I don't iron very often (but, when I do, ...). In fact, when my now-husband and I were picking out linens for our wedding registry, I exclaimed, "Who irons sheets?!" in response to the "no-iron!" labels. So I went about 8 months of marriage without an iron before realizing I should in fact have one.
I like to have "tools" that work well and last. I knew I would probably use my iron 2 times a month, so I didn't want to spend a whole lot on it. That being said, I know the wisdom in spending a little more up front for a well-working product that lasts, rather than buying several inferior products. Rowenta seemed like the best brand. My ironing-loving mother-in-law has one of their top-priced products, and couldn't recommend it more highly. I wasn't interested in spending the money to buy one just like hers, soI looked at some of their middle-of-the-road ones. However, it seems like the middle-priced ones weren't proportionately better than this one, and Rowenta was either a go high-priced or go low-priced brand. After going to a brick-and-mortar and holding a few different brands/styles, I decided I really liked this one, and Amazon's price was the best.
I have used this iron about 5 times now, and I really enjoy it. I find myself ironing more than I thought I would because I find it relaxing, and this little iron does a great job.
Pros:
It is on the lighter side, but still heavy.
The fine pointed tip with all the steam holes is great.
It is really well balanced.
I don't have any troubles holding or controlling it with my small hands.
Heats up and cools down quickly.
The temp settings seem accurate (a definite cool-warm-hot range)
The steaming is impressive (and also very adjustable).
The mist function is nice (I had to encourage it to work, though. For my first 4 uses, I would press the button and nothing would happen. This last time, I pumped it several times, putting my finger over the hole to create suction, and now it works just fine.)
The pivoting cord is helpful and a good length.
Cons:
The water reservoir seems a little small. I have to refill it if I am ironing more than just a few shirt collars and napkins. This might be setting-based, though.
The water reservoir is awkward to fill. I use a measuring cup, and that helps, but it is awkward. (It is easy to empty, though, for storage.)
It is made in China rather than Germany like their other products. However, it seems very well made! I would have paid a little more, though, for it to have been made with their other irons in Germany.
I'm very happy with this iron, and will recommend it to others! If I remember, I will update this review next year to see if my opinion of it at all changes.
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This Item  Rowenta DW2070 Effective Comfort 1600-Watt Steam Iron Stainless Steel Soleplate with Auto-Off, 300-Hole, Blue |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | Currently unavailable. | $44.41 | $42.99 | $82.00 | -7% $32.49 List: $34.99 | $39.99 |
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| Light weight | ||||||
| Temperature Control | ||||||
| Wrinkle-free | ||||||
| Easy to use | ||||||
| Maneuverability | ||||||
| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | KNDirect |
| base material | Stainless Steel | Aluminum | Stainless Steel | Ceramic | — | PSSI-01 |
| wattage | 1600 watts | 1800 watts | — | 1700 watts | 1600 watts | 1700 watts |
| cable length | 7 feet feet | — | 8 feet feet | 8 feet feet | — | — |
| special feature | Non Stick | Programmable | non-stick | Auto Shutoff, Retractable Cord | Vertical Steaming | Manual, Auto Shutoff |
| frequency | 50 hertz | — | 50 hertz | 50 hertz | 50 hertz | 50 hertz |
| voltage | — | — | 240 volts | 120 volts | — | 110 volts |
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Four Stars
Iron received. Until it was used. I'll finish my review later.I use 1 time- I like this iron.
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