Rowenta Effective DX1700 Iron with Auto Shut-off

Pros: It was a good iron... while it lasted.

Cons: It didn't last very long.
Rowenta's products suck overall.

The Bottom Line: Avoid Rowenta. If you buy, expect frustration, disappointment, and wrinkled clothing for a few weeks while waiting for a replacement.

Review: My wife and I had to return this iron when, just days after the warranty expired, the auto-off system died. Rowenta allowed us to replace this iron by a new one (actually, another model, this model is no longer available... no wonder why). Here's...

Pros: Works good in the beginning, powerful steam.

Cons: Dies after a year of use, soleplate build-up, steam only works good on high setting.

Review: I have been using Rowenta irons for about the last 10 years. I've had some that only lasted a little over a year and then some that lasted 2-3 years. I would always look for sales so I would have another one on hand when the other one died! What's...

Pros: If you don't replace it when it breaks you'll never have to iron again.

Cons: You'll most likely replace it with a cheap Sunbeam that will last forever.

Review: Worked good for a year, then totally overheated and the red light wouldn't stop flashing. Smelled like it was about to burst into flames. Makes a good over-priced book end or paperweight; just cut the cord off.

Pros: Worked REALLY well for 7 months.

Cons: It broke after 7 months.

Review: This was the most expensive and the best iron I ever had. It worked really really well and I thought it was worth the expense. Then it broke. The problem was, it would just shut off in the middle of ironing. Repeatedly. Unusable unless I was willing...

Pros: Most decorative boat anchor I have ever seen! Very streamlined, and the color is superb!

Cons: Not heavy enough to hold even a small boat; perhaps as a paperweight.

Review: Very simply, when you purchase a product, no matter where it was designed, if it was made in Chine, expect the worst, and be prepared to be surprised and pleased if it lives up to its claims.

My wife was confused when the variable lever...

Pros: Looks fancy. Has fancy German brand name

Cons: It leaks! Failed just past 1 year warranty, after light usage!

Review: My first Iron was a sunbeam...I used it rarely, yet it managed to start rusting on the steam holes - not good for Ironing. When it failed, after little use, I thought I'd make a moderate "upgrade" to Rowenta quality....HA! I realize the cheaper...

Pros: None

Cons: always breaks...

Review: wow i thought i was the only one.. but yea failed just after a year.. red light on top started flashing and no heat after a min or so.. bought a new one and returned the defective one.. now same thing... after a year.. red light on top flashing...

Pros: Can use tap water in the iron-no need to purchase distilled water.

Cons: Vertical steam doesn't work, anti-drip doesn't work, ready/power lights are difficult to see in daylight

Review: I wanted an iron that would neatly press my husband's dress shirts for work, so I bought this iron. I also liked the vertical steam and no-drip features.
I decided to try the iron out on a dress I needed to wear for a wedding, using the...

Pros: lots of steam, no drips, can see water level

Cons: non yet

Review: Nice looking, good price and with good features. Weight is just right. Not to heavy. Iron is much better than previous reviews. They must not have read manual.

Pros: Can use tap water

Cons: Doesn't stay heated, auto off kicks in while in use! Controls awkward to reach.

Review: I recently replaced my 10 year old cheapo Black & Decker iron and decided to "upgrade" to a Rowenta. What a mistake!
Worked fine for the first couple of weeks and now the iron won't stay heated due to the auto off feature kicking in every 30...