I was sad to say goodbye to my first Rowenta iron that I used regularly for at least 25 years, Like my first, I purchased the iron second from the top. It’s a bit larger and heavier but functionally is substantially improved from the first. My old iron had a shot of steam, which I used instantly, but my
It's understandable that a manufacturer needs to find new places to build their products to keep costs down, but the challenge there is maintaining quality. Between the Rowenta I owned before and this one, there was a noticeable difference. The temperature selector felt cheap, the steam didn't come out as smoothly, or as consistently and it just didn't iron as well as my old one. While this is still a good iron, I think I will consider other brands the next time I purchase.
Replaced my 20 year old Rowenta with this unit. The improvements are, probably unsurprisingly, impressive. I use my iron primarily to press fabrics and garments for home sewing. The Steamforce emits powerful amounts of steam across the entire sole plate, including the tip. It heats up fast and stays quite hot. There is an auto shutoff to manage, which makes it less than ideal for sewists, but it reheats quickly. The water tank is fairly well sized to the steam emitted, although it could be larger. It’s kind of awkward to fill. While the overall construction isn’t quite as hefty or sturdy feeling as my 20 year old retired Rowenta, I’ll take the performance of the new iron any day.
I left my old Rowenta on overnight and it caught fire the next day. Fortunately I was home when 8 smoke alarms went off so I picked it up and took it outside. I purchased the similar iron to what I had. It's a heavier iron with upgraded features. Works just like it is supposed to. It looks good. I unplug it when not in use to be sure it is off. I recommend it as high quality and all I need.
I had a Rowenta Iron for years, but it started to leak and I needed to replace it. The Rowenta replacement Iron does not hold up to the former one, it does not get hot enough and the dial is difficult to turn to the desired settings. Not too happy!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from rowentausa.comBy All Clad Customer Care, March 10, 2026
Dear Customer,
We are truly sorry that your new iron isn’t living up to the legacy of your last one. We aim for every Rowenta to deliver that signature heat and ease of use. Please contact our Consumer Care team so we can look into the heating and dial issues and make this right for you.
I am about to give up on Rowenta irons. This one seems to be uneven in temperature, going up and down. It is not as hot as I had hoped it would be.Others I have bought “spit” the water in the tank. I willl just buy less expensive irons in the future.They are about as effective..
Response from rowentausa.comBy All Clad Customer Care, March 3, 2026
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience. That’s not the performance you should expect from a Rowenta steam iron. Our team would like to understand what happened and help make this right—please contact us at 1-800-769-3682 for assistance.