some NOT NOW trouble with my iron

My iron started emitting a very toxic chemical or electrical heat smell. I unplugged it and it is cooling down. What's your collective opinion here. Should I order another one right away, or do you think this is something that is fixable? It's a Rowenta I've had for maybe 8 or 9 years. Not really interested in WalMart iron, and that's my only other option around here I think. So - order? Or have DH try to fix? Of course I'm lost without it and have no idea what to do with myself if I can't quilt and sew today.

Karen, Queen of Squishies

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Karen, Queen of Squishies
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Karen, check the cord where it enters the iron. If it is warm/plastic softening, replace the iron now. Do not plug it back in.

That is what I used to do very regularly with regular irons. sigh. Actually had a couple get to the smoking out the cord entry hole.

Check and see if there is a Rowenta repair place anywhere near and see what they say. (you could also check on line???)

For future, find a back up iron so that if one goes you have a replacement ready to use until you get a "good" one.

Good luck, Pati, > My iron started emitting a very toxic chemical or electrical heat smell. I

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Pati C.

I had a Rowenta that smelled really hot--it was so hot the water was boiling up and out. I threw it in the snowbank, then in the garbage! No more Rowentas for me. Gen

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Gen

Pati, it's been unplugged for an hour but there doesn't seem to be any weaknesses where the cord goes into the iron. However - the dial is still very warm after an hour. hmmmm

Karen, Queen of Squishies liking the back-up iron plan, never thought of it until today

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Karen, Queen of Squishies

How long ago was that? What kind is your new one? How is it holding up? Could this happen to other irons besides Rowenta?

Karen, Queen of Squishies very much in the learning mode about irons right now

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Karen, Queen of Squishies

Twice in the last 10 or 15 years, I've returned Rowentas to their repair place. Both times, they've either been repaired or replaced (couldn't tell which) quickly and cheaply. Neither was still under warranty. It crosses my mind that they can't last much longer. I lift and inspect other brands when we're out shopping and will probably bring home a Black & Decker for backup but I'm going to whine a whole lot when the time comes. Polly

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Polly Esther

Gosh, I'd like a snowbank to jump in about now Gen!

I just go for disposable new or thrift store irons.

I've had a couple of rowenta irons. No more, no thanks. I have a couple of quilter friends that do like the new little rowenta travel iron though. Taria

Gen wrote:

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Taria

It can happen with any iron. I have had it happen with several different brands in the past.

Good luck, Pati, > How long ago was that? What kind is your new one? How is it holding up?

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Pati C.

At about that age, my Rowenta caught fire, so I'd ditch it if I were you. I bought a Europro Shark at Target that is a nice heavy iron.

L>My iron started emitting a very toxic chemical or electrical heat smell. I

Linda PATCHogue, NY

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WitchyStitcher

Several years ago. That was my 2nd Rowenta-the first spit water all over and stained several pieces of clothing. I've had several different brands, right now I have a Hamilton Beach that I got at KMart .It's OK, but nothing great. Gen

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Gen

I also bought the Shark iron. I like it a lot. I think I got mine at Canadian Tire. I also have a T-Fal iron that isn't so great. DH talked me into buying a Euro Steam iron from the Home Show. I think it has lot of potential for ironing fabrics would get shiny if you touched them with a hot iron. Works ok on large pieces of cotton - ironing yardage. I find it not hot enough without the steam and it steams too much to iron pieces where fingers might be in the way. I wouldn't spend my money on it again. I don't sew or iron, clothing much anymore.

Marilyn in Alberta, Canada

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Marigold

I got my favorite iron at a thrift shop for $3. It's an old, no-steam, heavy iron with the brown fabric cord. I keep a squirt bottle of water on the ironing board. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Delete the obvious to reply to me personally. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Lobo

Okay, we tossed the smelly iron, I bid on a brand new equivelant at eBay, and DH picked up a Hamilton Beach version of the same thing for me last night at the hardware store. Who knew? I thought the only place I could buy an iron around here was at WalMart.

Karen, Queen of Squishies, back in business - thanks all!

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Karen, Queen of Squishies

Another example of overvalued Rowenta irons, not living up to all the hype.

John

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John

Well........ I did use it for nine years and loved it.

Karen, Queen of Squishies

Another example of overvalued Rowenta irons, not living up to all the hype.

John

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Karen, Queen of Squishies

I love mine too! Yes, one has gone to the iron graveyard...in spectacular fashion...after many years of use. But my other one is going strong. I also have a cordless Maytag. I like it too.

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KJ

Sometimes we forget where we bought stuff like irons before we had Wal-mart/K-mart/Target/etc.... :)

Julia in MN

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Julia in MN

DH did say that if an iron is going to die by not shutting off rather than not turning on, I have to unplug it when I'm not using it. If I get my eBay Rowenta for $15.00 I will be glad to do that. :)

Karen, Queen of Squishies

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Karen, Queen of Squishies

LOL - so true, so true!

Karen, Queen of Squishies

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Karen, Queen of Squishies

The only trouble with a Rowenta here was when the 20 pound kitty decided to practice his swan dive and used the ironing board to improve his technique. Rowentas just don't bounce real well. Other than that, =) , I can't imagine anything doing a better press. Polly

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Polly Esther

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