Being a professional seamstress, I use an iron daily. This is the best iron I have ever used!! I have had about 10 irons during my years of sewing professional sewing and this one is the best iron I have purchased, hands down!!! The steam is awesome and the temperature is spot on. I love the large water reservoir and the weight of the iron. This iron doesn't leak water, which is a pain when ironing. You will not be disappointed with this iron!!
Prior to this purchase, I had a much more expensive cordless that had begun spitting and leaking all over the item being ironed as well as the ironing board and the floor. It did not do this when I purchased it a little over a year ago, but it wasn't a;ot of fun to use any more. I searched on Amazon and had narrowed my choices to this one and another which was more expensive and much heavier. As I have mostly controlled carpel tunnel, I decided to try this one. I am so glad I did!
Ironing piecework is a dream! The seams are immediately pressed flat with very little effort. I placed the cord - which is more than 80 inched long - under the ironing board so that it doesn't get in the way. Having a retractable cord is a plus, but I would recommend it without that convenience
I think over my lifetime I've had all sorts of irons - cheap to expensive; electric to cast-iron; full size to travel. I have to say, this iron is my favorite to date. The bottom is made so smooth that it just glides over my clothing without any issues. No snags, no gunk, nothing! The reservoir is amazingly easy to fill and the temperature gauge is easy to set. It has the ability to steam and to "spritz" your clothing with water if you want a little extra wrinkle removing power.
The best feature, however, in my mind is the cord. It rewinds into the iron. I know that is a simple pleasure, but really - one that should be included on all irons. No muss, no fuss, just a button and away it goes. See, that wasn't so hard. Why don't all irons include this feature? I know this iron is touted as being one that doesn't "spit" on your clothes while you're ironing and I can attest, that is true. I know it has a great weight to it and solid construction too. I know that the bottom is so dang smooth that I wonder if it is even doing anything (warning, do not touch to test on this particular point). I also know that Sunbeam makes a great product, but what I didn't know was that I'd actually enjoy ironing my clothes if I had the right tools. Who would have guessed?
Overall, this iron does everything it says it will and then some. Well-built and reasonably priced, I am not certain why I'd ever switch from this product. If you're in the market for an iron, give this a shot and you'll be glad you did.
We're happy with this Sunbeam Steam Master. Not too heavy, excellent steam/spritz features, gets hot enough for linen. A bit larger than our previous irons but that isn't a problem. Retractable cord is great for keeping the cord out of the way of busy pets. Careful while retracting as the plug can get wild as it winds up. Price was ideal and further discounted with an Amazon warehouse deal.
This is my second Sunbeam Steam Master. The old model was dropped so I had no hesitation in purchasing the same brand of model. This new model heats up fast and irons the winkles out of clothes much faster than the previous one. What is great about this iron and the iron before it is that it never self cleans all over your clean clothes leaving stains. It also has a retractable cord. The only negative is that it retracts so forcefully that it will wack your hand if you do not protect it somehow. I use the edge of the ironing board as a shield.
Feature Product
- Steammaster steam iron features 1400 watts of power, large stainless steel nonstick soleplate, large water tank, and anti-drip system to prevent water leakage at any temperature setting
- Clothes iron has a Shot of Steam feature for an extra burst of steam on flat surfaces or vertically hanging clothes or draperies
- 3-Way Motion Smart auto-off for safety and peace of mind
- Self-clean system keeps iron free of mineral deposits for optimal performance
- Measures 5.5"H x 4.9"W x 12.4"D; weighs 1.4 lbs.; 8-foot retractable cord; 3-year limited warranty
Description
This Sunbeam Steammaster Iron features powerful Shot of Steam technology to remove wrinkles fast, whether you're ironing flat or steaming hanging clothes or drapes. Plus, the 3-Way Motion Smart auto-shutoff provides peace of mind.
My last iron was a Sunbeam, and it lasted over 8 years; so, I thought I would order another. This one is different, but I like it. It's taller because of the cord storage, but it's lightweight, and the retractable cord makes a problem cord a non-issue (although, I guess it would be for left handed people because it retracts on the right side of the iron). The iron does a beautiful job. It's a little harder to fill that my other Sunbeam, but it's ok. I guess the thing I like least about it is that the red light doesn't go out, even when the iron isn't on, so you don't know if it's on or not. And, there is no indicator that tells you the iron has reached its temperature. However, for the price, it does a beautiful job ironing, and that's what I bought it for.
I'll preface by saying I don't know anything about irons or ironing. but after I couldn't get wrinkles out of a fully 100% cotton button up I knew it was time to get an iron. And let me tell you:
This. Thing. Is. Awesome.
I was finally forced to learn to use this thing the other day when I wanted to wear that same cotton shirt to the symphony. I spent maybe 10-15 minutes reading 'how-to's' on ironing and I got to business. I was blown away by how easy this is to use. You just fill it up with water and press it down on stuff and it flattens everything.
I can tell my technique is not quite efficient yet, as I used to 2 1/2 full refills of water for a shirt, pair of pants, and a tie, but you better believe I looked super fresh walking into that symphony.
This iron has amazing features like blowing out a bunch of steam when you push a button. While learning to iron I read that it may be good to dampen clothes with a spray bottle before ironing, which made me think I couldn't iron because I don't have a spray bottle. "Wait, what is this other button..." BOOM. Let me tell you about that other button. That other button sprays water out the front of the iron. Built in spraying machine. Is there anything this iron can't do?
I've used (and owned) a lot of irons in my lifetime, including ones by Sunbeam. This one seems unusual in one respect: without being heavier than my previously working iron, in a side-by-side comparison it is significantly longer and broader. The handle is also quite broad, which for someone with bigger hands might not matter at all. But I have small hands, and I find the breadth of the grip slightly uncomfortable. Everything else about the iron seems fine. It wasn't worth the trouble to send it back, and I don't do much ironing these days, so I kept it. But if you do a lot of ironing, the width of the handle and overall size may be something to consider.
Great Iron. I iron clothes for 2 for work 5-7 days a week. I have to buy a new iron about once a year - been getting $20-30 irons. Paid a little more, got a MUCH better iron. Seems to go through a lot of water (TAP water, per directions), but that's because it REALLY steam presses. I just keep a couple of water bottles by the ironing board.
Heavier, LOTS of steam (we wear almost all cotton), great for smoothing out stiff items that got left in the dryer. Has a slide to close the opening where the water goes in on the front. Had to get used to that - my cheaper irons had the hole in the top and no 'lid.' Instructions do say to empty the water after each use. I don't do that, as I iron pretty much daily, but I think this one will last longer than the cheaper ones. (Assuming no pets run into the ironing board and knock the (cold) iron onto the floor again. VERY HAPPY. Super shiny and I like the bright blue-green color, too.
I love the weight of it. I love that it is easier to fill without having water run all over. I love that it is more stable when sat upright. I love that it doesn't switch off as quickly as others and heats up so much faster than my old iron! Would I recommend it? You bet I would! In a heartbeat!
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