How easy is the Russell Hobbs Quiet Super Steam Generator Iron to set up and start using?
The clear and concise instruction booklet was easy to follow while setting up the iron. Alison found the water tank easy to fill from the tap, and really liked the little grippy feet that stop the iron from slipping when put down.
The iron does take a little while to heat up, due to its large water tank. "It takes about 3 minutes to warm up sufficiently," Alison said. "Which can seem like ages to start with but gives one a chance to make a coffee!"
Thanks to its powerful and copious steam, stopping fabrics from getting too damp during ironing can take a little bit of getting used to, but Alison got the hang of it very quickly.
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Does the Russell Hobbs Quiet Super Steam Generator Iron offer good value for money?
By dispensing with the bells and whistles of smart fabric recognition technology, Russell Hobbs have produced a mid-priced steam generator iron that can perform pretty much as well as more premium models.
Sadly the quiet technology didn't make a noticeable difference to sound levels, and we suspect there's little that can be done about the sound of powerful, crease-busting steam being generated.
One thing to note is that the anti-calc filter needs replacing, and a replacement cartridge is £18 at the time of writing. It should last around 100 uses in soft water areas, and the harder your water is, the fewer ironing sessions it'll last before needing to be replaced.
To conclude, this is a brilliant iron at a great price. Alison said she'd recommend it to friends who do a lot of ironing, as the extra expense of a steam generator is worth it for the time and energy saved.