Panasonic Stainless Steel Cordless Multi-Directional Iron, Black/Gray, 1500 Watts, 1500 Watts

I am an R&D engineer who appreciates good engineering when he sees it. I am also very critical of the poor engineering I observe in products today. I also know the value of a good reputation and I believe purchasing this iron was a win-win for both us and Panasonic. My wife is a professional quilt maker and as most quilters know, they are a very connected nationally as a social group where all the quilters share their experiences at retreats, meetings and online through their clubs and social media. My wife was at a quilting retreat using her fancy Oliso corded iron, with feet on the bottom that automatically extend when you release the iron, when she detected a burning smell from it. Then she noticed that it wasn't heating anymore. She brought it home and asked me to have a look at it, hoping that I could repair it for her. After taking it apart I found that the heating element was bad (open electrically) and contacted Oliso to see if I could get parts. The iron was about a year over it's warranty but they offered to replace it for about $70 dollars (approx. half price of a new one). After reading many reports of similar failures with this iron I decided to do some of my own research on who makes the best irons. I was surprised to see how many iron makers there were and how few had very good track records for reliability. I really liked the idea of a cordless iron but I am aware of the limited life cycle of batteries so, I was very skeptical of such a design. Then I discovered Panasonic's cordless irons and was very impressed with their engineering approach. Instead of depending on inherently weak battery technology, they took a different, more reliable, approach. Similar to the original cordless irons that were heated on a wood stove, Panasonic simply embeds a heating element in a material with high thermal mass and then uses an independent base for the heating element's power supply. This eliminates the problem of battery failure, keeps the weight of the iron low and permits cordless use for extended periods. Then, Panasonic took it a step further by making the iron bi-directional. So, now you can iron with either hand in either direction and never have to flip it to get to that difficult corner or seam. My wife fell in love with the iron the first time she used it. Then she took it to her most recent quilt retreat and the other quilters raved about it and wanted to know where she got it. On top of that the Panasonic iron sells for about one half of what her previous iron did. As the word gets out I suspect Panasonic is in for a lot more cordless iron sales! :-)

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Light, small, portable, practical; great product!

Guys!!!! This is the iron I was waiting for. Finally free of the annoying cord! Heat very fast, good steam and spray options. Heat stays and you don’t have to wait. You simply put it back on a charge every single time you want to move clothing around on the board and it recharges. The portable case that comes with it is also very nice and the retractable cord makes it so much easier to put back. So satisfied with this iron that I have but almost 8 months ago and I’ve been using all that time. If you’re hesitating heed my words. Bit costly but so much worth the price.

I'll start off by saying I do not like ironing, but this iron actually makes it enjoyable. Bid farewell to the corded chaos of traditional irons and say hello to the sleek marvel that is the Cordless Iron. Pros: Freedom of Movement: No more wrestling with cords. Glide effortlessly and iron with ease. Quick Heat-Up: Ready in a flash for those last-minute ironing needs. Fairly Lightweight: Feels light as a feather but still powerful on wrinkles. Con (but is it really a con...) : Charging Dock Dependency: Just remember to return it to its base after use—think of it as training a well-behaved pet. It is really not a big deal. It gets the iron out of the way while you are adjusting your item on the board. It's actually safer in my opinion Final Thoughts: The cordless iron has turned a dreaded task into a breeze. If you’re still struggling with corded irons, it’s time for an upgrade. Your wardrobe (and patience) will thank you. I honestly had no idea something like this was available. I highly recommend this iron to anyone who is tired of cords. Happy ironing! 🧺👔