This is one of the lower priced Rowenta models and like all Rowenta irons, it does a great job as per specifications. The beauty about Rowenta irons is always the steam which is plentiful and evenly distributed to give you the best result. For the Rowenta Effective Iron DX1700, it is no different. Its steam function works beautifully to give you a garment that seems to be straight out of the cleaners.
Good Iron But..
As mentioned, the Rowenta DX1700 is certainly an effective iron to get rid of creases and wrinkles. The heat is sufficiently hot and the steam output is generous to give you the desired result. The soleplate is stainless steel which gives a smooth glide across the material you are ironing.
Naturally, this model feels less solid and doesn’t have the professional look of the Rowenta Focus. It is in the feel of the iron which makes the chore more pleasurable with the latter model which also seems to have a better glide. However, the Focus is of a different price range and thus, it is only fair it feels much more solid and effective for the price that you pay.
For the $50 price range, the Rowenta DX1700 Effective Iron certainly rates highly in terms of performance compared to other brands because of the generous steam output and the slickness of the soleplate. That is if you can get it to last. While I do not have problems with the iron while testing, many consumers have complained of unreliability of this model as it seems to have a short life span. The same complaints are also common for the Rowenta Effective Iron DX1900 model which features a retractable cord.
Complaints usually centers around the auto shut-off feature which turns cranky and leaks from the steamholes which cause spotting on clothes. It is unfortunate because when it works perfectly, the Rowenta Effective Iron does the job very well as it is designed to do.
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