Product Description
Professional laundries and dry cleaners know that he secret to quick, impeccable results is steam in abundance. To achieve this they use large water boiler/steam generators that provide endless amounts of steam. The New Pressure Iron & Steamer uses advanced technology to bring this type of performance into the home. 1) In a separate base, pressurized steam is produced in large quantities. 2) The steam is distributed to the iron through the 6 foot steam cord. 3) The iron delivers the steam on demand, by pressing the trigger under the handle. 4) The pressurized steam penetrates quicker and deeper into the fabric, providing professional quality ironing quickly. The DG5030 Pressure Iron and Steamer will SAVE TIME-increased ironing performance reduces ironing time; SAVE MONEY by reducing trips to the dry cleaner; CLOTHES LOOK GREAT- Commercial style system produces professional results with ease. The DG5030 Features: Powerful Vertical Steam allowing iron to be used upright remove wrinkles from hanging garments, curtains, drapes and slipcovers; Variable steam control adjusting according to fabric types; 1750 watts of power for professional results; 33oz Water Capacity for 1.5 hours of autonomy; Ergonomic Trigger for powerful steam on demand; Stainless Steel Soleplate for excellent glide and non scratch properties; Long 6 foot hose for optimal versatility; Convenient stable iron rest and compact base for easy use and storage.
Rowenta DG5030 Pressure Iron and Steamer
Popularity: 13% [?]
June 12th, 2010 at 1:15 am
I replaced my old Rowenta (blue tank) with the new model and found it to be less than satisfactory due to: excessive water spotting on fabrics at any temperature/steam combination of settings and the fact that the water level in the tank is not visible; instruction booklet states that the water level might affect the spotting issues; however, if the water level is not visible, this is moot. I have contacted Rowenta who informed me they were “aware” of the spotting and water tank problems and that my comments would be “duly noted.” Considering the cost of this iron and Rowenta’s reputation for quality products, I feel that prospective customers should be aware of these problems before purchasing.
Rating: 2 / 5
June 12th, 2010 at 3:19 am
I just got this iron yesterday at Linens & Things using their standard 20% coupon you find all the time in the newspaper. I tried it out on a cotton shirt and got the job down about five times faster than usual, less work, and no wrinkles. The shirt looked like I got it back from the cleaners. I also have an Elna ironpress, which also saves time, but I think I will prefer using the Rowenta steam iron since it steams the material while you iron it, and it can get into more nooks and crannies. Note to Rowenta Engineers — it would be nice if the water tank had a level indicator to let you know how much water is in it. This would help when you fill it so as to prevent overfilling. Another option would be a removable water tank you could take over to the sink to fill. Also, if this is a typical high quality Rowenta product, why only a one-year warranty? Why not five or ten years?
Rating: 5 / 5
June 12th, 2010 at 3:26 am
Having had the dry cleaners destroy several of my custom shirts, I want back to ironing my own stuff about a year ago. I bought a cheaper Rowenta from Target at that time, and while it was generally a good iron, it didn’t stand that far apart from the competition.
I recently was at a Sam’s club and some Swedish company was showing their $1,500 steam/iron/board contraption. It was impressive, but $1,500? I came home to see if I could get it cheaper, and found the Rowenta DG5030 on my Google search.
After reading the reviews, I bought, and two days later I had it out of the box and ready to go. I filled it with the tap water it recommends, and about 7 minutes later I was billowing steam out of the iron. There is simply no comparison between this and a “normal” iron. You can literally iron a shirt in about 4 minutes, as you need only iron one side. You can also freshen silk and synthetic garments with the steam, saving big $$$ on dry cleaning.
I’ve now had it for about a month, and used it 5-6 times. One tip, it will spit a bit when you first fire it up, so press the trigger a few times before you actually start ironing. My experience is after you get the air out of the line, no more spitting or dripping.
Great product.
Rating: 5 / 5
June 12th, 2010 at 3:43 am
If you enjoy hotel-quality,crisp linen pillow cases and duvet covers, then this iron is an absolute must. I was able to iron a king size cotton duvet cover in about 5 minutes. This task used to take at least 30 minutes with my Rowenta Professional Iron. Washable silk blouses were steamed perfectly and washable linen shirts and pants looked like new. I highly recommend this iron. I agree with other reviewers who say that a water table would be nice, this way you can refill before heating up the water.
Rating: 5 / 5
June 12th, 2010 at 6:10 am
I just got this and immediately tried it out on 2 very wrinkled cotton and rayon blouses. It worked fantastic! It only took a few minutes to heat up. After pressing the steam button to get it going (no splatters or water drops), it only took a few minutes to iron each shirt. Cut through the wrinkles like butter! It even steamed out wrinkles in the vertical position!
It also worked great ironing out a 3 yard fabric. I sew a lot and the steam ironed out the creases in the folded fabric with no effort whatsoever (these can be very hard to get out). I like the way I can control the amount of steam by how long I press the steam button.
I have a larger ironing board that has a silicone iron holder (not a Rowenta). It’s large enough so that the Rowenta DG5030 can rest right on top of it. Although the unit isn’t that heavy, even when filled with water, be careful with it on a lighter ironing board. It doesn’t have an automatic shut-off, which is perfect for my sewing. Just need to remember to turn it off!
The only thing I wish it had was a water level indicator or a see-thru tank. But I think I can tell when the water is running low. The steam starts to sputter a bit (no dripping).
I am so glad I finally decided to get this and it will definitely make ironing and sewing much easier!!
Rating: 5 / 5