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- Inexpensive
- Easy to use
- Retractable cord
- Vertical steam for curtains
- Reliability unknown
In general, reviewers don't recommend cheap steam irons. Good Housekeeping magazine recommended the Proctor Silex 17610 as a budget pick in a roundup of steam irons from 2005, however, noting that it worked as well as some more expensive irons. This iron has a non-stick soleplate and retractable cord. Other features include auto shutoff and adjustable steam volume. Another inexpensive steam iron, the Panasonic NI-S300TR (*Est. $25), isn't included in professional tests, but it does receive strong recommendations from owners posting reviews to retailer websites.
We found only one credible evaluation of the Proctor Silex 17610 -- in Good Housekeeping, where editors subject steam irons to hands-on tests. Unfortunately, we found only one user review of this iron, so long-term owner satisfaction is a question mark.
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1. Good HousekeepingDetails/Subscribe
In tests at Good Housekeeping, the Proctor Silex 17610 is named the top value. Editors also note that it works as well as more expensive irons in the test.
Review: Super Steam Irons, Editors of Good Housekeeping, April 2005
2. Amazon.com
Only one owner has reviewed the Proctor Silex 17610 at Amazon.com, giving it a four-star (out of five) rating. The accompanying comment briefly states that the iron works well.
Review: Proctor Silex 17610 Mid-size Iron, Contributors to Amazon.com
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