I like Rowenta’s. They’re great for sewing and plain old ironing.

I have a Rowenta, too. It is the best iron I have ever had.

I love my Rowenta! I'm on my second one. I have a lot of cotton and linen and iron more than most people. I always have a new backup iron and at someones recommendation, bought a Singer brand on sale and used it once. It's going to the donation pile.

Another vote for Rowenta.

Well that was easy! Roenta it is- any specific model recommendations? Don't need the $200 version for sure. A dear friend has the kind with the separate water tank, but I don't have that kind of need. Thanks all..

If you don't need one often, this one

on sale at Macy's (live link)

might fit your needs. It looks similar to my own. I iron very little, I do like ironed pillow cases but most of my clothing I either fold or hang still warm from the dryer. DH creases his own jeans - because I refuse to iron work clothes.

I do press his dress shirts for him.

I have an iron with a flat base to stand it on and retractable cord like I saw in a couple hotel rooms.

I don't care how nice an iron is, if it's so unstable you can't stand it up and so light weight that the cord tips it over and it falls on the floor, I am not gonna be happy with it.

I bought a Chi steam iron last year with a retractable cord from Amazon. I'd never spend on a Rowenta or such given how much I iron? It's a steaming machine!

I checked

Mine is a Hamilton Beach commercial. I would love to sleep on ironed sheets actually.

Heading out of town and needed to iron a few things so that's what brought this to mind. Mine works fine, but the sole plate is dirty and occasionally drags on some things. Have tried all the tricks to clean - unsuccessfully - it's easily 30 years old and owes me nothing. Once I'm back I'll narrow down the options but it sounds like one of the < $100 Rowenta models or something similar will take me through whatever remains of my ironing years. Thanks all.

The Rowentas in that price category are the ones that do not last as long or have a higher incidence of leaks. The ones I have list near $200 but I paid nearer $100. They do go on sale at Macy's, WD and Amazon. Costco had one I got for $49 -- wish I'd bought another. I could have bought them all and become a dealer. LOL

Main purpose for this post though was to say that I have no personal experience with Chi and forget about them outside of hair products, but I have heard good things about them. I have seen one on Costco's website too.

I'll remember to check costco-

All I iron are altar linens, ironed while still damp, no steam. They turn out beautifully even with me at the helm. My current iron is old and a bit suspect. I just ordered a Chi from Costco.

Bunny, let us know how you like it.

The Chi iron arrived today and it's going back. To say I hate it would be an understatement. It weighed about 1.5 lb. more than my trusty Sunbeam. Like strapping on a 28-oz. can of tomatoes. It was huge, long and tall. I'm not tall, so it meant holding my arm up at an uncomfortable height for ironing. It's all packed up and ready to go to the UPS store, which is closer to me than across town to Costco. I cannot unrecommend it enough.

I gave the plate on my Sunbeam a good scrub and thanked it for its many years of service and here's to many more.

Thanks for the heads up Bunny - I'll move on from the Chi. I'm short and although my ironing board is adjustable within a huge range I don't need an awkward shaped iron requiring contortions. Wish I could clean up the plate on my old Black and Decker - maybe I should get another one and just be done with it!

DLM, the model I have for ironing clothes is the AccessSteam. I especially like the longer pointy tip of the Rowenta vs. my old B & D. It has a retractable cord, which can be a little fussy on occasion, but I despise dangly cords.

2pups funny you mention the retractable cord - any small appliance I've used that has one I find to be a pain and not worth the hassle. Corralling the cord to put an iron away is not a deal breaker for me and Amazon has the corded AccessSteam for $30 - add to cart.

@DLM2000-GW not sure if you already purchased a new iron, but thought I'd mention this product I have used to clean my iron. It works amazingly well. You put it on while iron is hot and rub it off. I don't iron anymore (use a steamer now), but back when I did, I used this stuff all the time.

Link on the big river: Iron Cleaner

I did already buy the corded Rowenta but will keep the iron cleaner in mind because at some point I'll probably need it - thanks jsk.

Now for the update/review. I purchased the Rowenta Access Steam. I am not a fan. Once it's on and I'm ironing, it's fine, does what it's supposed to do but I can't say it irons any better than the cheapo I had. The dial to see the temp/fabric setting is impossible to read without a flashlight and I don't even wear glasses. The fill spout is a PITA, hard to open, hard to see the water level and impossible (for me) to fill without spilling. I'll be contacting Amazon customer service and am prepared to do battle to get the shipping refunded - getting the iron cost refunded is not an issue but I'll push for the total. Oh, and it's heavy, which is not horrible as weight actually helps in the process of ironing, but with modern steam options it's not necessary. It's heavy enough that I actually notice it compared to my old iron. Harrumph.

Sorry it didn't work for you. Rowenta has been going through changes. Being made in France doesn't bother me, but I wondered what other things were happening. They do redesign even the basic functions. I'd much prefer they take a design that really works and stick with it -- but I'm hoping not to need another iron for a long time, if ever. DH loves the Laurastar.

I have the Chi model, this one from Amazon: Steam Iron for Clothes with 8’ Retractable Cord, 1700 Watts, 3-Way Auto Shutoff, 400+ Holes, Professional Grade, Electronic Temperature Control, Titanium Infused Ceramic Soleplate (DISCONTINUED)

I don't find it too heavy for as much as I iron? There is a new model that is more expensive, but this one is still available. I love the steam and the easy fill water chamber.

lascatx I don't think it's all a Rowenta issue - it's at least partly a me issue, you know old dog new tricks kind of thing! I admit to getting used to something and then being reluctant to change. A lot of irons newer than mine (and I just figured out the date on it, bought in 2020) seem to have the control dial under the handle which is really hard to read when the dial is dark and the iron body is dark and the lettering is not much of a contrast. My old one had a dial on top of the handle, same as the fill spout which did not require a snap on cover.

maddie250 since I no longer have Prime I don't order often from Amazon and this time had to pay $20 (!!!) shipping even though the order was over the minimum. Thankfully they have already refunded the total including sipping.

Hate to even say it but I checked online for what's in stock at our local Wally World and they have quite a selection including Chi, Rowenta, Black and Decker, Hamilton Beach and others. It'll be an adventure ;-)

I get that -- the one Rowenta we've had that I like the least has a dial under the handle -- where I tend to hit it and turn the dial far too often. I can hear it, so I stop and adjust again.... Works, but adds extra steps.

I'm sorry the Rowenta was a bust. I went online to see the newer ones after your comments. They are so different from mine. Mine is the Rowenta Professional, made in Germany and is all white with a dial under the handle, but very easy to read. I also realized I have had mine for a long time. I dont think I would like the new dark ones either. Hope you find one that works for you.

ETA: And I think I got it at a Tuesday Morning for around $35.