Rowenta - 1830005299 DG8520 Perfect Steam 1800-Watt Eco Energy Steam Iron Station Stainless Steel Soleplate, 400-Hole, Purple

UPDATED REVIEW - DECEMBER 2022 I've had this item for 7 years now and it is still working fine - I've not had any issues with it - the pump makes a little louder noise now when it is pulling in water but otherwise this iron has continued for work fine for 7 years!! UPDATED REVIEW - JANUARY 2018 I've been using this iron for just over two years now - practically every day and it is still working great. I'm the type of person that irons my clothes just before I wear them - so I use this iron every single morning and it is a true joy to iron now - the steam and heat make easy work of even the most difficult wrinkles. I've had no issues with this iron in the two years I've used it. UPDATED REVIEW - AUGUST 2016 I've been using this steam iron daily for almost 9 months now and have not encountered any issues what so ever. It makes ironing fun and easy - I love the steam so much, makes quick work of tough ironing jobs, glad I made the investment in this product. UPDATE REVIEW - FEBRUARY 2016 I've been using this steam iron on a daily basis for almost two months now and it is working just fine for me - no issues what so ever. It continues to delight me and turns a chore into a joy. I'll update this review again in a few more months. ORIGINAL REVIEW - DECEMBER 2015 What a great iron/steamer - exactly what I wanted. First off - let me clarify that I am writing a review of the ROWENTA DG8520 - I've ready many reviews on this product page that reference other model numbers and I was confused but I want to confirm my info is related to the DG8520 Secondly - this item DOES have an on/off switch! Several people wrote that it does not - please see my photos or read the product manual to see that it does in fact have an on/off switch Lastly - the product is made in FRANCE - unlike many reviews saying it is made in China - the box clearly says made in France. Now - on to my other details. I bought this product after my sister showed me her hand held steamer (another product) that she really liked and it got me to thinking that I also wanted lots of steam but wanted a more traditional iron as well - this is where the ROWENTA DG8520 comes in - the best of both worlds. Having only used this product one day - but on several items it does what is says it does - makes short work of ironing and produces lots of steam unlike a regular iron. The larger water reservoir allows you to iron for extended time period - and you can fill the water tank without having to remove it from the base unit - just flip the lid up and pour. After flipping the power switch to ON the green light blinks while the water tank heats up and produces steam - once it stops blinking it's ready to go. While using the unit the water pump will turn on periodically as you use steam and it needs to draw in more water to the heating unit. The water pump sound is similar to that of a Keurig coffee machine if you are familiar with that sound - some people have said it is very loud - it's not that loud really - the sounds of the steam coming out of the unit is louder in my opinion - that whooshing sound. The dial on the iron controls the temp of the iron - I believe you can leave that turned off and just use steam if you are doing vertical steaming only. The one issue I have is the dial is a bit hard to grasp and turn as it is directly under the handle - it also is a bit hard to read due to its positioning - just a minor annoyance really. The trigger switch for the steam is in the handle and is easy to press to activate the steam. I have noticed some dripping from the iron - but that only seems to happen at initial start up/use and quickly stops - to be expected as we are talking about water vapor!! The base unit gets warm during using due to all the heating of the water. The cord is plenty long to allow you to use easily and move the iron around your ironing board - I have my base unit sitting on a side table right next to my ironing board. I find it interesting that you can place the hot iron on top of the base using and the silicone nubs that it sits on allow it to sit there while hot. Overall, on my short time period with this unit, I'm very happy with this item and it will make the chore of ironing a bit more fun.

(Please look down to skip to the actual review.) Recently, While in the UK staying with some friends I had the joy of using one of these types of irons, it was the T-Fal version. I was immediately impressed! I was able to iron all seven outfits I had shrink wrapped for the trip in a matter of a mere hour or so and not to mention it was a very crisp professional press. In my mind at that moment I knew I couldn’t go back to having a regular iron again. I offered to iron every ones clothes. It was actually fun and relaxing to hear the constant “haaaw” and “shish” of the iron and I press out even the most stubborn wrinkle with ease. The mistress of the house made smart remarks and tried to make it seem like I had a problem or something because I liked ironing so much. But my friend who also happened to be a gadget guy; like myself. He got it. He even gave me a run down of the iron and how he himself had tried one and fell in love with it and thus he also had to make the purchase. He paid around 300 pounds, which at the time had to be around 600 or so US dollars. It was around that moments my dream of having one evaporated like the steam, “hiiissssssss”. See I am not the wealthiest person alive, we saved up for the trip from the US to see my wife’s sister graduate in the UK for a about a year, so a 600 dollar or even a 500 dollar iron was completely out of the question. Did I mention I’m married with kids….yeah.. So, no money to spare. Anyway to the Rowenta So the day comes when I have to depart, I woke up early and used the iron one last time to iron everyone’s clothes, and underwear….and socks. I just didn’t want the experience to end knowing that I would probably never again feel that type of power in my hands. I remembered comparing it to the feeling one might get when switching to their first luxury car and realizing “ wow this truly is a whole new level of car, how can I ever go back to a regular car?” Returning to the states was depressing. I filled my regular iron up with water and was immediately disappointed. I had to hold the iron under the tap at “just the right angle” and if I tried to fill it up too fast then the darned bubble would form and knock the water away from the hole like it was protecting something. The iron hissed but it was so weak, like an old man trying to box and show he’s still got it. And of course I got that “oh you were too fast” water stain, when I put it on my clothes thinking it was ready. So I lived in this mediocrity for weeks dreading the task of ironing. Dreading the “morning hustle” or the weekend “get ready”. But my birthday was around the corner and my wife apparently has found the iron online for under 300 dollars so little did I know that my life was about to change. A bit before my Birthday I got a text from AMAZON stating that the Rowneta DG8520 had been delivered along with a picture of the iron. “NO…she..didn’t” I said in my head. I was elated! I was at work in my “shared space” cubicle and yelled out loud. But the iron was 4 days early and she would not let me have it, even though I knew about it. She said that Amazon had made I mistake to send me that text but that she would not let me use the iron until my Birthday. This was the most horrible punishment that one can do to a man. Make him wait whilst his salvation it but a room away in an Amazon box. For 4 days I continued to iron, the regular way. By the 4th day I couldn’t take it as I got up that morning I did not have the energy to carry on but I continued with the knowledge that soon; soon it would all be over. On my Birthday I was up at the crack of dawn with Amazon box in hand I tore through the box with all the malice a man forced to wait for 4 days could must… finally the dream was real I couldn’t wait to try it out. It was better than expected. This iron actually beats the T-Fal model I was using in most all ways, expect one which I will explain latter. THE REVIEW The Rowenta is a nice looking piece of equipment. The bulky yet sturdy base gives it the look of a true household appliance. All of the parts and pieces are high quality and well made. The water container is sturdy and smart ,clipping on and off with ease, yet staying put when transported. The mesh steam-cord is a nice touch and seems standard yet sturdy and definitely long enough for you to leave the unit in one place (say bathroom sink or on the washing machine) and have the ironing happening near by. You could also just put the unit on the ground under the iron and have plenty of cord to iron depending on your size of course. If having the base on the ironing board is more your style then this is easily accomplished as well. The one gripe I have is the power cord. It does not retract and just sticks out there with no real winding mechanism; maybe that is why it is not in the photo. That one picture which may appear to be the retractable cord is actually a scoop that’s used to clean hard water. The T-Fal had a little cubby at least to tuck away the cord. Oh well , maybe that’s where the other 200 dollar went. ;-) It works well though, even better than the T-Fal. This irons steam level is awesome and constant. Immediately I tested out several pairs of pants that I had not worn in quite some time due to the difficulty I had ironing them and the Rowenta ironed them like they were T-Shirts. You can even iron the very top of your pants with impressive ease, even the belt loops and zipper area are no match. I ironed a velvet smokers jacket while I was on the way out the house, while it was still on my body and it got every wrinkle out (of course I ironed mostly from the inside with the iron /steam pointed away from me even then the steam quickly fogged up my whole situation) there is a tremendous amount of steam they did good here. And while I would not recommend ironing clothes while they are on you I have ironed a couple of my wife’s shirt as she walked up to me while I was ironing by simply pointing the iron at her and pressing the steam button. This iron could iron your King-size bed in 2 minutes because it produces so much heat and steam. That’s how real this iron is , I did it. If you are one who appreciates the simple yet finer things in life and like to spend your time wisely I suggest you get one of these.

I got this steam station after seeing the amazing price at INCREDIBLE LISTINGS on Amazon.ca. I did a bit of research on what the consumers said about the product and I was thrilled. I have no regrets whatsoever. I always wanted a serious iron but never opted for a system like this. So here is my review. I have other Rowenta products such and upright steamer and a travel steamer/iron. I am very pleased with both so the outcome of the quality of this item was not something that I questioned. When I received the item I was SUPER IMPRESSED that I got such a good deal for such quality item. Surely enough I put this baby to the test. I began with silk items which normally I find on cheaper irons with an all stainless steel plate tend to get dirty very easily. Not this machine! It glided well and the steam that it emits is very powerful and any creases vanish in seconds. You do not have to redo anything once it warms up this iron system delivers as a professionally ironed garment at the cleaners. Then I did sheets and here it delivered as well. I have not done anything heavy such as jeans yet but I plan to do so in the coming days which I will post. So far I have not checked the wattage for this machine but other reviewers said it was 1800 so it is heavy duty. It does have an ECO button which Rowenta says saves 20% of the energy. It is quiet portable and the iron locks onto the base from the front and back. The electrical cord unlike other more advanced models does NOT retract but has to be rolled up. I wish this iron came in a case. That would have been a plus for storage but that does not affect its performance. I have a home distiller which is a great thing to have when one needs to iron a large amount of garments. Story Short I am very impressed by this Item and totally thankful to INCREDBLE LISTINGS for having made it available at such a great price. Will certainly recommend it to anyone who wants some serious ironing system that delivers.

Very pleased with this iron. It's expensive, large, and heavy, but it works like a dream. Cuts down the time needed to iron a shirt by more than half, which was one of the main reasons that I bought this iron. Easily gets rid of wrinkles and leaves shirts looking professionally pressed, which was the second of the main reasons that I bought it. I've only had the iron for a few days, and haven't experienced any possible quality concerns. The base plate is high quality with a huge number of holes for the steam. Lacking a water reservoir on the iron, it is lighter than a regular iron, but still has a good weight and a solid feel. I was looking for a quality machine that left my clothes looking better and being finished faster than with a regular, sub-$100 steam iron, and I was not disappointed.

Great iron, I have had this for more than 5 years. The only issue it is very loud.

Très bon article. Je recommande vivement. Facilite énormément le repassage.

This iron started off great, ordered it in jun2020, great, produced lots of steam and had a big tank. Now a year and a half later November 2021. The iron is dead, started to pump and steam constantly using up a tank of water in a day. It is totally broken and it was great when it worked but an expensive product to only last a year and a half. I would not bother buying this product.