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Fixing the leaking iron
Ladies, I have a strange question. My Rowenta focus (steam iron I bought it several moths ago) started leaking and I just noticed that - while staying up late to finish my projects.
Has anyone else had this problem? Is there a way to fix this without sending it back to the manufacturer?
I'm really upset with this as I liked this iron so much.
UPD: had to return it, from what I found it seems that I'm not the only one with such a problem. I'll try Black and Decker instead.Tags: None
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sewing_lady, I have had the same problem with my Rowenta DG8020 Steam Irons, but like you, I like them so much I just live with it until something goes
wrong and then get a new one. I have found the cost to ship them back and get them fixed is often so much it is just better to get a new one, especially if out of warranty.
I have found if you clean them as the directions advise that can help. Since it is only a couple months old I would try to get them to cover it under the
warranty. Amazon is great that way. If you are dealing directly with Rowenta they will probably make you pay for the shipping and insuring it to be
sent back to them for repair or replace. I was thinking, with no proof, that maybe water in the steam hose cools after use, and then when you
start it back up that just comes out as water, not steam once it has warmed up. If you want to live with it, I put a hand towel on the end of the ironing board and hit
the steam into the hand towel before using. That usually takes the water out and then it does not leak while using it. But if you let it sit for awhile again you will get water in with
the steam. I assume you have using the type of water they suggest, and all their little suggestions that never worked for me. It is a very common problem if you
google it. But the steam irons are so good for the steam they put it out when working correctly I just keep buying them. HelenW
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I used to own an Oliso which would never really leak unless you were really using a lot of steam. It also seemed to do better in horizontal position. I was thinking of upgrading to a Rowenta iron, which these guys thinks is the best steam iron for quilting when it comes to not leaking. Does anybody know anything about it and if it's really better? I would be using it for quilting but also for household chores like ironing clothes and even steaming drapes sometimes.
I just wish leaking wasn't a problem, especially when working with delicate fabrics.
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ShanV - I've used Rowentas for years. They leak. One leaked catastrophically (as in the whole tank flowing all over the ironing board). We autopsied that one, and found that the tank inside is made of two parts, glued together. Obviously, the glue didn't hold up to exposure to water and heat.
I still use a Rowenta, but I never put water in it. If I need steam, I use a spray bottle.
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Diane, I also have had many a Rowenta steam iron. And yes they have all leaked also. But I love the steam they give. So my workaround is
I put a wash cloth on the right end of the ironing board next to the tank. Just before I am ready to press using steam, I give it a several second shot of steam
into the wash cloth. The water comes out as a leak into the wash cloth, then I do my work. Then I go back to sewing etc. When ready to use again.
I give the first burst of steam into the wash cloth. I have not had problems with it leaking onto my projects. HelenW
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Originally posted by "HelenW" post=150004Diane, I also have had many a Rowenta steam iron. And yes they have all leaked also. But I love the steam they give. So my workaround is
I put a wash cloth on the right end of the ironing board next to the tank. Just before I am ready to press using steam, I give it a several second shot of steam
into the wash cloth. The water comes out as a leak into the wash cloth, then I do my work. Then I go back to sewing etc. When ready to use again.
I give the first burst of steam into the wash cloth. I have not had problems with it leaking onto my projects. HelenW
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Susan D. Do you know how to do any hand embroidery stitches. If you look at my coloring book
page hanging above your... -
Susan D, I do use warm and natural batting most of the time. Whether to quilt first or after the applique is on depends...
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Alice I love your ideas here. It gives a whole different look to the quilt.
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I have also been experimenting with some alternate choices. if you enlarge the photo there are 2 pictures to see. They aren't...
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Helen I am sorry for jumping on this post. I tried to send you a private message but I couldn't. I am working on this wall...
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I think you mean the Month 2 Block 1 blocks. There are 3 things we can do wrong when piecing blocks: the cutting, sewing,...
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Jennifer, Could you post a picture of your 4 blocks that make up the center star? This was discussed in month 1 several...
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Help! My Block 1 blocks are all too small by about 1/2". Any suggestions to correct the sizing? I can not bear to...
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An alternate block idea...
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Hi. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, have been doing some travelling. I would love to share but the drawing is...
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Kati, Is the picture on your posting name the parrot? Pretty bird. Glad you got your quilt basted. I am using
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I'm in awe of how much you've done! It all looks fabulous!
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