JULY 2012 update.
So Amazon very nicely sent me a replacement steam press, because thank God I was within the return period!!! This second machine they've sent me, I use about once a week for 1-2 hours at a time just doing a whole load of pressing, the way I used the first machine which had the steam function conk out.
So far, this second one has worked fine. Ironing is *not* fun, but this does a good job at making it quite a bit faster, and the steam function is working on this unit unlike my last unit. I was really a little stumped with my first unit. You certainly wouldn't think Singer makes bad stuff, given their hundreds-year old reputation. And I know there've been comments here that this is "cheap stuff" that's "made in China". But you know, quite honestly China makes some of the most forward and state-of-the art tech stuff out there. Every single Apple product is made in China, I mean. You can't get more cutting edge than Apple right?!
Anyway this replacement machine is working fine. Whatever was wrong with the first, is not wrong with the second. And as I mentioned even for the first machine, the build quality is very good. So, pretty happy with this if you can be happy with an iron! I've noticed some of the other steam presses with Italian names, are really this unit re-branded. Don't know if there's any particular advantage to buying those vs this one, they are the same. But I went with Sears to go American, even though it's made in China haha.... Oh well.
Works fine! Good buy. ;-)
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MARCH 2012... original purchase date...
I *hate* ironing, but when i bought this steam press i *loved* this machine!
Really, the first time I used it I was there for like 2 hours happily pressing away and all my clothes and stuff looked like they just got back from the cleaners. I did a lot of shirts, and I did some bedsheets too because I had some guests coming. Otherwise I don't iron bedsheets! But boy wow, did that make the sheets (which were expensive anyway!) feel ultra luxurious and brand new.
So.. I decided to only do ironing once a week. And to do it in a big batch. (With the TV on in the background in case I do get bored haha...).
Second week I used this, still all fine and good. Used it for about a 2 hour stretch.
This past week, which would only the the third time I used it... the STEAM FUNCTION conked out. There's a button on the handle to press for steam. Usually the machine makes this type of odd honking noise, which is the steam part / motor activating. But it does sound like an odd honk of sorts! Well after only about 45 minutes -- water tank still quite full -- no honking noise. And no steam. I wonder what the heck. I unplug it, figure ok maybe it needs to reset or something I dunno. It's like when something's wrong with the computer you just restart it right?!
Well still. No honking noise / no steam. Now *I'm* the one getting steamed.
I continued to do my ironing, but with no steam. Which is certainly one way to iron, but if I just paid $200 for this then the steam should work. Especially since this is called a "steam press"!
Before I bought this machine, I *did* see several reviews where people said the steam function conked out or just never worked from the start. Of course when I bought it I thought, "Well that won't happen to me. I think. I hope. I pray...."
But it did! I called Singer. I swear I think they have one person answering the line (1-800-4SINGER). After being told "you're the 15th caller..." and it goes down one by one bye one, about 25 minutes later I'm talking to a lady and she says only certain Singer repair facilities can do the steam machine repair. Luckily, there is one in the area -- about 30 miles away from me. If that's "in the area". I could certainly drive it one day when I have nothing better to do right?...
So I call the service center, I ask them how long it'll take to possibly repair and he says, "As soon as they send me a new one. It's usually not worth it to repair the steamer part. It breaks because they use cheap electronics." This is literally what the authorized Singer repair guy is telling me! Singer, btw, told me I would *not* be reimbursed for any postage if I sent it in directly to Singer for repair. But that they would "ship it back to me for free". What -- are they supposed to charge me when they ship it back?!!!
Given the Singer brand and it's place in American history, I was REALLY a bit disappointed. I specifically bought this storied American brand because who doesn't know Singer and sewing machines?! There's A LOT of steam presses here on Amazon. I decided I was not going to buy some fancy Japanese or Italian one, because what would happen if I ever needed parts?! I figured I'm gonna buy the good old American one. Good... it was not!
When I found out the repair store was only going to ship it back to Singer, who would then send them a new or refurbished machine which I would then have to drive 30 miles back to the repair center to pick up, I checked here on Amazon to see what the exchange policy was. LUCKILY... I have 30 days and today is day 29! So I hit that "exchange / return" button and a new machine is now on the way from Amazon, and I have to ship the defective one back to them for a swap.
I *LOVE* that Amazon has this pretty easy defective product / exchange policy. Thank God I got it before my 30 days was up too! Gave me quite a bit more faith in Amazon. Definitely a little disappointed in Singer though. The build on the machine is quite good. I would never think it would break. But whatever's under the shell obviously needs some fine tuning.
I think my new machine is supposed to arrive by the end of the week. Just in time for my weekend ironing haha. I'll keep you posted on how well that one stands up. I certainly hope it's better than the first one.
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From the manufacturer
- Reduces 50% of your ironing time.
- Die-Cast Aluminum Base for easy, steady pressing.
- Auto Shut-Off with Audible Alarm puts your mind at ease.
- Limited one-year warranty.
SINGER Electronic Steam Press ESP-2
The Electronic Steam Press ESP-2 will let you whip through your daily ironing using 100 pounds of pressure with just fingertip force from you.
Depending on the fabric your pressing, this press offers you the choice of No Steam or Electronically Pumped Variable Steam.
It has an Electronic Alarm that sounds every 10 seconds if the handle is left down to remind you to lift the handle to ensure that fabrics are not exposed to the heating plate too long.
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Professional Results in Half the TimeSteam Press reduces ironing time by 50%. |
Accurate Electronic Fabric Temperature SettingsVariable settings from nylon to linen. |
Powerful Burst of Steam at Your FingertipsConcentrated steam removes stubborn wrinkles. |
Extra-Large Pressing Surface10 times larger than a conventional iron. |
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Die-Cast Aluminum BaseEasy, steady pressing. |
Auto Shut-Off with Audible AlarmSafe for you and your family. |
PortableLock the handle and this lightweight steam press travels just about anywhere. |
Free AccessoriesIncludes pressing cushion, measuring cup and spray bottle. |
Founded in 1851, SINGER is one of the world’s leading sellers of consumer and artisan sewing machines, and one of the world’s most trusted and recognizable brands. The company has a long history of innovation, having produced, among other breakthroughs, one of the world’s first portable machines, zigzag machines and computer-controlled machines.
Performance Runs In Our Family
The SINGER commitment to quality found throughout our Home Essentials products has endured for 160 years. For generations, we have delivered an outstanding family of products for garment construction and care, known all over the world for their durability and value. The Singer Magic Steam press steamer continues this tradition. At Singer, performance runs in our family.
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| Electronic Temperature Settings | Variable settings from nylon to linen | Advanced LCD Electronic Temperature with 9 Settings | Variable settings | Variable settings |
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great steamer but needs few tricks to go the distance
use a reverse osmosis filtered water or go to cvs and buy some distilled water, tap or well water will ruin your clothes and the steamer. Also, throw away the foam included, it will melt/burn over time and stain your clothesbefore steaming a $60 shirt, grab a white terry cloth or an old towel and run some of the initial steam through. this will purge any of the stale water that's still stuck in the tubes and pump and make sure that only clean steam will get to your clothesbuy one of these or similar:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006IIYRZC/ref=wms_ohs_productyou can make two pads out of one of these, they will last for yearsi used this steamer every single day for a few years and after the above tricks did not have any problems, now i work from home so not using it as muchenjoy saving tons of moneyyou're welcome! :)
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Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2015
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Marg Langdon
Singer is a much better machine than it's rivals
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2022Style Name: ESP-2Verified Purchase
Andrea
Gut für Hausgebrauch
Reviewed in Germany on January 1, 2021Style Name: ESP-2Verified Purchase
Lorenzo Herbert Valladares Vargas
Práctica
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ELIANE W.
Gain de temps, linge impeccable
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Higor
Very useful home appliance
Reviewed in Japan on August 5, 2019Style Name: ESP-2Verified Purchase
