Do alot of laundry? The Rowenta DG5030 Pressure Iron and Steamer is designed for a busy family looking to get the most efficiency from an iron. Let's face it, nobody really enjoys ironing. This model makes it easier. The powerful vertical steam option allows the iron to be used in an upright position to remove wrinkles from hanging garments, including curtains, drapes and slipcovers. The steamer has variable steam control so output levels can be adjusted to fabric type. It has a ergonomic trigger for immediate powerful steam. The steam is distributed through a 6 foot long steam cord for optimal versatility. The water capacity is extra large, at 33-ounces., for up to 1.5 hours of uninterrupted use. A 12 foot long electrical cord provides greater convenience and the compact base fits most ironing boards. Nonstick, stainless-steel soleplate seems to glide without friction over fabrics. Iron rest for convenient storage of iron during use, secured position during transport Variable Steam Control lets you adjust steam to output to fabric types, powerful steam for thick, heavy fabrics or light steam for delicate fabrics 9 foot long steam cord for versatility
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Don't buy it!:
We have owned this iron for about a year; bought it from Amazon. When it worked, it was great, especially for doing lots of ironing at once. But, it has had a chronic leaking problem, with water seeming to end up on the floor right under where I am ironing so I invariably dragged a just ironed sleeve through a puddle of water. Lack of tank gauge window was not a big deal, and you needed to keep it full for good results. However, today the switch went out and it is dead. Horrible product!
Very disappointed:
After doing without an iron for many years, I bought this iron on the strength of the Amazon reviews. But I've been extremely disappointed. The iron sputters all the time, you can't see how much water is left, it's scary to refill if you've used the iron recently (you have to make sure to expel all the steam). Moreover, the instructions are lousy. I mistakenly thought I was getting what I paid for, and I've never before paid for such an expensive iron.
Just as good as my Sargent Steam Machine:
I own a large steam machine that cleans everything. I have had it for years and love it. It came with an iron attachment that just broke. I contacted the company but they no longer make parts for my older machine and I would need to spend $250 to buy a new iron or $400 for a standalone iron. I knew I wanted an iron that had pressurized steam because my other machine was fabulous and fast. Instead of springing the extra money for that brand I decided to try this iron. I had nothing to lose, I could just... more info
Great iron, but the lack of a water level is its downfall:
I like the iron. It does a great job on even the gentlest of fabrics! Though, I do iron in large quantities and the lack of a water level is the product's downfall. I followed the instructions on how to refill the chamber while in use, but it still was dangerous and not worth it. I used up whatever steam was left in the unit, then let it cool and unplugged it too. According to the rather simple directions, this should have sufficed. Though, when slowly unscrewing the cap, a loud shriek came out of the... more info
