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Rowenta Focus DZ5080

Approximate retail price:

$75

Summary: This Rowenta Steam Irons was Excellent in overall performance Iron has Auto Shutoff which is a safety feature that powers the iron down when left stationary for a short time, Has a Sole Plate made of Stainless steel. Iron has a Self-Clean feature. Has ready light to indicate that iron is up to temperature.

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Type: Steam Irons--Conventional

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Aaron

from

San Antonio, TX

2.0

Leaks like a sieve

5/20/2012

Pros

Heats Quickly

Irons Smooth

Steams evenly

Cons

Leaks

Unsafe

Best Uses

Comment:

When my twenty year old Sunbeam finally conked out, I needed a new one to last the next twenty years. Based upon CR ratings, I went off to [@] and bought this (at the time) $100+ iron. From day one, there was a very minor drip to the iron, but it was not worth the hassle of returning or filing the warranty return. But then after about six months, the drip quite suddenly turned into a serious leak - I had water all over the place coming out of the power cord. It cannot be safe. This iron did not last one year, even though it is probably out of warranty, I am shipping it back to Rowenta telling them it needs to be replaced!

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Ironman

from

Wilmington, DE

1.0

Leaks!!!!

4/27/2012

Pros

Cons

Not Effective

Best Uses

Comment:

I hate this iron. I bought this iron based on CR review and what a mistake. I got to learn to look at consumers reviews too before making a decision. The problem with this iron is that it leaks down the sides. I spend more time ironing dry the wet spots than I do ironing.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

plemery64

from

Mount Joy, PA

2.0

Really???? Read the negative reviews

3/9/2012

Pros

Heats Quickly

I like the pointy tip

It does heat quickly

The cord is extra long

Cons

Not Effective

Soleplate turns black

Spits

Best Uses

At Home

Comment:

This is the second Rowenta I've had. The first one I loved, until the soleplate started turning black with a film, so I took it back. I thought maybe it was our water, but our water is treated. I bought another one and I followed the manufacturer's directions and STILL had problems with the soleplate. Then I started using distilled water (the directions say to use tap water). I clean the soleplate with another recommended product, and immediately it turns black with a residue build-up. After just ONE garment. I do not understand how CR can give this a high rating. I will NEVER buy another Rowenta.

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

The Rowenta Focus DZ5080 is part of the Steam irons test program at Consumer Reports. The Rowenta Focus DZ5080 Steam irons features and specs include Weight (lbs.), Digital display. In our lab tests, Steam irons models like the Rowenta Focus DZ5080 are reviewed on Overall score, Steaming rate, Ease of use, Ironing fabric. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Rowenta Focus DZ5080 based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Rowenta Focus DZ5080 include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Rowenta Focus DZ5080.

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