LOVE THIS IRON!
I've had cheap-eo irons and I've had $150 irons. This one is the best I've ever used. And let me say that back in the "olden days" I used to even have an ironing business (when I was in my early teens) for people in my neighborhood, so I know how to handle an iron! LOL We ironed everything in my home: shirts, pants, curtains, pillowcases. So.....
What I love about it:
The weight. It's not too heavy but it's heavy enough. Too light of an iron won't do the job well.
The steam is fantastic. When turned up to the highest setting it really puts it out.
The quickness of heat-up....one word: seconds. Boom.
No drips, no weird water marks. Ever. (Those are deal breakers to me)
What I don't love:
Non-retractable cord. I know, I'm lazy.
The location of the steam adjustment. Inevitably I accidentally turn it down (or off) while I'm ironing.
Bottom line: Do not waste your money on a different iron. This one is THE BOMB. No drips, no splatters, amazing steam, perfect weight, great soleplate (stainless and smoooooth), excellent ability to get around buttons and in pleats with the ridge around the point....it's just a fantastic iron and an amazing price.
I'm all about ergonomics and how a tool operates in my hand. I would have given this product a 4 if not for the poor placement of the steam button. I use the steam often but due to the button being placed on the right side( the spray is on the Left ), it makes the iron not as user friendly as it could have been. gripping the handle required a slight tilt outward. You will understand if you purchase and are right handed. Now this is being a little picky, but there is a lot of choice out there and this would have been a deal breaker if I had tried it out ahead of time.
Update : I should have updates soon after I wrote the original review. Shortly after posting original review , Black+Decker reaches out and offered me a replacement and one that hey thought would better fit my needs. It arrived one week later and was perfect. All they asked was that I donate iron to worthy cause, which I did. Can’t say enough about there customer service and quality of iron. Very pleased
The perfect weight - not too heavy yet heavy enough to iron out wrinkles without bearing down on it. Glides smoothly. I got some gunk on it from spray starch and it cleaned right up, using a sponge dipped in warm water with dishwashing liquid. Easy to fill and easy to check how much water is in the iron for steam/spray, too. Several settings. I use the highest - Linen - on my 100% cotton sheets. It's almost fun to iron with this baby.
Im a little OCD when it comes to irons so when I say this iron is worth every penny of the $ 50 bucks --trust me it is. What a concept --there is a setting that keeps the steam coming without pushing a button !
A good (very) heavy iron. Heats up quickly. It has a tapered tip which is perfect for ironing collars and cuffs. The 'burst of steam' feature is fantastic - sometimes I just use the iron upright to steam clothes, especially pants that might get a 'shine' on them. Works great!
This is also a good iron for sewing and quilting due to its heavier nature, the tapered tip (great for pressing open seams), and the steam function.
I've always had good luck with Black & Decker irons - my last one lasted over 15 years. I highly recommend using only distilled water which may help alleviate any dripping or spotting problems.
The two complaints I have are:
* the awkward "setting dial" which is under the handle and makes it hard to use
* the dark plastic which makes it difficult to see the water level
Otherwise a great iron all around.
Feature Product
- High steam rate - blast away wrinkles efficiently with customizable digital settings that deliver the perfect amount of steam according to fabric Type
- Digital Temperature Control - The clear-view LCD screen makes it easy to customize fabric and steam settings. Plus, the screen will flash "READY" once the iron is preheated to selected temperature.
- Stainless steel soleplate - the durable, heavy-duty soleplate glides smoothly over all fabric types to press out wrinkles in no time
- Variable temperature and steam controls - independent steam and temperature controls give you the ability to customize each setting separately for the best results across all fabric types
- Automatic shutoff - for added peace of mind, the iron shuts off when left unattended for 30 seconds on its side or soleplate, and after 8 minutes on the Heel rest
Description
Get crisp, professional results with any type of fabric. The BLACK+DECKER digital advantage professional steam iron features an LCD screen that lets you select and customize the steam level and fabric setting with the touch of a button. This digital electric iron quickly generates dense, powerful steam, and can be used Vertically like a steamer with clothes right on the hanger and with drapes and upholstery. The easy-glide, stainless steel soleplate holds up for the long haul, and the 3-way auto shutoff feature gives you Peace of mind with each use. Updated features delivering modern convenience is what you've come to expect from BLACK+DECKER, the trusted name in clothes irons.
I have had this iron for quite a while--in fact, for almost nine years. I really hadn't thought about that until today, when something prompted me to recall purchasing the iron long ago. And so, here is a longtime perspective from one user. This iron has been a workhorse. I have been pleased at its reliability and with the outcome of its use. I really can't complain about its performance, except in one relatively minor matter. The dial on the iron for activating and adjusting the volume of steam is located in such a way that I constantly, unintentionally, and unknowingly bump it. The result most of the time is that I turn off the steam. I have tried to train myself to be aware of this problem, but I have never been able to keep from moving this dial without knowing it. If this easily bumped and moved dial is still on current issue models in the same the way that it is on my own iron, I'd suggest doing something to keep the dial fixed more firmly. BUT, with that said, this has been a great iron and for the price (I seem to recall that I paid more for it than it's selling for now--in fact, about $55--and I have certainly got my money's worth out of it) it is a really great buy. Anyone looking for very good quality at a really great price should give serious consideration to this iron. If it weren't for the steam-dial, this would easily be a 5-star product.
Good iron so far. Purchased a different Black and Decker iron that only lasted me 6 months, so Im hoping this one lasts longer. Product true to description. Easy to use. Not heavy. Easy read digital display. Heats up quickly. I wish that the dark grey area was a tad lighter because that is where the water fill tank is at, and when I fill it up, I have to hold it up to the light more to be able to see where the water level is.
I love this iron! It's been something like 20 years since I've bought an iron. The surface of the one I was using was just worn down, so I wanted to replace it. My how times have changed! I love that you can easily with the push of a button change the fabric type. It holds a good amount of water too. The steam dial is great. The best part though is how fast it heats up and the auto shutoff. I do a lot of quilting and it's nice not to have to turn it off and on between pinning and sewing. If it's shut off by the time I need it again, it's just the push of a button and it's heated back up in 10 seconds. I'm so pleased with this iron!!!
I was in the military for 20 years and so I have a lot of experience with ironing my clothes. I have to say that this iron, by far, is the best one I have ever used. It heats up very fast, has a really nice digital display, handles really well and irons great. I also like the little touches like the little bottle that comes with it to fill the iron with water without making a mess. The cord is plenty long and very durable looking, and the iron is very stable when put up on its base. I guess if I had one wish for it, that would be to have the cord not to just come out of the back but to be able to set it to one side so that it doesn't catch on my shirts. That's a little nitpick though and I'm really very happy with this one.
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