I’m very pleased with this purchase. It’s obvious that the iron is well-made and built to last. I’ve been ironing my work clothes with this for a few weeks and could not be more pleased.
I think the irons in the past which were made in Germany were much better. This iron I believe is made in China. The plate is no longer polished for a smooth glide. It has a satin type unpolished plate. Companies seem to find a way to keep their price low but make the product cheaper. Instead of making a good product and just raise the price.But all in all it is still a good iron
Very nice heavy weight iron with excellent s team features. CAUTION, tends to be much hotter than previous Rowentas. Have ruined 2 garments by melting surface despite following directions.
Over a nice iron without unnecessary electrical doodads/interfaces but with an annoying “guard”
on February 9, 2025
Posted by: Halie
Verified Purchase:Yes
Overall it’s a decent upgrade to the one mum used 20 years. It does feel cheaper, there is even a part that already seems loose next to the steam level lever. The “guard” around the base to make it less likely to tip is the only major complaint. It’s unnecessary and repeatedly catches when ironing.
I've now used this iron a few times after my recent purchase. The overall design seems good and it has good balance. The ergonomics of the on-demand steam and spray triggers are good and the soleplate allows the iron to glide well. One thing I'd like to have which I haven't located yet is an indicator of when the iron has reached the desired temperature setting. My old Rowenta had that clearly visible and I was surprised that this new model seemed to lack that feature.
Third Rowenta iron over 20 yrs. This one does what it is supposed to—irons clothing beautifully. But at a cost. It is heavy, poorly balanced with too much weight upfront, grip handle too wide for my average size hand, leaky when set on “steam” and sitting upright on the base plate.