Rowenta DG5030 Iron

Pros: Fast, Efficient Iron/Steamer

Cons: Pricey

The Bottom Line:

The Rowenta DG5030 steam generator is a capable solution to ironing day woes!

Review: Rowenta has emerged as a major player in the small appliance market. While I have heard dissenting opinions on their products, generally most folks are pleased with their irons and steam generators. I first came upon their steam generators years ...

Pros: Effortless ironing, Reliability, Cuts down on ironing time, LOTS of steam for a long time

Cons: Expensive, Can't take water tank cap off while it is hot, No water level indicator

The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this iron because of its professional results, and its ability to cut down on ironing time. Lots of steam for a long period of time.

Review: The DG5030 is the newest model in the line of Rowenta steam generators. It replaces the older model numbers DG580/980. I have never owned a steam generator before, but I always wanted one. They seemed to be a bit too much money to spend on an iron. ...

Pros: Maximum steam on command

Cons: You wouldn't use this to iron one shirt, set-up time 5-10 minutes to generate steam.

Review: I read the reviews of this iron before buying and decided to give it a try.  I've always been frustrated that regular irons, at any price, don't give me enough STEAM.  A few years ago I decided to begin ironing all of our shirts at ...

Pros: 'Long-haul ironing' Cheaper than other steam generators - and works! Good Rowenta design cord/base

Cons: No water level view window No refillable reservoir

The Bottom Line: Works as promised. A few design flaws, but workable still. A steam generator is the ONLY way to iron!

Review: ....and after using one for the past 3 years I CANNOT stand to iron with any other type of iron. I tried...twice...ACK! I've been using the Rowenta DG980 until this past week when it suddenly decided to stop pumping water from the detachable reservoir ...

Pros: Nice appearance

Cons: Need to press steam button continuously to get water. Not as powerful as I expected.

Review: I visited my brother in France and happened to use his Delonghi steam and pressure Iron. I have never seen such powerful iron before. It straightened out my cotton shirt and skirt effortlessly. It took me only minutes to finish the job. I was so ...

Pros: Cheaper than Reliable's model. Adjustable steam pressure. Lots of steam vents on sole plate.

Cons: Toxic fumes. No cord support or water level. Cannot add water while iron hot.

The Bottom Line: Try to find an older model & let Rowenta know they made a greedy mistake. Bring back the steel boiler! Have some integrity!

Review: Rowenta replaced the old--and terrific--580 model with the 5030. The difference? The old one had a stainless-steel boiler and the new one has a PLASTIC boiler. Rowenta saved themselves a few bucks, but the consumer gets a product that: (a) will wear ...

Pros: Cheaper in price.

Cons: Bad product.

Review: I have tried 2 now and am getting ready to return this one!It spits all the time and not at all as good as the Rowenta DG-980 - I have a custom drapery business - Please, Rowenta go back to the better, older model.Karen in ...