, and the steam was strong and even throughout. My wife uses it much more than I do (like every day) and I've never heard her complain about it stopping. Sounds like there might be a problem with yours. Have you decalcified it lately? I think just running some white vinegar through it does the trick.
1096466
Meg, I purchased the V200 because it has the option of selecting continuous steam since I do a lot of sewing and quilting and had this feature on a previous iron. I truly love this iron and would recommend it to everyone. I have not had any water spitting problem with this iron which makes the iron worth its weight in gold. There is no better iron on the market as far as I am concerned.
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.
103478
I recently bought this iron (about a month ago) and although it is a good iron, I wouldn't claim that it is fantastic. It depends on the material you are ironing. Some cottons that are lightweight iron beautifully. But other blouses still look wrinkled. Jeans iron up nicely, but again my husband's dockers don't. I sometimes get a white powder that sprays out onto the clothes. When emptying the water after I am finished ironing, I find that all the water doesn't empty. I called the customer service number and they told me that this happens due to the tube that is in the iron and it is okay. I don't feel comfortable leaving water in the iron between ironings. I may take it back to the store for a refund. I spent a great deal of money on this iron and I am not sure it is worth it.
694404
The station should have come with another replacement heating element. I would first try replacing your old heating element to see if that fixes the iron. Also make sure the tip is clean and tight in the iron. I would also change the tip out with one of the other you got with the station just to see if that makes a difference. I have had mine for two years, use it about once a week and it's still working well. Hope this was helpful to you.
1980524
I have the same problem. The iron shuts off every ten minutes and then stops heating. Then, water starts leaking from the steam holes . I unplugged and replugged the iron cord so the heating cycle would start again. This is very excruciating. I bought a cheaper iron that does not have an auto shut off feature,
721753
did you ever get your steamer to work. I have to keep hitting the reset button. It only last a couple of minutes and the steam quits again. Someone said I may need a new thermostat. Just wondering if you found a fix or tossed it!
1849588
Irfan- I have been using this type of steamer for years and have never had this 'wet area' problem that you're having. depending on how long you have had the unit, I would take it back to where you purchased it (hopefully you still have the receipt?) as defective and exchange it for another. Hopefully you won't have the same problem. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. Good luck
1365254
I'm not sure I haven't had any trouble with my iron so I haven't really looked. I think probably a year or so. I love mine, it works great.I don't usually use steam though and some of my friends think that is a good thing. I use Best Press and have not had any trouble with starchso far. I got my iron in 2012 or 2013.
521373
I recently bought this iron and after several hours of usage, the clean message came on. I followed the instructions, but the clean message would not go out. What's up?