Rowenta DW8080 Pro Master Iron Review

I work in the garment industry and have been using Rowenta irons (both at work and at home) for over 15 years.The best advice I can give anyone is that if you are going to spend the money for the Rowenta brand name, then make sure that the model you are buying says "MADE IN GERMANY".At one time all Rowenta irons were made in Germany, however several years ago as a cost cutting move, the company farmed out many of its lower price models to China.The difference in quality between the models made in Germany and China is quite dramatic.Every Rowenta German model I have owned or worked with has been mostly reliable, and each provided steady long term use.On the other hand, the lower priced models made in China are known to leak (both clear and brown water), drip, have uneven steam, and only last for a short time.I offer this not only as my own opinion; this is the general consensus among my industry colleagues as well.

My previous Rowenta home model just died after 10 years of service.After much research and comparison, I decided on this Rowenta Pro Maser DW-8080 model as a replacement.I have been using it for three weeks and so far am very happy with the purchase.

PROS:Great steam power (lots of it!)....even on the medium steam setting it produces enough for getting out wrinkles on linen and cotton.The iron gets out wrinkles in one pass, where my old iron may have taken two or three passes.The pointed nose makes it easy to get into corners.The iron uses regular tap water (unfiltered, straight out of the tap) and comes with a plastic pouring cup which is handy for filling.I have not experienced any dripping or leaking of any kind.The self-clean feature really works, it lets out a BLAST of steam and water that will flush out any particles.

CONS:Iron is a bit on the heavy side...it is substantial in your hand.The hand grip seems a bit short in length, and is positioned more towards the back of the unit, which makes the iron feel a bit front-long as you steer it around.The hinged lid covering the water fill hole has to be snapped shut; it requires a pretty good push to get it to snap (though that could be because the unit is new).

Despite the few flaws, I think that the Rowenta Pro Master is a great iron for home use.
I will update this review if anything changes :-)

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Product Description:
New from Rowenta, the DW8080 Pro Master Iron-all the features of the Rowenta Professional Iron and more! With a newly updated design, 1700 watts or power, a full metal heat shield and the Microsteam 400 professional stainless steel soleplate with high precision tip, the DW8080 Pro Master provides superior steam performance and results. The DW8080 comes with a 3-Way Smart Automatic Shut-off switching the iron off in: 8 minutes if left vertically, 30 seconds if left horizontally, 30 seconds if tipped over. It also features Variable Steam-allowing stream output to be adjusted; Burst of Steam-producing powerful bursts for effective wrinkle removal from difficult fabrics; Powerful Vertical Steam-allowing the iron to be used in an upright position to remove wrinkles from hanging garments; Cool Spray Mist-provides a light mist to remove stubborn wrinkles. An extra large 12.7-ounce water tank is easy to fill, and the Anti Drip system helps prevent spitting and leaking when the thermostat is on a low setting. The Anti-Calc System will help extend the life of the iron and while the Self Clean System flushes out loose mineral deposits ensuring optimal performance. The Rowenta DW808 has a comfortable handle that is ergonomically designed and comes with a 7 foot electrical cord with a 360 degree pivot. Made in Germany, it comes with a 1 year warranty.

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