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- 1,800 watts
- Powerful steam output
- Stainless-steel soleplate
- Maximum water level indicator
- Produces professional ironing results
- Expensive
- Heavy
- Reliability problems
Testers say that the Rowenta Advancer DZ9080 produces more steam than most other irons. It has 400 steam vents in its stainless-steel soleplate, which experts say provides for continuous steam and professional ironing results. Professionals love that the Rowenta iron is loaded with high-end features, such as an anti-calcium system and a three-way shutoff. Some consumers at Amazon.com and Epinions.com complain that the iron is very heavy, but a few prefer the extra heft, claiming that it makes for easier pressing. While the majority of owner reviewers say that the Rowenta Advancer is worth every penny, we also read many reports of reliability problems with this iron. If you don't want to spend so much but still want a quality iron, the 1,700-watt Rowenta Focus Iron DZ5080 (*Est. $90) is less expensive.
We found the best review for the Rowenta Advancer DZ9080 at Slate.com, where author Tom Bartlett tests and rates seven irons. Good Housekeeping deems it their top pick in a recent roundup of steam irons. User reviews at Amazon.com and Buzzillions.com give insight into long-term durability as well as overall consumer satisfaction. Reviews at Epinions.com, however, are sparse.
The DZ9080 has been discontinued and replaced by the DW9080, which has the same features except for a slightly higher wattage (1,800 watts as opposed to 1, 700 watts). Reviews for the new model are limited, but we can assume that performance is similar.
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Tom Bartlett calls the Rowenta Advancer DZ9080 a "top-notch" iron that "can't be beat" for steam. He gives it the second-highest rating of the seven irons he tested.
Review: The Pressing Question, Tom Bartlett, Oct. 24, 2006
2. Good HousekeepingDetails/Subscribe
Of the more than 10 irons tested by the Good Housekeeping Research Institute, the Rowenta Advancer DZ9080 receives the highest rating. Editors say the steam iron "blasted away the competition," though it is a bit heavier than others.
Review: Steam Irons: Best of the Test, Editors of Good Housekeeping, April 2009
3. Amazon.com
Nearly 200 owners give the Rowenta Advancer DZ9080 an overall score of 3.4 out of 5 stars, with many claiming it is the best iron because of its steam capabilities. Several point out that the iron is heavy, but others say that the extra heft aids in their ironing. There are numerous complaints that the iron's auto-shutoff feature often fails.
Review: Rowenta DZ9080 Advancer Iron, Contributors to Amazon.com
About 40 users rate and review the Rowenta Advancer at Buzzillions.com, where the iron receives an average of 4.2 stars (out of 5). Many say it's the best iron they have owned, and clothes look as good as they do after dry cleaning. Several owners report problems with it not heating or the automatic shutoff not working.
Review: Rowenta Advancer Iron, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
5. Epinions.com
There aren't a lot of reviews at Epinions.com for the Rowenta Advancer DZ9080, and those who have posted seem to be split over it. One owner says it's the best iron they've owned, while another says it stopped working after six months.
Review: Rowenta DZ9080 Iron with Auto Shut-off, Contributors to Epinions.com
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