PanasonicDry and Steam Iron with Alumite Soleplate, Fabric Temperature Dial and Safety Auto Shut Off – 1700 Watt Multi Directional Iron – NI-W950A, Purple

After my iron stopped working, I bought this one because I wanted to try out a good quality iron ... even if it meant that I paid a little bit more than I normally would. I really do like this iron, a lot. It's really big ... bitter than I expected; it reminded me of a small missile when I took it out of the box. The iron heats up really fast, so when you are in a rush to get ready in the morning and put off your ironing ... it will definitely meet that criteria. It, also, cools quickly; so when you are ironing various materials, there isn't a long wait period between settings. I really love this because it saves a lot of time. It, also, irons very well and runs smoothly over clothes. My husband has this shirt that is a weird poly blend, with my last iron, even in the lightest setting, it seemed as if the iron would stick to it. This iron glides over the thing so I don't feel as if I'm burning the material. The steam setting is pretty intense ... it varies between light steam and super heavy-duty, you-want-to-give-yourself-a-facial-while-you-iron. For me, the "light" steam is hardly ever used because it seems to give off nothing ... but that may not be the case for everyone. Also, I noted that the heavy duty steam stays consistent even when the iron is almost out of water. Speaking of water, by using the heavier steam setting you burn through water very quickly -- very quickly; even though the water tank is one of the largest I have ever seen on an iron. I have owned this iron for a few months now and the water has never leaked out of the reservoir ... even though some reviewers have complained about that being a problem. There were, also, some complaints about the cover over the water reservoir being cheap .. it's plastic but mine has held up and I am no delicate flower when it comes to stuff that I buy (expect to be dropped when I am in a rush). The one thing I really don't like are the stands at the end of the iron. Because of the plate design, the iron stand legs can be a bit cumbersome when I iron ... I have caught them on shirts a few times when I iron ... and sometimes wish I could hack them off. Also, I don't feel that the unique plate design buys you much other than it makes the iron look really cool.Overall, though, I really, really like this iron; even with the cons I mentioned and would not hesitate to buy it again. I love how smoothly it works over every type of material; how quickly it heats & cools, the steam setting is awesome, and I move through a collection of ironing very quickly.

I'm a bit obsessed when it comes to buying the right products for my life. I research my purchases thoroughly because I'm tired of buying poorly made products that either fail or under perform. I use an iron 5 days a week and I need it to function well, be enjoyable to use and I don't want to overpay for that.During my search, I didn't see an iron I trusted or liked for a fair price so I purchased this Panasonic here on Amazon. I LOVE IT! It got great consumer reviews and when I started using it I could see why. Before I tell you all the things a like about it, let me tell you that I actually purchased several irons from different manufacturers (which I returned) so I was able to compare.This iron has a cleverly shaped heating plate that allows me to slide over fabric in any direction without snagging! Why didn't anyone else think of that over the years? It produces a lot of steam and the water spray function is far better than all the other irons I tried. The other irons I tried sort of spit water unevenly or even shoot it in an odd direction. This iron doesn't do that. It's a well made spout that fires a fine but strong mist in the correct direction. The cord is long enough and it stands well when upright. The knobs are nicely made and the water filling hole is positioned nicely and not too small.I usually wouldn't write a review but I'm so tired of buying crappy products and wasting time and money. I'm hoping to save you the headache.

Been buying these Panasonic 360 irons since about 2015. Purchased this smaller one after my more expensive larger one stopped working after about 3-4 years.Disappointedly, this unit last about 1 year to the date, so a star was lost for longevity. I now wish I would have gotten a warranty.These irons (especially the larger more expensive unit) are pretty amazing. They steam like crazy and do not leak like many inexpensive irons do.Been ironing daily for over 50 years, so I’ve come to expect a lot from an iron. These units have very good heat distribution and a great non-stick finish. Some fabrics don’t glide as well, and a quick pass over a sheet of waxed paper with the iron resolves that.Agin, disappointed this purchased only lasted a year (seems like a fluke) but the performance was top notch until it died.Quickly replaced it with the larger unit without hesitation as I typically get 3-4 of life with daily usage out of these.You seem to have 30 days to get the extended warranty, so you can purchase that separately for good measure later. This allows you to defer that part of the cost for a few weeks, so you’re not out of pocket all at once.I doubt I will ever switch brands or style of iron, as these deliver tremendous performance.