https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-steam-iron-broke Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:46:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-steam-iron-broke#post-1250815 Tue, 13 May 2014 21:03:05 +0000 Laurinda 1250815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see irons all the time at thrift stores, I guess ironing is going out of style :-/<br />Just plug it in to make sure it works. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-steam-iron-broke#post-1250687 Tue, 13 May 2014 18:09:38 +0000 rachylou 1250687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I have a Black &amp; Decker steam iron. I've had it for *like* 25 years. I've never felt the need to be fancy with an iron. Just make sure the plastic doesn't look too cheap... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-steam-iron-broke#post-1250650 Tue, 13 May 2014 17:24:14 +0000 Marillen 1250650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies, I'm probably overthinking irons a bit! I will check those out.</p> <p>@crutcher thank you for reminding me of those coupons! I always forget to use them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-steam-iron-broke#post-1250475 Tue, 13 May 2014 14:28:32 +0000 retailgirl 1250475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently replaced my iron with a Shark Lightweight Professional. Under $30.I couldn't justify the price of a Rowenta, I have lots of non-iron things so I really only need it for touch ups. (Plus I have a steamer.). It works great, lots of steam, easy to handle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-steam-iron-broke#post-1250434 Tue, 13 May 2014 13:37:47 +0000 crutcher 1250434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you have a Bed Bath and Beyond in your area, they offer a discount (I have one for 20% now)...You can print the coupon online and sometimes I have been able to go into the store and get a coupon with the order...As to brands, I would check Amazon for the best rec brand...Walmart is also a good place to look and they also have reviews...I have a Proctor Silex steam that has been wonderful...Good luck... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-steam-iron-broke#post-1250431 Tue, 13 May 2014 13:35:12 +0000 Thistle 1250431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No help here.&nbsp; I would love to get a steamer, but alas, I am really lazy when it comes to such things. I try not to buy fabrics that need ironing. (Bad, I know). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-steam-iron-broke#post-1250418 Tue, 13 May 2014 13:28:25 +0000 Suja 1250418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I looked on Amazon and I saw a Rowenta for less than $50. Maybe there are multiple models? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-steam-iron-broke#post-1250313 Tue, 13 May 2014 08:29:59 +0000 fuzzylogic 1250313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, dear! I am no help whatsoever, but I hope you find a suitable replacement soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-steam-iron-broke#post-1250307 Tue, 13 May 2014 08:11:40 +0000 Marillen 1250307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>it fell off the board and split open. I think it still works electrically but the screw bit that holds the plate to the top broke and would be unstable even if I managed to glue it. </p> <p>(awwww I wanted to wear that linen skirt today, atm it's being a wrinklemaster)</p> <p>Sooo I think I need a new iron and I assumed YLF would have more experience with steam irons and could provide some recommendations. The one I used was a Hamilton Beach hand-me-down from my stepmom and I was generally satisfied with it.</p> <p>My lifestyle doesn't justify shelling out for a Rowenta; I would only use it occasionally for ironing/pressing button-ups, pants, skirts, and sewing projects. Prefer to keep it below $50?</p> <p>(i don't know what category this belongs in)</p>