Still Leaks Like Other Irons
348071
Great steam -- but still leaks like other irons -- and was advertised as anti-leak.
134881
This is the second Rowenta iron that has disappointed me. Within a year I bought two and both don't steam properly. I fill the iron with water, plug it in and the light goes one. It heats for a while and then turns off suddenly and leaks on my garment. No steam comes out for proper ironing. Either I bought a defective one or this is the inherent pattern of the iron. I will not buy one again.
172622
This flask leaks.  I thought that the first time it leaked I perhaps didn't tighten enough, but even being careful with the seal, it still leaks.  Sticky mess inside my golf bag, twice!  It also turned my schnapps a darker color, like the metal reacted with the schnapps.  Not good.
3375009
Sadly the holes leak way too often, and the bottom has a charred rusted tinge.  I bought this to replace a cheap Sunbeam Iron that worked great for years, but was getting too old.
2991450
It's an okay iron for the price.  The water leak from the cord extension is due to a design flaw.  When filling with water, if you are not EXTRA CAREFULE, the water will go into the handle instead of the water tank and so the water will just leak out all over the place through the cord extension.  If you use a funnel it will be no problem...
FOR THE PRICE.. IT IS WHAT IT IS...
1933765
I bought this iron for my wife a year ago. It worked great... for only about a year. Recently, we have encountered 2 major problems: 1) The water leaks/spills from the base when ironing. Essentially, water comes out of the holes where the steam comes out and your shirt/clothing gets soaked. You have to iron your clothing dry hoping the water doesn't leak out again.  2) The recoil mechanism for the chord does not work anymore. The recoil button eventually stopped working from wear and tear.  We've never dropped the iron nor have we ever left any residual water in it.  My wife is the only one who uses it and she spends about 1 hour of ironing per week.

Before you decide to purchase this item, I would consider checking other reviews and see if other people are reporting the same problems.  My wife and I will have to purchase another iron tomorrow. The leaking water actually defeats the purpose of ironing. We can just use a wet rag in lieu of the steam/water and don't add water to the iron, but the main reason why we bought this iron was for the steam feature.  I wouldn't recommend this iron to anyone if they are looking for an iron that will last longer than a year.
2475393
Never leak just not true. Tightened and even tried new washers but still leaks
3439168
Okay for simple ironing. The water is a pain because it leaks. Does the job but wouldn't buy again.
2184437
Leaks water over your clothes, inconsistent heat and low steam flow. Compared to the Tefal steam generator iron we had in the UK this iron is terrible. It is, however, still better than any conventional steam iron we have used.
2591162
Returned It after one day. As others have stated, this iron leaks like a sieve, especially when sitting on the heel. Does not get hot enough for linens and cottons.
764208
I loved my Rowenta Iron ... But, when it started leaking water my husband tried for one year to get a response from the manufacturer on how to get it repaired. It still gets hot but, the wonderful steam it used to produce no longer works as we never were able to get any assistance from the manufacture for replacing the water tank. The iron was never dropped and neither my husband or I ever figured out what caused the leak.

Would be a 5 star item if the manufacturer stood behind their product.
4512189
sadly,after 2 1/2 years this iron began to leak from the front of the water tank.  So, now its a "dry" iron only.  How come companies that make irons won't make them to last more than 2 years?  This model isn't available any longer...Designed obsolescence to keep up sales.

After four years of disappointment with a very expensive Rowenta iron, I was not going to spend a bunch of money on another loser.  The B&D D2030 was about 50 bucks and well worth it.  It isn't as heavy as the Rowenta but it heats up quickly, actually steams when you want/need it, and, so far, hasn't had any problems.  Highly recommended.  AND Amazon shipped it for free.
1814457
I have had several  Rowen irons  They all leaked  grrrrrrrr  I read this instruction book it said store upright  I have always put my irons away on the plate  Hopefully by doing it correctly this one will not leak  JOYCE
4188262
leaks and is useless.  Do yourself a favor and purchase a Kaiser noblesse.  The Kaiser noblesse is a much better choice.
3676501
I purchased this after reading all the 5 star reviews for this iron.  I must have received a clunker because this damn iron LEAKS EVERY TIME I use it.  I have followed the troubleshooting suggestions for leaking to no avail.  This is a 'would not purchase'.
831522
I purchased this iron and it leaked from the bottom of the iron. I returned it and ordered it again thinking it was a fluke. Upon receiving the second one after using it 3-4 times it started leaking around the steam setting dial on the top of the iron. I just returned it once again and was charged a restocking fee. I find that very insulting since both irons were faulty.
11765
I do NOT have a good history with irons.  They either start leaking on me or they stop getting hot.  I guess I'm just too hard on them. I love to iron-its a stress relief with me, so I iron every week.  I guess most irons aren't made for that intense of use-Panasonic, Black&Decker, Sunbeam, even Rowenta--I killed them all.

Then I tried the Tfal irons.  My first one lasted two years, till I dropped & cracked it.  My second one lasted from 1997 through 2001--again, my fault. I put it on the stove to cool, and when I turned on a burner to make tea, I turned on the wrong burner and melted the iron.  (Told you I was hard on them.)

When I went to buy a replacement, I noticed that only the basic Tfal was available at Sams only.  Not Target, Foleys, Sears, Macy's, Walmart--only Sams. So I came to Amazon, and woo-hoo!! started buying as many as I could.  I now have five of the 155 stashed,(used to have six) along with my basic one, as backups. I figured those would last me a good long time--until I used a substandard extension cord with the one I was previously using, and the extension cord popped, and the plug between the cord and the iron caught on fire.  NOTE: If you're gonna use an extension cord, use a FAT heavy-duty one with these irons.  Or don't use one at all.  You don't really need an extension cord with them, the cords are plenty long..but I'm lazy, and I like to iron sitting down, and I like plenty of cord.

What I like about these irons is that they have lots and lots of steam holes..not just 12. It has an automatic shutoff if it isn't used within 6 minutes, and it heats up quickly.  The plate doesn't stick to your clothes.  The reservoirs are easy to fill, and I have yet to come across one that has leaked. It has both a burst of steam and a sprayer & you get as much use out of every poof of steam and every drop of water as possible.  And the only time the iron will barf on your clothes is if you overfill it.  The plates are really easy to clean, too--just wipe them off with a damp towel (wait till they cool off first, though, or wipe them with a really thick towel really FAST!).  With mine, I also run some cleaner through them occasionally-Clear Flow which I find at Ace Hardware every other month.

My only complaint is that its hard to get all the water out of them when you're through.  I usually have to shake the heck out of it, turn it upside down, and press both the steam burst and the spray buttons to get every drop of water out.  Then, I turn it either upside down in the drain, or, if it's the late model with the filler neck on the bottom of the iron, I open the reservoir and set it in the sink overnight.