HI there! What's new with you? Those of you that follow me on Instagram know what's new with me... my beloved Reliable iron started smoking up a storm on Monday and now is a goner. I'm pretty sure the steam generator burned up for some reason, it was only on a few minutes, I was making some binding for a small quilt, and I was just giving it the finishing press in half when it started. So much smoke! Later I plugged it in and it didn't steam and I didn't hear the generator working. It did get hot but yikes, now it's too risky to use I think.
I feel like it was the best iron I've used, the heat, the steam... the soleplate.. everything. I babied it, never using tap water, always turning it off and unplugging. Even after months went by. I haven't sewn as much as normal the past 9 months to be honest. I'm torn about sending it back, do I want to invest (and it's a shipment to Canada so we're talking $40 - $50) in an iron that only lived 9 months? That makes it a pretty expensive iron no matter how great it is. It does have a nice warranty, you can see it here.
Regardless of what I decide, I needed a new iron. I feel conflicted about investing in another premium iron and realize that I am lucky I have the means to do so. Elizabeth had just replaced her iron, so she told me what she purchased and I went out and picked one up today.
$40 and I'm back in business. I haven't unboxed it yet, we're on a Flex Alert due to the heat, and aren't supposed to use unnecessary appliances till after 9pm. It's a California thing, like Spare the Air days! I'll keep you posted.
Ok time to turn off my computer! I like to do my part. Happy sewing!
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ReplyDeleteI burn through irons AND ironing boards. I think I must be hard on them. Right now I'm using an old, and I mean old, iron - the darn thing is lethal. No protection from the hot plate so I burned the side of my arm just touching it.
ReplyDeleteThe long and short of it is I need to get a new iron too. The one you bought looks like it would fit the bill.
Well, who knows what the perfect iron is....I like mine to turn off after a while because I left one on once, but, the iron I have now ( Rowena Pro-Master) shuts off too soon.
ReplyDeleteOH NO! How sad! My Reliable is still going strong and hopefully it will stay reliable!
ReplyDeleteQuilters are fussy with their irons. LOl. I, also, on the lookout for the perfect iron. I have four currently. A small Rowenta (not made in Germany), two Sunbeams, and a vintage Black £ Decker which does not have auto shut off. My newest Sumbeam is digital. So far so good, yet I have only used once.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it only lasted 9 months. I bought on because of your purchase. I hope reliable steps up. I understand your reluctance to return it at such expensve.
ReplyDeleteNow I'm worried about the safety of mine. IT's about 8 1/2 months old, I bought it because you had one!!!
I totally understand! I loved my Reliable Iron until it quit working right after the warranty expired. Mine has a short in the cord. Such a shame-it had great steam. I bought a Tfal and it was ok until it quit working. I did all the things the manufacturers recommend to make them last too, but quilters just need a good strong product and I haven't found one yet. Now I'm using an old GE travel iron I found at the flea market for $10 and it's working so far! Seems like there's a market for this product that no one has filled.
ReplyDeleteI also bought this iron based on several blog posts by different quilters and had had the same problem. I got in touch with Reliable and they shipped it both ways at their expense. Now fixed, and no more problems so far. The company was great to work with.
ReplyDeletevery impressive work keep it up.
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