This is my 4th Rowenta iron - my 2nd pressure steam iron. I had the pro 050 for over 10 years. However, it hit the floor too many times and finally quit putting out steam. So I ordered this one. (Note that the price decreased from $149.99 to $132.57 between April 27th and May 3rd when I received it and Amazon has no price guarantee - which I think is wrong. You can return product and reorder, but that is a hassle. I think it is a poor policy and I don't intend to let up on my dislike of this policy). I have used the 5030 all afternoon and love it more than my 050 (and I loved it).
Addressing some issues others have complained about - namely spitting and sputtering:
You can't overfill the water tank or it will sputter. It needs a certain amount of air space to generate steam - and it will sputter until it gets that air space. If you use the provided funnel, it will fill to the proper height. You can't use distilled or soft water in it or it will sputter - and it won't stop until it gets some calcium and lime mixed in. I use a mixture of tap water and filtered water because my tap water is 26 grains hard. The filtered water is not hard enough. I just had to play with it to get a good mix. But it's not *that* fussy beyond not using distilled or soft water. I routinely overfill the tank, and I just run the steam until it stops sputtering.
The iron provides continuous steam for up to 1 1/2 hours. You have to turn it off and let it cool for a while before you can refill the tank. Some people think they need to see a water level. The upgrade to a removable tank/see water level iron is well over $100. That to me represents a pretty significant difference in price AND tells me that the ability to view the water level is not trivial. It is also a point of failure. In 10 years I had the 050, the iron ran out of steam before I finished ironing maybe three times and that was mostly because I didn't fill it before I started. I either get tired of ironing or run out of ironing first. I refill the tank before I use it and rinse the tank a couple of times a year. Besides cleaning the soleplate, that's all the maintenance I've ever had to do with my pressure steam iron.
This iron has some small holes at the tip, which is nice for getting steam into tight spaces. It's also slightly heavier than the 050 and can be used dry, which the 050 could not. The base provides a secure resting place for the iron, which is a huge improvement over the 050. There is also a place to wind the hose, also not present on the 050. These two features, which were lacking on the 050, probably shortened the life of my 050. The 050 was always getting knocked off because the hose was got caught on the dryer door in my laundry area.
Overall, this is a great iron for the laundry room and the sewing room. It will shorten ironing time and it's a necessity if one wants to improve the look of one's sewing.
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This Item  Rowenta DG5030 Pro Iron Steam Iron Station with Stainless Steel Soleplate, 1750-Watt, Gray |  |  |  | |
| Price | Currently unavailable. | $32.20 | $179.00 | -27% $218.99 List: $299.99 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 1 | Get it as soon as Thursday, May 2 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 1 |
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| Light weight | ||||
| Maneuverability | ||||
| Easy to use | ||||
| Safety Features | ||||
| Wrinkle-free | ||||
| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | A & H Supply | Amazon.com |
| base material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Ceramic | Stainless Steel |
| wattage | 1750 watts | 2400 watts | 1500 watts | 1500 watts |
| special feature | Cordless | Auto Shutoff | Fast Heat Up Technology | Retractable Cord |
| frequency | — | 50 hertz | 50 hertz | 50 hertz |
| weight | 9 pounds | 2.78 pounds | — | 430 grams |
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This is a great iron i have had it for 15 years
This is a great iron i have had it for 15 years, the sad part is they all die eventually , i wanted to buy a backup one, since this one was so great , just beware who you buy it through, some sellers sell broken ones and they are allowed to remove neg feedback so don't expect that to help you choose a buyer, i did and it turned out bad. When the iron is in great shape and you use distilled water with it , it is great and will last years. i have pictures of the broken one i was sent.. the tank needs to be intact in order to be safe and work correctly. i bought the backup one on amazon and the seller was Christian bible group so think twice about purchasing from them. see pics Buy it from the right seller and you will love this iron .. the no shut off feature is great for quilters and sewers!
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kathy scozzafava
I find this iron the best for my needs for durability and comfort
Reviewed in Canada on November 10, 2014