So check this out. I know, nothing fancy but guess what, I love it just the same. I bought this iron 2 days ago to replace a Black and Decker something or other that I had for about 2 years. I didn't really shop around, as I am not a real picky person when it comes to irons. There are a few features that I look for but the name brand is not one of them.So here is my story about the old iron.
I was ironing away making my usual crayon wallets, when all of a sudden a light flickered from inside my iron. Yes I saw the inside of the iron through the light (weird I know). So anyway, it's flashing lights from the inside, then shuts off and black smoke begins to pour out of the iron from every crack. I MEAN BLACK! And lots of it, this smoke scared the poop outta me.
I yanked on the cord to pull it out of the wall as soon as I registered what was going on. Whew!! Talk about a close call.
It was the creepiest thing I have ever seen.
So needless to say, turns out to be an internal short and not fixable of course so I bought this lovely beauty you see above, yes in the Lime green to. I wanted the orange but no luck finding it. I love the way it irons to, this sucker gets hot making it so easy to work with and under 30 dollars. So now I have a new iron, without the tremendous price tag. I just love new stuff don't you.
So needless to say, turns out to be an internal short and not fixable of course so I bought this lovely beauty you see above, yes in the Lime green to. I wanted the orange but no luck finding it. I love the way it irons to, this sucker gets hot making it so easy to work with and under 30 dollars. So now I have a new iron, without the tremendous price tag. I just love new stuff don't you.
Do you have any iron stories that you would like to share?
Love your new green iron. I have always found the cheaper irons are as good if not better than the more expensive ones. What a good find and a good buy!
ReplyDeleteAt least your iron story had a happy ending !
ReplyDeletetry the 11 year old son who thinks he is being a big help ironing his own shirt..on the carpet..with nothing underneath !!!
He becomes distracted ( which is quite a regular thing, according to his teacher !! )by the phone ringing and leaves the iron face down on his shirt AND MY CARPET ..GGGRRRr..I was alerted to the fact by a burning smell wafting to my bedroom..
Lucky for you it is easier to replace a burnt out iron than it is burnt carpet.:(
Mighty pretty green iron you have there !!!
wow, scary. i don't have a iron story like that one!!! Just that after years of using a travel iron i finally got a real one thisyear and i love it...black and decker too i think. Glad everything is ok and you got a new iron to boot!
ReplyDeleteOh no! I have been waiting for this to happen with my iron. It started sparking (inside)about a month ago. I never leave it plugged in anymore unless i am right there using it. I keep meaning to buy a new one but every time I go to the store I forget that I need a new iron.Sounds like I should make a special trip just for an iron before mine starts smoking :)
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to invest in a new iron for quilting, but they are over $100. Where did you buy this one?
ReplyDeleteMine is on it's last leg for sure...
I am all about the cheapy irons. I always seem to drop them or iron fusible interfacing the wrong way. Probably because I am watching tv or reading blogs on my phone while I am ironing. Lets just say burns are usually involved. My ghetto black & decker is about to die. I might need to welcome a green friend into my life of distraction.
ReplyDeleteI had an expensive iron and my really, really "inexpensive" iron (hubby doesn't like the word cheap!) out lasted it!
ReplyDeleteI like the greeen :)