Rowenta DZ9080 Iron with Auto Shut-off

Pros: Large, hefty iron with two steam settings and 400 holes.

Cons: Perhaps too large and heavy for some. Price of admission is high.

The Bottom Line: The Advancer is the best Rowenta iron yet. The 400 steam holes and dual steam feature alone make it a winner in my book!

Review: I've owned Rowenta home appliances for more than 25 years and am a big fan. Since virtually all my garments require pressing, I have felt the need to purchase the best iron available, whatever the cost. Rowenta has been leading the pack for so long I ...

Pros: Even heat, durability. Glides across fabric with little effort. Excellent steam output. No distilled water

Cons: Weight, the iron can get heavy. So much steam you need to fill reservoir often.

The Bottom Line: The best iron I've ever owned. Good sole plate, plenty of steam, even heat.

Review: I recently purchased the Rowenta DZ9080 Iron with Auto shut-off when my Black and Decker became too scratched to use. I have never been happier. I iron almost everything I wear. In fact my husband used to tease me that I even ironed his underwear ...

Pros: Excellent when the work

Cons: Poor quality control recently

Review: I have had Rowenta irons for about 20 years and they are generally the best you can get. However, I bought a new Advancer and it would not auto shutoff. I exchanged it and the next had the same problem and also would not stop heating (it got extremely ...

Pros: Heavy, sturdy

Cons: Spits out particles when steam starts.

Review: Both my neighbor and I have the Rowenta DZ9080. Both of us have had problems with particles (maybe hard water?) spewing out onto clothing when steaming. Sometimes stains the clothing. The instructions clearly state to use TAP water, not distilled. Not ...

Pros: Good steam, when it works.

Cons: Extremely inconsistent performance. Spits water and heats unevenly.

Review: I have owned Rowenta products for many years. They used to be absolutely wonderful and reliable. However, within the past 5 years I have had nothing but problems. The DZ9080 is the second Advancer I have purchased, and has similar problems to the one it ...