Steam Iron for Clothes with 8’ Retractable Cord, 1700 Watts, 3-Way Auto Shutoff, 400+ Holes, Professional Grade, Electronic Temperature Control, Titanium Infused Ceramic Soleplate (DISCONTINUED)

I’ve been looking for a great iron powerful enough for my sewing projects and I really like this one. The Beautural 1800 watt had great reviews for this purpose and although I thought it was a great iron for the average user, it just didn’t cut it for me. I went with the CHI and I really love it. Heats up quickly, lots of steam/steam holes, very hot, nice narrow nose, nice weight, definitely cuts down ironing time. I also like that it won’t turn off until after 30 minutes which is great for me when I’m doing projects. It will still turn off if it’s sitting face down after 1 minute which is exactly what any iron should do for safety reasons. The other iron I got was 1800 watts so I was uncertain if the Chi 1700 would be less powerful, but it’s actually more powerful. The retractable cord is also a nice bonus. Would definitely recommend.

Fantastic iron! High quality and powerful steam. Seems it will last forever.

I hardly every write reviews and I have never loved an iron before. I really love this iron! Yes, it is a bit heavy but that helps it press better. It does a great job on my clothes. I have been experimenting with the temperature settings and usually use one setting lower than normal.

my Rowenta iron sprung a leak and dribbled water, so bought this partially as an "emergency buy" after quickly reading some online review (Wirecutter). wow. this irons out wrinkles significantly easier and faster than my old Rowenta which cost more! it has very generous steam coming out, heats up quickly, long-ish shut-off (I quilt, and my Rowenta shut off too fast which was really annoying) so I don't have to keep uprighting while ironing a huge quilt top or making a long bias tape. it takes a bit getting used to the electronic setting and because of it, it lacks "fine adjustment" of temperature but so far i haven't felt the need to get to in-between temp settings yet (I just stack few layers of cotton fabric if I don't want to overheat synthetics). Overall, very pleased with this pruchase.

First, some basics:- All Chi 301xx models are shipped in the same box design, (a smart cost-saving idea). The box image may not show your specific model, but check the iron, and compare it to the description on Amazon.- Second, the iron is quite heavy at 3.5#, if you're used to recent lightweight irons. IF YOU IRONED in the 1950s, 60s, 70s, the weight and solid construction of the Chi will remind you of the workhouse steam iron you or your mother used then; the one that lasted 20 years. But if you have any problem with arthritis or mobility in your hands, wrists or elbows, using this iron may wear you out.PROS1. It has a large clear digital display, showing the heat setting. If you wear reading glasses and have struggled to read the tiny print and icons on the under-the-handle dials on most irons, this is a godsend. The heat is indeed controlled by a conventional dial, but you can easily turn the dial without reading it, because the temps are shown the large display.2. It has more than enough steam holes to iron even draperies. The button finish feature on the iron's tip is nice for several functions, including of course ironing closely around buttons.3. The non-stick plate appealed to me because I've occasionally ironed over a notion or accessory (such as certain elastics, embellishments, etc) which have melted and stuck to the iron. Even if you ruin your garment, the cleanup of the iron is a breeze.4. The auto turnoff when the iron is resting on its heel is 30 minutes, not the usual 8 or 10 minutes. If you work on projects that you iron step-by-step, such as sewing or quilting, you won't have to re-start the iron repeatedly. If you take a phone call, feed your cat, or chat with the UPS guy, you won't have to restart the iron and wait for it to warm up. Ditto, if you're just a zen ironer.5. The Chi iron, unlike nearly all others I looked at, has an OFF setting on the dial, and if you turn it to OFF, you will see OFF displayed in the digital panel. Unplugging the iron is always a good practice, but if you're doing a lot of ironing in fits and starts, the OFF switch is very handy.CONS1. The design is such that the iron can only be filled with water if it is sitting FLAT. The tank is not large and the great steam output means that the iron will likely need to be refilled more than once during a session. (Five or six times for my average basket.) This means that your hot iron, still turned on, has to either sit flat on a silicone pad (a separate purchase) or you must hold it level and just above your board, or hold it level at your sink, while filling it.2. You will then discover that the "max" water level line can only be read when the iron is UPRIGHT. So unless you've figured out exactly how many ounces of water you need to add, and you have a spouted measuring cup, you'll be doing what I am doing: hold it flat to fill, tip it upright to judge, hold it flat to fill more, etc.3. Do you do a mix of steam and dry ironing during one session? There is no switch or toggle to turn off the steam and do dry ironing. So you'll either have to settle for "all steam" or "all dry" ("dry" being the iron without any water at all).4. Without a steam/dry toggle, your iron will continue to steam away even while you have it at rest and are arranging your next piece of ironing. This results in the need for frequent water refills. And as to refills, see point #2.SO, why after two weeks of pondering, did I finally decide to KEEP the Chi, and post these comments?* In spite of its flaws, the iron does a VERY GOOD job. The end results are very satisfactory.* It has never spit or dribbled water, had not discharged any rusty water.* It heats up quickly.* It has shown itself to be too heavy for my cat to casually knock over.* Its handle seems ergonomically designed and the iron seems fairly well balanced, front to back.* The materials and assembly are of high quality, giving me confidence that the iron will last for years.* The retractable cord is long, and so far it retracts easily and as expected.I can also recommend the best ironing board, which I've had for quite awhile: Parker & Company - The Pro Board, Extra Wide Ironing Board w/Unique Folding Shoulder Wings and 7 Other Convenient Featureshttps://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ASR8WUO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've used a bunch of irons in my life. Most irons do indeed manage to get hot and beat out wrinkles. Sure. But this one gets hot faster, beats out wrinkles better, and feels better in the hand. It feels like a nice, USA designed product and it makes ironing more effective and more pleasant. I wouldn't suggest going any cheaper if you depend upon sharply pressed clothes for a professional work life or have a serious sewing pastime.

I'd never heard of this brand, but it was the top recommended steam iron on Wirecutter. They were right - it's a great iron. I'm a quilter/crafter and frequent fabric and clothes ironer. This iron is better than either of my two previous (now leaking and unreliable) Rowenta irons. The steam function on the CHI is so good that there's no need to use the boost of steam function. The cord pulls out and retracts smoothly and easily, and the 30 minute automatic shut-off time is perfect for the back and forth between my sewing machine and the iron - the 6 minute before shut-off on the Rowenta was too short. The CHI is a fair price for an iron this good for someone who irons a lot. I believe this model is discontinued, but there are still some left on Amazon, and Wirecutter says the next model of this one is just as good.