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.

I'm one of those bizarre people who actually enjoys ironing. At least when I can use a quality iron that doesn't stain with brown spots randomly appearing like an evil fountain pen in your best shirt pocket, or run out of water needing to be refilled every five minutes. I opted for a Delonghi Pro1645, that I had for maybe 10 years based on reviews at the time and was relatively happy with it. It fit what I believed was required of a durable iron. It was heavy, no matter it's somewhat smallish footprint, and so retained heat. Several drawbacks I overlooked was that it had an insanely few amounts of steam holes on the soleplate so the steam was sort of a backup helper not the main ironing force. It required that I use heavy starch to get the job done as well, there was no way to see how much water was in the tank and it needed to cool down before opening up to add more. I always didn't stop filling in time and inevitably had a puddle to clean up after every topping off. The steam cord was also frustratingly short as well. But I thought I had the best that was out there. I've had this Rowena Steam system a month now, and I feel like I was living in the stone ages the last years of ironing! First of all, this is a proper Steam Iron with steam holes covering the entire soleplate. Second, the steam doesn't just ooze out like before but is exhaled with an impressive pressure to permeate whatever it is you're ironing, frequently eliminating the need to flip the piece over to iron both sides! Then there's the transparent tank that allows you to see at all times your water level, plus the ability of adding water on the fly without risk of being horrible scalded and disfigured for life! The steam hose is at least 50% longer than my previous iron which allows it to be so much more flexible and able to use with ease. The iron itself sits firmly upright on it's haunches while you reposition the garment on the board so it doesn't need to be put back on the silicone pad on the body each change of position. But it's literally redefined what ironing is to me. Steam has a compelling power over wrinkles and fabric so that the moist heat relaxes any fiber to release the wrinkles. I was accomplishing that with the moisture the starch supplied for years. But starch can gum things up and cause white flakes as well as shirts especially that felt more like wearing steel plated armor and not comfortable cotton. I completely stopped buying and using spray starch. Ironing a shirt takes a fraction of the time as before. Also, I don't worry about scorching anything since the steam pulse works so quickly that The iron doesn't need to stay in any spot more than a second. The cord is also extremely generous, I think it said somewhere it's 12 feet long. I don't use tap water, though it has a build in system to remove minerals. I opt for filtered water with my under sink system, to avoid any mineralization in the myriad holes and sole plate. The iron itself is comparatively remarkably light weight and I was afraid that would translate into not having enough metal to hold the heat. But the pressured steam pulse eliminates the need for a heavy dense metal iron. I already appreciated the power of steam, so have two steamers, the larger is a Jiffy Professional model that might be more for a costume designer or tailor, but I used to steam some clothing items as well. I have yet to power it up since I have this Rowena, since I can use it to steam even casual shirts on the board or even shoot steam on a garment hanging on my suit valet stand. This might seem overkill for your needs or too expensive. But even with my limited needs, I absolutely love this product. The iron itself is relatively light weight, though the tank has a substantial footprint. It heats up and is ready to go in just a few minutes. You can iron hours without needing to refill the water, but can refill on the fly, so no need to power down. The steam is incredible and extrudes over the entire soleplate with substantial clothes penetrating pressure. The steam cord is very generous in length as is the power cord. The iron sits upright very securely between passes while you reposition your garment. So far, I can't think of a single thing I don't like about this iron. Not to mention saving the cost of spray starch, which over the next two years will actually pay for the iron itself. I read all the reviews across websites and watched numerous videos from users and believe, especially if you have a large family or just require lots of ironed garments, I can't imagine any product doing a better job than this, made in France, Rowena. (A German company with obvious German efficiency, though many of their products are manufactured in the USA also.)

First, a disclosure of sorts. Unlike many people, ironing is not a chore for me, it is a recreational hobby, practically a passion. And I rarely write reviews for anything, but this appliance deserves 10 stars if I could give it. I've been ironing for myself and my family for about 40 years and I've worked with a lot of irons but this appliance is in a world of its own awesome power and effectiveness. I've been a loyal user of Rowenta products for years but recently I have been disappointed time and time again with the hand-held irons, even those from Rowenta, because they leak from the steam chamber no matter how carefully the iron is handled and moved about on the garment. I've returned at least two and my most recent one, which I also purchased from Amazon, leaks as well, but I had resigned myself to it. Not anymore! I set this new appliance a couple of ironing tasks to test it out. First, I pressed flannel and it came out perfectly. The steam is so powerful and plentiful (I ironed for a full hour with no refilling the chamber, which is amazing and saves loads of time and effort, and that wasn't even at full water capacity) that you don't have to press on fabrics that will show ironing marks, such as flannel will, to get an amazing set of creases and elimination of all wrinkles. Next I pressed a "no-iron" shirt. In my opinion, and yes, I am opinionated so no need to point it out, there is absolutely no such thing as a "no-iron" 100% cotton, or 50/50 cotton/poly (but who wears those anymore?) dress shirt. People claim you can take them out of the dryer, hang them, and they look ironed and I call BS on that. If nothing else the sleeves won't be creased properly. Anyway, this "no iron" shirt has ironing instructions, so if that isn't irony I don't know what is. The Steam Station handled this shirt with ease in record time. I moved on to a very light weight cotton shirt that tends to wad up on the tails when washed and it wrinkles if you look at it cross-eyed. This took a bit more effort, as I expected, but the power of the steam took care of even the most stubborn of the set in wrinkles in record time. I couldn't have been more pleased. Next I tackled a pair of canvas pants. Heavy duty canvas. I reversed the pants and started with the back pockets, which cannot be lifted and ironed separately, which is of course how it should be done if you are properly ironing, so I had to rely on the steam power alone to penetrate two layers of canvas. Flawless! Even the pocket flaps, which would amount to 4 layers of canvas, were wrinkle free without having to reverse the pant and iron on the front of the fabric. On the legs it was not necessary to iron both sides, even though I did just for fun, as the steam was more than powerful enough to press through both layers. Those canvas trousers have not looked this good since they were new. Finally, I reversed the pants right-side out to set the crease, and I could accomplish this without having to actually touch the fabric, using just steam alone, THROUGH ALL FOUR LAYERS of canvas. This is important because it means that on dark fabrics that would otherwise show iron marks, I can dispense with using an ironing cloth to protect the fabric because the plate doesn't actually have to touch to set the crease. I repeated the performance with a pair of navy blue knit trousers that would normally require an ironing cloth to set the seam, but one was not needed with the incredible amount of steam coming out of this thing at great pressure. I also tested removing small wrinkles that managed to find their way onto fabrics as they were moved about the ironing board by using the upright steam function while holding the garment firmly to stretch out the fabric hanging on a hanger. Excellent results. There is simply no way that a hand held steam iron could produce this volume and power of steam, and the basic physics of ironing require that cotton fibers be damp to be reset and release wrinkles, so the steam power is essential. This is why, long ago, we used Coke bottles with aluminium sprinkler caps on them to dampen cotton garments before ironing them. Does anyone else remember those? The hand unit is very light weight and easily to manipulate. In terms of size, sure, the unit is bigger than a hand held iron, but it fit perfectly on the right hand end of my standard ironing board, nothing fancy about it, and even size 32 length pant fit on the board with the unit in place with no crowding. And, both the power and steam cords are long enough that you could easily set the unit on a nearby table or counter if your ironing board was a bit small. Yes, this appliance is expensive, but I paid approximately $150 for my last hand held only to have leak problems, so it is worth it if you are serious about ironing. One caution, and it is only because the device works so well, is to be very mindful of where your hand is while holding garments in place before pressing that steam button because the steam is high volume and high pressure. You could get burned easily if not careful, but common sense should prevail here. Also, the steam delivery cord will heat up during use as it delivers steam, but it isn't hot enough to burn you; you will feel it when it touches you. I was having such a good time that I even ironed 3 t-shirts just for the fun of it. Honestly, I wish I had more clothes that needed ironing and the only reason I am not taking previously pressed items out of the closet to redo them is because I have guests coming over. For a person as picky about ironing results as I self-admittedly am, as in I don't take my shirts to the dry cleaners because they don't do an adequate job of pressing, this steam iron station is a dream come true. It performed flawlessly true to description and I couldn't be happier. If you do a lot of ironing, or even if you do a small amount but believe that something worth doing is worth doing correctly and well, then this is hands-down without question the best ironing solution for you.

This replaced a DeLonghi VVX1470XGA Ironing Steam Station that I bought 2 years ago. It stared to leak on the screw in filler cap. A poor design. So I was in the market for a new steamer, once you've used a steamer its hard to go back to just a regular iron. This model just came out and is an improvement on the previous Rowenta model it replaced. But doing research, there is a more advanced model Rowena isn't importing yet, so be aware of that. It has a control knob for the steam strength, this model only has one setting. My DeLonghi also had the control knob but 99% of the time we left it on its max setting so I don't think that'll be a problem on this model. So far so good. Love that it has a reservoir that is transparent so you know the water level. That in itself is worth the upgrade from the DeLonghi model. And the reservoir is not under pressure so you can add water to it any time. How it manages this is it'll siphon water when it needs it from the tank. You can hear an audible pump when this happens. Also, since it doesn't have to heat the whole reservoir, the warm up is very quick for a steamer, three minutes is the rating, and that's about right. The Delonghi took 10+ minutes sometimes to generate steam. But the advantage of that system is that you get a consistently strong stream of steam. Whereas on the Rowenta the steam pressure wanes when it siphons fresh water from the reservoir. But not enough that it makes a difference while ironing, it might though if you use it as a steamer in the upright position. I also like that the safety shut off is longer than the Delonghi, sometimes with the Delonghi, I'd leave it after turning on for it warm up only to return and its has shut itself off and I'd have to wait for the warm up. I also like the clip that locks the iron into the body of the steamer for transport. I dislike the mauve color, looks like its from the 80's. The more advanced model that isn't sold in the USA yet, is a much nicer color and trim. I will say that it is considerably larger than the Delonghi, so make sure you have room for it. But otherwise, I highly recommend this steamer.

This appears to be a used iron! I am a little disappointed. When the box arrived the outer box was fine and sturdy. The inner box appeared to be the same with a protective plastic coating around the inner box. When I unwrapped the inner box and opened it, the iron was flopping around, the base was scratched all over, the styrofoam was broken in two places inside the box too. After removing the iron, and reading the directions, there is a lock to be able to move the iron and base together and not have the iron fall off. This iron was not locked to the base prior to shipment, The iron does not appear to be shiny and new. The cord was just refolded, with no plastic over the cord and no protection plastic over the plug. The iron was not in plastic. All things you buy now are placed in plastic bags you have to remove before using when you buy them new. I do have a two year warranty but nonetheless, I bought a brand new iron and should have gotten one. April 5, 2017 UPDATE: I was shipped another iron in a very short time. Amazon is good about this. Love you Amazon! This one looked so much better but again, the iron looks used. The cord is dirty like it has been on a dirty floor. The inside did not have the new baggie wrappings but the iron was more secure for the shipment than the last one. The directions were not used I could tell, so that at least was nice. After plugging it in and waiting about 3 to 5 minutes for the light to remain solid green, I used the iron and was I ever impressed! This steam made my sewing go so much easier and it takes almost no time to secure the interfacing to the facing with this iron. That step in sewing used to take forever with my old iron. I am so happy this iron does not leak. It did have a slight smell but it is going away. I would definitely buy this iron again as it works so well. Now I know what the happy owners of this iron like about it. It is just fabulous! So, will people who are thinking of buying this iron be worried that they will get a used one? I would be. Please buy the extended warranty, because when I told Amazon I had one, the return was immediate with no questions. Yes, it is a little more but what if the iron (that looks reconditioned to me) breaks in 6 months? That was my logic when buying the extended warranty and I did not know at the time the iron looked used or reconditioned. Now, knowing what I have seen, I highly recommend an extended warranty for this terrific iron.

After almost 20 years my trust green Panasonic iron was beginning to show it's age. I started researching irons and found fairly ho-hum results as well as reviews. I thought that I wanted something like a Laura Star, but don't have either the space or the money for a gravity fed. Prior to my Panasonic (which, if they they still made it I would vigorously recommend) I used Rowenta irons...my 1990 model is being used at times as a dry iron....but boy my older models were dismal disappointments because of spitting and the discoloration that resulted. Hence my vow to never buy another one. In reading numerous reviews, searching Consumer Reports and other like websites I kept coming across decent reviews and ratings for this Rowenta DG8520 Perfect Steam, steam generating iron. I was intrigued enough to request it for my birthday. I now make clothes as well as quilts and it seemed to be a good "bridge" model between a regular type steam iron and a gravity fed sysytem like Laura Star. It was a total surprise but I LOVE this thing! It absolutely generates steam without end. The ironing looks as if I used a clapper....and the results when I do use a clapper are pretty darn impressive...yes, if ironing can be a pleasure ...this machine makes it so. It is not as heavy as I had feared and it does not seem to draw more electricity than my Panasonic...even with the higher wattage. Longevity remains to be seen of course, I am using my bottled (bought in 5 gallon jugs) drinking water just to try to eliminate that potential issue (of too many mineral, or too hard, soft etc). The water is held in a well made plastic type tank and I suspect that this feature alone will mean that discoloration will not be an issue in the future. At this point I am both thoroughly happy and quite impressed with this steam generating iron. Time will tell...but I love using it l..and really hope that it won't let me down...I would be happy to,love Rowenta products again.

It may be the best product on the market. Very easy to set up, add water, track water usage, and iron with. Good craftsmanship, though, after a couple of years of use, electrical cables may come loose, so I would recommend keeping a loop next to the place the electrical cable comes out of the steam station so that it does not tag as easily. The reason for 4 stars: All Rowenta steam stations that I have owned (4 models now) spit water when in the low steam setting. High steam works great, is really easy to iron with, and gives great results; But, lower the steam for delicate clothes (silk, etc.) and it's like you open a valve of water on your clothes. I don't know why this cannot be controlled much better in the future. Well, here goes one star... Also, do not just use tap water (especially in hard water regions), and clean that collector once in a while (very easy to clean), or you will end up with a white powdery residue on the iron's plate and your clothes. It usually dusts off, but it's a hassle.

Ten years ago, I bought this same iron (slightly different back then - they've made some improvements). It's been an incredible performer all those years. I am career military, so keeping my uniforms looking perfect is part of my job. After ten years, my son knocked the old workhorse off the high shelf it lives on between uses and it dropped 6 feet to the hard floor. It developed a minor leak from the bottom of the base, which prevented it from building up full steam pressure. I was very glad to see that Rowenta still makes this iron and was happy to purchase this as a replacement. It's heavy, yes. It's bulky, yes. It takes a while to build up steam pressure, yes. But it works better and faster than any other iron I've used in my life, which includes 25 years of ironing military uniforms. Because it's pressurized steam generated in the base, you never have to deal with it spitting water. It also holds MUCH more water than a typical iron, and provides MUCH more steam. The steam is under enough pressure you can hang your clothes and steam them well if a hot iron might damage them. This updated version includes a calcification catcher. I'm interested to see how well that works. Plus they made the water tank see-through so you know how full it is (that was my one complaint about the old version - now fixed). Highly recommended! And if this one ever gets dropped, I'll happily buy another just like it.

Excelente plancha, te toma la mitad de tiempo de planchado y con mucho menos esfuerzo, buena presión de vapor. Llevo ya algunos meses con ella y todo perfecto, veremos si resiste el paso del tiempo.

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.

Aquí en México, este tipo de estación de planchado no lo encuentras, por lo menos de esta marca La marca existe pero no con esta gama. Tenia mis dudas pero al valorar reseñas, investigar un poco, preguntar en foros e investigar precios. fue la mejor compra que hice con este modelo. Mi esposa esta sorprendida, tuve la oportunidad de probarla por primera vez y usarla como 30 min continuos para ver si tenia defectos. No los encontré. Llevo un mes usándolo, sin problema alguno. Lo único que hay que considerar es que el acero de la plancha se va ensuciando, a lo que es estricto se limpie como lo indica el manual o conseguir el kit de limpieza de Rowenta que se vende en amazon. No he podido encontrar algo similar en tiendas. Envió rápido, caja sin daños y en buen estado, el unicel venia intacto, sin rayones o golpe alguno. Precio calidad recomendable.

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.

Esta plancha funciona muy bien. Con poco esfuerzo deja la ropa impecable. Ideal para grandes cantidades de ropa por planchar. Es ligera. Funciona muy bien