Question 1

any dripping issues with the chi? how does it compare to rowena 5080?

Accepted Answer

There is no dripping. I do a lot of ironing so I always get the top of the line iron. I have 3 of rowenta's best irons that leaks and one where the stainless steel plate gets gummed up with the slightest use of starch. The quality of the rowenta has gone way down. I decided to buy the CHI aftER reading up on the iron. So far I'm very pleased and I don't have to clean the plate after every use. One more thing, I bought the deluxe model and paid 141.00 and later on found that everyone else sells the iron for 99.00. Did not think that amazon would allow vendors to hose their customers this way. I guess from now on I'll check other sites before making my decision where I'll spend my money.

Question 2

What is the delux vs regular?

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1.  The delux has over 400 holes in the soleplate, the standard has over 300.  The more holes you have the more steam you will get.
2.  The delux has a retractable cord the standard does no.  The retractable cord allows for neater appearance and quicker storage. With my experience, the cord on the standard will eventually developen a short. 
3.  The delux has an illuminated electronic control while the standard has an indicator dial.

There are a couple of other minor features but personally, I felt that if the difference was just the extra holes I would still select the delux.

Question 3

what is a 3 way auto shut off?

Accepted Answer

The manual indicates that the iron will turn off automatically when left in three positions: resting on the soleplate it shuts off in 60 seconds, resting on either side it shuts off in 60 seconds, and resting on its heel (base) at 30 minutes.  Tilting it more than 30° will reset the auto shut off sensor.

Question 4

How long does it take to heat up?

Accepted Answer

Hi! Well so far I love it!!! It only take a couple of seconds too heat up.

ASIN	B071RRKXYT
Base Material	Ceramic
Best Sellers Rank	#77,765 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #58 in Irons
Brand Name	CHI Steam
Color	Silver
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (4,950)
Frequency	50 Hz
Global Trade Identification Number	00040094131013
Included Components	CHI Iron
Item Dimensions L x W	11.5"L x 4.6"W
Item Type Name	Steaming, Temperature Guide Dial, 1700 Watts, XL 10’ Cord, 3-Way Auto Shutoff
Item Weight	2.9 Pounds
Manufacturer	CHI Steam
Model Name	CHI Steam Iron for Clothes with 300+ Holes for Powerful
Model Number	13101
Model Year	2023
Part Number	13101
Recommended Uses For Product	Clothing Iron
Special Features	Auto Shutoff, Spray & Steam Burst Setting, Temperature Control, Variable Steam Function, Vertical Steaming
Style	Dial Adjustable Temperature Control - Silver
UPC	040094131013
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Voltage	120 Volts
Warranty Description	Not applicable.
Wattage	1700 watts

CHI Professional Clothing Iron

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