CHI Steam Iron for Clothes with Vertical Steam Burst, 1700 Watts, 8" Cord

I have been ironing weekly for 26 years. I wear uniforms (required) at work. I needed a steam iron to replace my last Rowenta that stopped working. I also have owned Panasonic (excellent with ceramic plate), and Black and Decker. However, after using the Chi; I can say that this steam iron takes the crown and leaves everyone in the dust. With 1700 watts, this monster delivers huge amount of heat and steam if needed. No cordless iron could duplicate that performance. It glides effortlessly. Especially on polyester. The titanium ceramic plate is magic. Congrats Chi. #1!

Had this iron for 8 years with absolutely zero issues. Probably the best iron I've ever owned. No water leaks, ample heat settings and great non-stick coating. I finally had to order a new one due to me dropping mine and it started leaking water. Wasn't leaking a lot, but enough to annoy me. That was totally my fault though and no blame on the manufacturer. Get this iron, you won't regret it.

Oh yeah, I broke my wife’s so I had to buy her a new one. She had one like this, but it decor didn’t go in this one. The cord goes in and she absolutely loves it a lot more No I can use hers to do whatever I want with and I don’t touch hers I would suggest getting you one of these. It’s pretty sweet. as you can see cord on the outside cord within the inside, so much better having it on the inside.

Im a 53 y/o Gen X’er that grew up having to have my clothes ironed. As an adult with a professional job, I still do. For years, I never knew anything about irons other than the typical $10 - $20 variety you find in most discount stores. After using those for years (and throwing them away after a few years)…I wondered if there wasn’t an iron that didn’t require 10 passes to get out wrinkles. Looked at all the types and brands and settled on this one at a mid-range price. BEST $70 I’VE SPENT! You can feel and see the difference with an iron like this one with higher voltage/heat and lots of steam! I assure you, I hate ironing and tend to let it pile up and have a whole day’s worth before I do it (and have cheated and taken clothes to the cleaner’s for pressing at $150 - $200 per trip. With this new CHI iron, I get it all done in about half the time and the results look great! My boss even made a comment in a meeting that I was “showing up the rest of the team with creases in my shirts you could cut a finger on.” We laughed, but I was so proud of my iron (even with my average ironing skills). It uses a lot of water/refills (because…LOTS of steam) and is a bit heavy, but worth it for the results. It is ample size, has plenty of cord length for my needs, and I like that it has the auto-off feature with a digital ‘beep’ reminder if I leave it on. A long review, and a lot of gushing over an iron…but has saved me time and effort (and money from professional pressing) and I would put this one in the “near luxury” category of irons.

This is a review after two years of owning the iron. First picture shows how the iron looked when I first bought it. It's fantastic iron: glides smoothly, no water dripping (problem I had a other high end irons), plenty of steam to remove wrinkle from both clothes and sheets. It worked beautifully with constant use ironing different types of clothes and sheets on a regular basis. The different feature dials are easy to use and the water tank is easy to refill (I only use distilled water). However, after two years, the coating started to wear out - please see attached pictures. There is still plenty of steam and no water dripping but the gliding is definitely impacted and I don't like the look of the missing coating and potential of damage to my clothes. I bought another one since I've tried different Rowenta irons and they leaked water after awhile so I'm sticking to the CHI even if it only lasts for 2 years.

The CHI Iron is well-built and versatile, making it suitable for pressing or steaming any garment. The temperature control dial is nearly accurate, allowing you to select the appropriate setting for different fabrics (note that this may vary with other models). The steam function is adjustable, letting you control the level of steam output as needed, which is a fantastic feature. With two press triggers for spray and steam, this iron provides greater precision for detailing garments. The cord retraction button works effectively, provided the cord is straight and only has minor tangles. The titanium ceramic-coated soleplate allows for ease of use when pressing or steaming garments. A key safety feature is the auto shut-off, which prevents the iron from burning garments or starting a fire. It will automatically shut off after 30 minutes if resting on its heel, after 60 seconds when resting on either side and after 60 seconds when resting on the soleplate. Additionally, the self-cleaning feature uses steam to clean out the ports and remove any debris or dirt. **Cons:** The titanium ceramic coating can be scratched, as it is just a coating like that on a nonstick pan. Improper handling can damage it, especially when in contact with zippers, metal buttons, pins, and protrusions on garments. Exercise caution to protect the soleplate. While the retractable cord is convenient, it is not 100% reliable and may jam, preventing the plug from fully retracting. The cord can overlap itself inside the casing, which may cause it to get stuck, so it needs to be guided when the retraction button is engaged. Still worth purchasing💯

I went with this brand because their hair products are awesome. I bought this to replace one that was leaking water. The first time I used this iron, it leaked. I followed the directions and used half tap and half distilled. So, just know this…if you want one that doesn’t leak, don’t buy this one.

This iron is truly wonderful. At first, I wasn't quite sure how to adjust the steam settings, and the water would run out very quickly; but once I figured it out, everything turned out impeccably, and I enjoyed ironing every single garment. This iron cut my workload in half—and that’s despite the fact that my ironing board is useless; it’s just too old. I’ve now ordered a new one and can’t wait for it to arrive so I can get back to ironing. If you buy it, you won't regret it. It is well worth the investment. Why didn't I buy this sooner?!

Extreamly disappointed. The water is leaking. The wire not returning to original position. It already burnt 3 of my adaptors as in Dubai we have different plug. Seller please contact me to arrange return and refund. Terrible product

After a disappointing experience with another brand, I decided to buy a Chi iron. It is 1/5 of the cost of other brands, and it is surpassing my expectations. I am a sewist and this is my 4th iron - and the best of all for now. I love that I can control the amount of steam, and the steam stops when I lift the iron - great! Also, I am impressed with its ironing ability - if it creates a crease, it removes the crease!! Highly recommend it!

Very poor quality

I purchased this iron based on the reviews that I had read. It's definitely more expensive than the Brand that I have been using for years and they were not inexpensive models. What this unit excels at, is the Steam output that it generates, so today I wanted to see how it would perform on some thicker pants that I wear in the winter. I came away extremely impressed, as they would not have looked as good with any of the other models that I have used prior. One negative is the cord length is a few feet shorter than my previous models and because it's retractable, it does not exit at the back of the unit but instead to one side, so a little more inconvenient depending on where your ironing board is in relation to the electrical outlet. I was eager to see how it would perform as it's a recent purchase, so tried it once on my shirts and once on the pants. I have been ironing all my life as the receptionist at a company that I had worked for 50 years ago, told me that my shirts do not look pressed, just freshly coming out of the dryer and she was correct, so now my wife is more than happy to let me iron her garments also. In summary, it's the best unit that I have purchased to this day.

Have only used a couple of times but very happy so far. I didn't know an iron was suppose to glide & essentially help the ironing process. Smooth, easy to manoeuver, light & don't get me started on the amount of steam this thing produces - it's great. Guess I'm pretty happy with purchase. Hoping it operates as well as it does in a year from now & after another 50 uses.