Reliable J490A IronMaven Home Ironing System with CSS and Anti-Calc Warning System
- 1450-watt iron uses pressurized dry-steam for fast results
- Removable 2-3/4-cup water tank; continuous-steam technology
- Heat-resistant cork handle; automatic boiler shut-off for safety
- Anti-calc warning system; litmus paper and de-scaling powder included
- Measures approximately 14 by 10-1/2 by 10 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Product DescriptionWith this professional quality pressurized iron, you’ll never have to worry about running out of steam in the middle of ironing again. Simply refill the built-in water tank when the water level is low (or the low water light indicates it’s time) and away you go. This clothes iron uses pressure to get steam into the fabric faster, so your ironing time is cut in half. Steam is used to soften the fibers, and the weight of the iron shapes the fabric. This fabric iron is equipped with an anti-calc warning system. In a few short steps, you can program the boiler for the hardness of water that you are using (litmus paper is supplied) and the system will automatically tell you when it is time to use the de-scaling powder that is supplied. Find out what garment makers, dry cleaners and tailors have known for years; using pressurized steam transforms ironing from a tiresome chore to an effortless task.
Price: $359.99
Rating: 4.0
Reliable J490A IronMaven Home Ironing System with CSS and Anti-Calc Warning System
Today I unpacked my J490A with a great deal of excitement. I had used a Rowenta that did not last and thought by upgrading to a Reliable product I would get a higher quality iron with greater longevity. Unfortunately that is not the case.
The iron shut off with a red lite and alarm after 3-4 minutes of ironing. To get it to work I had to turn it off and then on again and it would go for an additional 3-5 minutes before repeating. This went on for 30 minutes of alarm, off/on, etc. Instructions say if this happens iron is defective, so it is being returned.
But aside from that which may be an uncommon occurrance, the iron has severe deficiencies. It drags on the fabric (I was working with cotton and linen), creating wrinkles. The design of the base has the cords coming from the wrong side, making them get in the way for a right handed person. The cord from the base to the iron when put on the upright support is not long enough to allow for ironing fabric that is uncut. And finally despite an abundance of steam and a setting on linen or cotton, the wrinkles simply did not come out. I am accustomed to the Rowenta leaving a smooth finish that is easy to achieve.
The handle is a straight design and is awkward on the wrist. The upper buttons to press the steam are not as ergonomically designed as a trigger pull. It became tiring to continuously push the button. The noise the generator made surprised me. It would not be possible to have a normal conversation while the iron was on and the noise was constant. After a few minutes it was quite grating on the nerves. There was rumbling and it shook the ironing table. I iron on one of the JoAnn’s cutting tables with the ironing cover because I am working with large pieces of fabric. This has never been a problem before.
In summary, I would use caution before purchasing this iron. Even though Rowenta has it’s problems, they are not as compromising as the J490A.
Rating: 1 / 5
Thought about this ironing system a lot before purchasing. Have had many irons in the past including several Rowentas as well as a Black & Decker. Every one of them LEAKED !!! Maddening ! However, I was troubled about the size of the system thinking that it would take up so much room. But then I discussed it with my husband. After looking it over, he encouraged me to buy it figuring it would cost less in the long run than buying so many cheaper irons that always end up leaking, and he said we would find a place for it. Finally decided to take the plunge, and am glad I did.
We did find a place for it where it can be out of the way when I’m not using it but handy enough for when I need it. Happily, this iron does NOT leak !!! I cannot say that about any other iron. The steam is very forceful though, so you do have to be careful and it takes a little getting used to. However, I quickly found that I could easily control the force of the steam and keep it on as long or little as I want. Sometimes it doesn’t quite get out ALL the wrinkles. I just put a little water on the wrinkle, use the iron dry, and it gets the wrinkle(s) out.
So far so good.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a fabulous iron, once you get used to it. Using this rather than a conventional steam iron, gets the job done in half the time,
but you have to get used to ironing with a much stronger flow of steam. I burned myself a couple of times.
Especially when you iron sheets and other linens, or jeans, this iron works wonderful and much faster.
It was harder to find on Amazon, but I am so glad I did.
Rating: 5 / 5
If you like to iron and especially if you like to iron with a great steam setting, then this is the iron for you. It is the most expensive iron I have owned but it is worth every penny. It will get every last wrinkle out of your clothing and put the ‘fun’ in ironing. The iron generates sufficient steam so you can get through you full load of laundry. The clear water container lets you see when you need to refill ( takes tap water). It does take a little while to warm up and is noisy so I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.
Rating: 4 / 5
I told my husband about an iron I was told about that, would cut ironing time almost in half and wanted one. He did some research and purchased this one for me and I can say I am totally satisfied.
I iron everything (my mother taught me this!) and can say it has made ironing so much easier and faster – I would recommend this iron to anyone.
Rating: 5 / 5