9 Reasons To Buy A Steam Generator Iron

Ironing is one of those chores that has to be done, but it’s not a very enjoyable task. It makes you hot, tired, irritable, and as soon as you wear the garment it’s creased up again. There is however, a way to make ironing seem like fun. 

More and more people are replacing their old steam irons with steam generator irons. A steam generator iron is like a regular steam iron on steroids. More power, larger water tank, light-weight, and more. Let’s have a look at the reasons steam generator irons have grown in popularity. 

Why Buy A Steam Generator Iron?

1. Better Results
   Using a steam generator iron will give you the sort of results usually only possible in the dry cleaners. This is because dry cleaners use steam generators to iron their clothes.
2. Less Work
   Compared to a standard steam iron, a steam generator produces up to 65 grams of steam per minute more than a regular steam iron. This gives you considerably more crease removing power. So you use around a third of the energy to iron the same amount of clothing compared to a standard iron – That’s you personally, not electrical energy.
3. Larger Water Tank Capacity – Less Time Spent Refilling
   The average water tank on a steam generator iron has 4 to 6 times the capacity for water storage when compared to a regular steam iron. Depending on how you use your steam, you could have up to 90 minutes of steam time compared to 10 to 15 minutes with a regular steam iron.
4. Lighter To Handle And Use
   Although the steam generator has up to 6 times the water storage capacity of a steam iron, it’s not stored in the base of the iron. Unlike a standard iron, a steam generator stores its water in a tank that’s placed on the ironing board. A hose is connected from the water tank to the iron which saves lugging all that extra weight around.
5. Easy, Convenient Water Filler
   The spout on a regular steam iron is fiddly and often leads to spillage when refilling. Steam generators have removable water tanks that can be taken to the sink and refilled safely with no worries about spillage.
6. Saves Your Time
   Steam generator irons have the capability to iron one side, whilst automatically ironing the other side simultaneously. This is due to the increased power of steam output. Coupled with the less water refills this can result in a 60% saving in time used compared to a regular steam iron.
7. Extra Steam Boost
   Due to the extra steam available with a steam generator iron, stubborn creases can easily be removed using the steam boost button. This is considerably more powerful than the steam boost on a regular steam iron.
8. Reasonably Priced
   Although considerably more than steam irons, steam generator irons start at around £50. Considering the extra power and convenience you get with a steam generator iron, and the fact that many steam irons are of a similar price, steam generators are good value for money.
9. Reasonable Power Usage
   Steam generator irons range in power from around 2.2 kW to 3 kW assuming electricity is charged at 16 pence per unit per hour. The cost to use a steam generator for an hour will be between 35 pence to 48 pence an hour.

How Much Does It Cost To Run A Steam Generator Iron?

Power Rate In Kilowatts	Price To Use Per Minute	Price To Use Per Hour
2.2 kW	Just Under 6 Pence Per Minute	35.2 pence per hour
2.4 kW	Around 6 ½ Pence Per Minute	38.4 pence per hour
2.7 kW	Just Over 7 Pence Per Minute	43.2 Pence Per Hour
3 kW	8 Pence Per Minute	48 Pence Per Hour

The above figures are assuming a price of 16 pence per hour (kW/h) for electricity. Prices for power vary.

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