This is my first good iron. I've been sewing clothing for the last 14 years. I have made my daughter's whole wardrobe from the time she was an infant, until recently (she's 11). I have now taken up quilting. My husband is the big ironer in the family though. He has uniform inspection at work. Having been prior military, he's a bit of a perfectionist in the task. That being said, a run of the mill iron only lasted us about 2 yrs, and the iron did not last very long where I could use it for sewing. Usually he would ruin the sole plate long before he couldn't use it for uniforms. (starch burn/build up and scratched non-stick plates)
That being said, we both LOVE this iron. We mostly need heavy steam for the items we iron and this gives AMAZING steam. Ironing has become so fast and easy. It takes mere seconds and one pass to get a crisp fold into the fabric, where as it took several slow passes and heavy pushing on the iron before. The iron is heavier than I expected. But then again, that means I don't have to push on it to get crisp folds. The elongated nose makes getting into a seam, or around buttons, a breeze. I love the fact that I can use this iron for vertical steam as well. The iron also comes to temperature VERY quickly. No more waiting 10-15 mins for the highest temperature to be reached.
I would like to say that this iron is not for everything though. The whole purpose of this iron is STEAM. It does not have 6 heat settings like others. It has 3, and I would say the 3 highest heat settings you would normally find. I would definitely not use it to iron delicate things like chiffon or nylon. These are fabrics that should not be steamed at all and the iron itself would probably not be cool enough.
I did get water 'spotting' as was noted on other reviews. But when I started paying attention I noted that this happened when the iron auto shut off had engaged and it had started to cool. When I picked it up, it would turn back on, then I would get water spotting. This is to be expected if the iron is not at temperature when you go to use it. Still, the spotting was minimal and did not occur when the iron was properly at temperature.
This iron works great for steam, and for the majority of jobs in my house this will be all that is needed. However I will still need to hold onto my old iron for those VERY infrequent times when I need to iron delicate items.
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DW6080 Eco Intelligence
Rowenta Patented Eco Intelligence 3De soleplate
What Makes Rowenta Irons Better?
- Steam- The more steam the easier it is to iron Rowenta soleplates offer unique steam distribution across the entire soleplate for better steam penetration and more efficient ironing.
- Heat – Accurate and consistent temperatures Rowenta soleplates have a thick central core of aluminum that ensures the quick and even spread across the entire soleplate no hot spots
- Glide – Less friction means less effort Rowenta soleplates are made from the highest quality stainless steel Allows for a maximum glide across all fabrics
- Water – tap water for convenience Rowenta irons are designed to use regular untreated tap water that easily transforms into abundant steam without spitting or leaking
Eco-Intelligence Iron By Rowenta
100% efficiency, 25% energy
Save on energy use with North America’s first eco intelligence iron. The Eco Intelligence is 25% more energy-efficient than standard irons while still delivering the same high performance that demanding users expect from Rowenta irons. The unique 3De soleplate concentrates the steam output and reduces loss of steam, so less steam is required—and less energy is consumed.
- New patented Microsteam 3De stainless-steel soleplate helps concentrate steam below the soleplate to reduce steam loss and increase steam efficiency.
- 3 Settings: Dry for perfect finish; Eco for optimal steam output, resulting in high-quality ironing results while saving energy; and Boost, for additional steam on thick fabrics and tough creases.
- Ergonomic rotary trigger for right- or left-handed use and Sharp precision tip reaches difficult areas like collars, seams and around buttons.
- Vertical steam, variable steam and burst of steam.
- Auto shutoff stops power after 8 minutes if left vertical, after 30 seconds if left horizontal or tipped over.
- Soft-grip handle provides comfort while ironing.
- Large 10 Oz. Water Tank- refill with regular tap water thanks to built-in Anti-Calcium system
- 1700-Watts and 400 Microholes for professional results
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100% EFFICIENCY1700-watts of power combined with an exclusive Eco Steam system provides optimal steam output and professional results. It also produces a powerful shot (180gram/minute) for effective wrinkle removal from difficult fabrics. |
Microsteam400 3De soleplateThe stainless steel 3D soleplate helps concentrate steam and reduces losses. The steam use is optimized and allows same ironing results as a regular iron with less steam- and less energy is consumed. The soleplate is designed with a round shape at the back to go back and forth without creases and comes with a precision tip for easy access to difficult areas. Reaches narrow edges, seams and collars. |
Smart Eco PositionThe Eco position delivers an optimal steam output to iron efficiently all fabrics while saving energy. |
Anti- Calc SystemIntegrated anti-scale system for extended life of the iron. The calc-away valve automatically collects scale in the boiler preventing calcium build-up and impurities. It maintains performances and increases the lifetime of the iron. |
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| Price | $76.66 | $39.95 | — | — | — | — |
| Microsteam holes | 350 holes | 380 holes | 400 holes | 400 holes | 400 holes | 400 holes |
| Watts | 1725 W | 1725 W | 1700 W | 1700 W | 1700 W | 1800 W |
| Water Tank Size | 8.5 oz. | 8.5 oz. | 10 oz. | 10 oz. | 12.68 oz. | 11.8 oz. |
| Stainless Steel Soleplate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Uses Tap Water | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Auto-Off | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Anti-Calcium | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Other Features | Retractable Cord | No Temperature Setting Needed | Eco-Mode that uses 25% less energy | LED Temperature Display |
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| Sold By | — | Capital Cookware | Britephase | Amazon.com | AB2 | Amazon.com |
| base material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Ceramic | Aluminum | Aluminum | Stainless Steel |
| wattage | 1000 watts | 1750 watts | 1700 watts | 1800 watts | 1100 watts | — |
| special feature | Auto Shut Off | Auto Shutoff | Powerfull Wattage, Rapid Heat Up, Auto Shutoff Safety, Extra Long Cord, Adjustable Steam | Programmable | Auto Shutoff | non-stick |
| frequency | 60 hertz | 50 hertz | — | — | — | 50 hertz |
| voltage | 220 volts | — | 110 volts | — | 120 volts | 240 volts |
| weight | 3.46 pounds | 3.99 pounds | 2.76 pounds | — | 2 pounds | 454 grams |
Reviews with images
Great Iron - Pretty too
I was a bit leary of buying this iron, as it is quite expensive, but I decided to go for it. My old iron was decent, but cheap. This is a HUGE upgrade. Loads of steam, it heats up quickly, and it is very pretty with the floral pattern on it.This is a very hefty iron - which is good - the weight means I don't have to bear down on it like with my old iron. There is a huge amount of steam coming out of this iron - even more if you switch it to turbo. I was able to iron 3 dress shirts in under 20 minutes, which is a huge improvement over my old iron. I was able to iron the sleeves from one side, without flipping and ironing the other side, and the crease in the sleeve is razor sharp. After ironing the three shirts I still have half a tank of water left.One thing I have noticed is that while this iron heats up much faster than my old iron, it takes WAY longer to cool down. This really is a good thing, it means that it retains its heat better, and is ready for another shot of steam very quickly.I do wish the cord was black, but that is a minor quibble that has no impact on the performance of the iron.The cord isn't super long, but I have one of those whip cord holder things from Polder that clamps onto the ironing board, and I had no issues with reach, even though that elevates the cord 2 feet above the ironing board. I do generally iron quite close to a socket though. Worst case scenario, you buy an extension cord (buy one that is rated to carry enough power for the iron - you don't want to burn your house down.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2013
Size: 1700-WattPattern Name: SoleplateVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2015
Size: 1700-WattPattern Name: SoleplateVerified Purchase
I was a bit leary of buying this iron, as it is quite expensive, but I decided to go for it. My old iron was decent, but cheap. This is a HUGE upgrade. Loads of steam, it heats up quickly, and it is very pretty with the floral pattern on it.
This is a very hefty iron - which is good - the weight means I don't have to bear down on it like with my old iron. There is a huge amount of steam coming out of this iron - even more if you switch it to turbo. I was able to iron 3 dress shirts in under 20 minutes, which is a huge improvement over my old iron. I was able to iron the sleeves from one side, without flipping and ironing the other side, and the crease in the sleeve is razor sharp. After ironing the three shirts I still have half a tank of water left.
One thing I have noticed is that while this iron heats up much faster than my old iron, it takes WAY longer to cool down. This really is a good thing, it means that it retains its heat better, and is ready for another shot of steam very quickly.
I do wish the cord was black, but that is a minor quibble that has no impact on the performance of the iron.
The cord isn't super long, but I have one of those whip cord holder things from Polder that clamps onto the ironing board, and I had no issues with reach, even though that elevates the cord 2 feet above the ironing board. I do generally iron quite close to a socket though. Worst case scenario, you buy an extension cord (buy one that is rated to carry enough power for the iron - you don't want to burn your house down.
This is a very hefty iron - which is good - the weight means I don't have to bear down on it like with my old iron. There is a huge amount of steam coming out of this iron - even more if you switch it to turbo. I was able to iron 3 dress shirts in under 20 minutes, which is a huge improvement over my old iron. I was able to iron the sleeves from one side, without flipping and ironing the other side, and the crease in the sleeve is razor sharp. After ironing the three shirts I still have half a tank of water left.
One thing I have noticed is that while this iron heats up much faster than my old iron, it takes WAY longer to cool down. This really is a good thing, it means that it retains its heat better, and is ready for another shot of steam very quickly.
I do wish the cord was black, but that is a minor quibble that has no impact on the performance of the iron.
The cord isn't super long, but I have one of those whip cord holder things from Polder that clamps onto the ironing board, and I had no issues with reach, even though that elevates the cord 2 feet above the ironing board. I do generally iron quite close to a socket though. Worst case scenario, you buy an extension cord (buy one that is rated to carry enough power for the iron - you don't want to burn your house down.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021
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