Guide To Irons
An iron is an important purchase and you need to be sure that the iron you pick is right for your needs; follow these simple steps to make finding the perfect appliance easier for you.
Type
There are 5 major types of irons to chose from, listed below from slowest to fastest drying time.
- Dry – No water used, the most basic of irons on the market.
- Steam – Uses hot steam to speed up the drying process.
- Steam/Spray – Uses additional moisture as well as steam.
- Steam/Spray/Shot – Blasts steam directly onto fabric, great for denim.
- Steam Generator – Offers the fastest drying time.
Plates
- Aluminium – The most basic plate which may become.
- Coated Non-Stick – Prevents pulls and wrinkles when ironing.
- Stainless Steel – Distributes heat evenly and reduces ironing time.
- Ceramic – Durable offers smooth ironing in good time.
Energy
- You will find that there is an energy efficiency labelling scheme on most appliances you buy including vacuum cleaners.
- The energy scale ranges between A and G with A being the most efficient.
- An appliance marked A uses approximately half the energy of one marked G.
- It is said that you can save up to £50 a year buy switching to an appliance marked A.
Saving Money and Hidden Costs
Make sure you shop around before purchasing your iron to ensure you get the best and most competitive price. Make sure too that you compare brands, many of the top brands including Tefal, Proline, Morphy Richards and Philips have a wide range of irons at varying costs.
Make sure you know about your warranty, whether it is included in the price of your iron of whether you will be charged extra. You should also check how long it will last, what exactly it covers and whether you can renew it.