3 Things to Consider Before Buying a New Rowenta Steam Iron
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There are a few things to consider before investing your hard-earned money into a new Rowenta steam iron.
From Left to Right: Access Steam, DW8197 Pro Master, DW4060 Steam Expert (no longer available)
1. Is a New Rowenta Steam Iron Right for you?
Sewing enthusiast often have a love-hate relationship with Rowenta because their irons shut off after 8 minutes vertical or after 30 seconds in a horizontal position. The feature saves energy and ensure home users don’t forget to power down. However, auto-shutoff is a horrible feature for sewing enthusiasts who spend a lot of time fusing interfacing and pressing seams during long sewing sessions.
The auto-off is something to think about before pulling out your wallet to buy any Rowenta iron. If purchasing a Rowenta iron doesn’t sound like the right solution for you, check out my latest blog article “How to Select the Best Iron for Sewing Projects.” There, you will find a comprehensive guide on how to make the right choice outside of the Rowenta bubble.
While Rowenta branded irons can be a pain, they are indeed built to last. My parents purchased a Rowenta iron in the early 2000’s and it is still going strong. Therefore, I think this brand is nice so long as you take care of the iron and select the one most suited to your needs. Do you still want a new Rowenta steam iron for home use or even for the sewing room?
2. Find out which Rowenta will best suit your needs?
There are so many models of Rowenta iron, but all of them are not the same! The best method for finding the right iron is simple:
- You want at least 1700watts for any serious ironing. A 1500 watt will get the job done, but it will indeed take longer to produce positive results.
- Consider the cord length because you don’t want to run out of cordage when trying to iron.
- Think about how much time the iron takes to heat back up (once cold) because different models vary.
3. Budget!
Try to get the most features for the least money. When I purchased Rowenta Access, it was an impulse buy because the iron was on sale for $30. However, the iron was only 1500watts and variable steam (automatic steam) never kicked in until the iron was set high to the jeans setting. Perhaps, there was just something wrong with my personal unit as I haven’t seen any other complaints about this problem. However, I did think it was important to mention.
While I didn’t like Rowenta Access, I have never been willing to spend the amount of money needed to purchase the brands most popular 9280 Steamforce model.
Rowenta 9280 Steamforce is considered the best iron in the Rowenta brand lineup. Almost every blog and vlog lists this iron as “the one.” Get the iron if you can afford it! But, the next best thing is to go with a cheaper 1700 watt Rowenta iron.
Wanna See More Rowenta Irons?
Check out my latest YouTube video where I review 3 different Rowenta irons. Hopefully, the video will further help you with making a decision about your new Rowenta steam iron.
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