i have only used my iron for 2 years, ironing clothes (not hair) and it blew up, this is the third one and they all seem to rust at the bottom and eventually just blow up inside so i have to buy i new one all over again, and they wereny cheap ones either, my last one cost about £50 and it still bust! why?
2006-07-14 09:59:10 · 15 answers · asked by Miss Terious 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Its the water you are putting in it. You're probably using straight tap water, and so it is leaving all kinds of mineral, etc. deposits all over the inner components of your iron. Use only distilled water in your iron. Always.
2006-07-14 11:34:42 · answer #1 · answered by Sharlala 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
This may be a bit off-topic, but I bought a Sunbeam (USA) steam iron in the 1980s (around 1983?), and I'm still using it. I don't use the steam function (to prolong the life of the iron); instead I spray water from a spritz bottle. I think it's a good idea to use distilled water if you live in a hard-water area (as I do).
2006-07-14 12:02:06 · answer #2 · answered by parpar1836 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I knew!!! The other week, mine burned right through a pair of jeans then melted it's self!! The fumes were terrible, and that iron was a replacement for one which blew up!! They seem to be designed to self-destruct a couple of weeks after your guarantee has expired
2006-07-14 10:04:42 · answer #3 · answered by DonnaDoop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have very hard (has a lot of mineral content) tap water. If your Irons are rusting that fast, imagine what your hot water heater must look like. I would invest in a water softener. HTH
2006-07-14 10:05:22 · answer #4 · answered by spectre_31909 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
assuming it is a steam iron are you emptying each each time you use it
mine has lasted longer than 2 years and cost less than £50
2006-07-14 12:45:19 · answer #5 · answered by mumoftheyear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one that I purchased in 1990. And it is still going Great. IF I have distilled water I use that but usually use tap water. Just make sure it is empty when you are done using it
2006-07-14 12:56:40 · answer #6 · answered by Maxwell Smart(ypants) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi it seems like they only last two years then blow up its like they only last two years just so you go and waste money on another one, we just got one of them steam generators and it is the best one ive used worth every penny.
2006-07-14 10:06:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't offer a sensible answer, but I am intrigued to know why you felt the need to make plain that you weren't ironing your hair!
2006-07-16 03:26:47 · answer #8 · answered by Kango Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Next time just buy some polyester clothing to avoid this situation
2006-07-14 12:34:11 · answer #9 · answered by breakfest of champions 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
proberly a wire frayed causing a short
all ways buy a cheep one saves money and last just as long
2006-07-14 10:06:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋