What's this? Based on performance, convenience, and features. The displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.
Approximate retail price:
$17.99
Summary:This Westinghouse conventional steam iron was fair in overall performance. This iron has auto-shutoff which is a safety feature that powers the iron down when left stationary for a short time, and a stainless sole plate. Has All Temperature Steam which provides steam at lower temperatures settings. Has ready light to indicate that iron is up to temperature.
The Westinghouse Turbo Dry Steam SA46910A is part of the steam iron
test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, steam iron
models like the Turbo Dry Steam SA46910A are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
Steaming rate:
Steaming is calculated over a period of 10 minutes, except for the cordless which are evaluated over a 3 minute period.
Ironing fabric:
Based on: ironing a linen table cloth, thermostat set point, temperature swing and uniformity of soleplate thermal pattern.
Ease of use:
Rates a number of factors, including how easy it was to set, fill, and empty the iron, and to see water levels and markings and indicator lights. Other factors include leaking and how well the iron steamed at low settings.
Features & Specs - Westinghouse Turbo Dry Steam SA46910A
Digital display Indicates that the iron features a digital readout that shows temperature setting.
Digital display
No
Weight (lbs.) The weight is given to 1/10 of a pound.