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| About - Rowenta Effective DX1900 |
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The Rowenta Effective DX1900 is part of the steam iron test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, steam iron models like the Effective DX1900 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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This European brand is positioned as a premium brand. The models include either stainless-steel or nonstick soleplates. These irons have many features. They're are sold at department stores, Bed Bath & Beyond, Sears, Target, specialty stores, and online. Prices range from $50 to $150. |
| Features & Specs - Rowenta Effective DX1900 | |
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Digital display |
No |
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Weight (lbs.) |
3.2 |
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Rowenta Leaks
7/27/2012
Pros
Effective
Cons
Best Uses
At Home
Comment:
The iron is effective until it begins to leak. I am on my third - or fourth? - Rowenta. It is good until it begins to leak, which is anywhere from three months to three years. Steamwise, it is the best, but the leaks are ruinous to fabrics.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
Rowenta DX1900
7/2/2012
Pros
Glides well
Heats Quickly
Irons Smooth
Time-saver
Cons
Breaks easily
Easily tips over
Water sprayer malfunction
Best Uses
At Home
Comment:
During my DAILY use, the ease of ironing with this steel soleplate based iron seems to be better than some non-stick soleplate based irons I have used in the past. However, I feel there are some MAJOR design flaws. The iron tips over very easily when left standing on an ironboard. As a result of the tip-over, cord reel assembly (the base) breaks very easily! I could sense that the iron is not stable at all when left standing (probably due to high center of gravity)! The water sprayer is prone to malfunction (as I have experienced with some I owned). After pressing it to spray, the spray button does not come back quickly to the original position which, I think, could be due to clogging or air-leak. Self-clean did not seem to help cleaning the sprayer.<br /><br />The screw system to keep cordreel assembly attached to the body could have been better designed to withstand frequent drops. The design engineers should work on making the unit more stable when left standing on an ironing board.<br /><br />I think CR engineers should re-consider their system for evaluating irons.. The following are worth considering: <br />a) the material quality of parts (e.g. sprayer, steamer, thermostat, etc.)<br />b) functional reliability of parts<br />c) stability of irons (tipping over)- thus causing breakages, and potential injuries to users
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
Leaks
5/31/2012
Pros
Cons
Leaks
Not Effective
Ruins fabrics
Best Uses
Comment:
Beth
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
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User has of experience with this product
jumpballjoe
05/17/2008
Strength
good temperature control, glides easily
Weakness
LEAKS,LEAKS
The iron began to leak around the cord opening at the bottom after about 6 months. Received a replacement iron under warranty and this new unit started to leak at the same area after about 7 months. Called Rowenta and they claim that there have been no problems with this model, and told me to send it back.I would not recommend this model based on my experience over the past year.
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User has 1 Month of experience with this product
Love this Iron
03/27/2008
Strength
Steams better than most
Weakness
none
love this iron for the price. I've had many irons and has paid much to four times as much as I paid for this one. For the price, this is the best. It outperformed 95% of the irons I've owned.
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User has 90 Days of experience with this product
Rowenta DX1900
02/17/2007
Strength
Airglide; temperature settings
Weakness
cord reel; leaks; no product manual came with the iron and no product manual is available online; the auto steam begins switch slides to the no steam setting as soon as the iron heats up.
cord reel; leaks; no product manual came with the iron and no product manual is available online; the auto steam switch slides to the no steam setting as soon as the iron heats up.
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