FYI on your criticism of not being able to refill the iron while hot. You are actually able to you just need to temporarily turn down the steam dial and then pull the trigger to release steam until there is none left. This will equalize pressure in the tank and you are able to refill it!
I was given the DG5030 and understand it is not made any longer it is 12-15 yes old. My issue is spitting water. The water comes out on my fabric and smells horrible not to mention stains. I use distilled water. More than likely the previous owner used tap a d it was super hard. How can I fix this? Also I notice my steam cord from tank to iron gets really warm pushing hot? Thoughts? Thank you so much
I have seen the iron spit water, once even when it was brand new. I am not sure what exactly is wrong, something in the iron. Is gloged or brocken. The base should be still good. Tap water can make it smelly and rusty color water come out. The water spitting may not be related to tap water as I did see it in irons that ware brand new or the started after two weeks
Dear tech, I have one of this kind, and the problem I have is that it no longer throws steam. I put water but no steam comes out through the iron. When I bought it the instructions were to use tap regular water, and that’s what I did, but now I realized that I should have used distilled water. So, I am wondering if you know what is wrong with it?
Most likely the plastic hoses on the inside is leaking and not allowing the pressure to build up. They do go bad after a while becuse when plastic/robber hose gets got over time it becomes hard and cracks
@@TeckDrivenTeck Thank you very much for your prompt answer. I have been looking on how to fix it, and I found a place near San Diego, CA where they can fix it. I will contact them and see if I can have them look at it. This place shows up as Rowenta fixers. I do appreciate your help and answer.
Same thing has happened to our iron. Mine is out of warranty. How much did your repair cost. What part was needed to repair. The manual says to use tap water not distilled water.
The trigger button that’s pushed to let out steam is no longer working. Any idea if this is something that can be fixed or is it time for a new one? I have loved this iron for years.
I have noticed that the units can stand heavy use but they fail after 2 years regardless of how much use they get. The only thing you can do is to ship it for repair somewhere or take it apart and try to figure out if it is blocked or if the pump died. I know this is not a great answer
Yes you can use tab water. But if you intend to ise it for a very long time i would higly recomend destilled water. The calcium catcher works but it still lets little calcium go thru and over time you will jave calcium build-up
Nice review but!... Note that many users report that sooner or later the DG 5035 (Rowenta DG5035 or Calor version) leaks a lot of steam from the water refill plug or cap (the screw down grey cap in your video that you unscrew to fill the machine with water). Usually mine goes "bang" from the cap as the steam pressure safety valve kicks in. This is due to some sort of fault, not usually simply a case of needing a new O-ring seal. If you do replace the O-ring, make sure it's the heavy duty type or it won't last anyway. But the problem I mention is not the O-ring, it is far more costly than that. I may post my own video to show this fault. These 5035 irons are made in China. Some 8030 versions are made in France.
+Quidco Man That is true but but for the amount of usage we were able to get out of it, we would consider it as a regular maintenance requirement to replace the seal or the cup.Just like you need to clean the soleplate once in a while, same goes for the cup. In are usage we replaced the cup twice in one of the irons and only once in are second one in about a one year (everyday)usage Please remember that is professional Iron and it needs maintenance, This iron is suggested for heavy users.
+Teck Kimborowicz Thanks for your reply. Although the seals are a buck or two each, the cap or plug costs $18-25 in the States and about 12-15 euro in Europe. I can't say that spending that twice or even once a year appeals to me. I think a steam iron should stay good for 2 or 3 years before any maintenance is needed, even if used almost daily, unless that daily use is very heavy duty like at a tailor's, dry cleaner's or similar. I know of people who had Rowenta irons bought in the 90s that gave 10 years of trouble-free service, and that's really how they built their reputation. I have a cheap cheap cheap Pacific steam iron (made for a British supermarket and cost me $12 new in 2005) and that's still going strong and irons better than another big German brand name (made in China) that I bought last year.
FYI on your criticism of not being able to refill the iron while hot. You are actually able to you just need to temporarily turn down the steam dial and then pull the trigger to release steam until there is none left. This will equalize pressure in the tank and you are able to refill it!
You are absolutely right, I know its possible but i didn't mention that becuse someone out there would do it wrong and hurt them self.
Thanks. I found one at the dump, and It's been sitting on my floor for months, so I think I'll go test it now.
I was given the DG5030 and understand it is not made any longer it is 12-15 yes old. My issue is spitting water. The water comes out on my fabric and smells horrible not to mention stains.
I use distilled water. More than likely the previous owner used tap a d it was super hard.
How can I fix this?
Also I notice my steam cord from tank to iron gets really warm pushing hot? Thoughts?
Thank you so much
I have seen the iron spit water, once even when it was brand new. I am not sure what exactly is wrong, something in the iron. Is gloged or brocken. The base should be still good. Tap water can make it smelly and rusty color water come out. The water spitting may not be related to tap water as I did see it in irons that ware brand new or the started after two weeks
Dear tech, I have one of this kind, and the problem I have is that it no longer throws steam. I put water but no steam comes out through the iron. When I bought it the instructions were to use tap regular water, and that’s what I did, but now I realized that I should have used distilled water.
So, I am wondering if you know what is wrong with it?
Most likely the plastic hoses on the inside is leaking and not allowing the pressure to build up. They do go bad after a while becuse when plastic/robber hose gets got over time it becomes hard and cracks
@@TeckDrivenTeck Thank you very much for your prompt answer. I have been looking on how to fix it, and I found a place near San Diego, CA where they can fix it. I will contact them and see if I can have them look at it. This place shows up as Rowenta fixers. I do appreciate your help and answer.
Just keep in mind that sometimes it is cheaper just to buy new one. All depends how much you use it
Can it be serviced? Mine has steam in the boiler and the iron works the hose seems to be blocked
It can be repaired if inder warranty. You would need to call manufacturer and get a quote on repair cost.
Same thing has happened to our iron. Mine is out of warranty. How much did your repair cost. What part was needed to repair. The manual says to use tap water not distilled water.
The trigger button that’s pushed to let out steam is no longer working. Any idea if this is something that can be fixed or is it time for a new one? I have loved this iron for years.
Its definitely fixable if its just the triger but its also very hard to find replacment parts.
Please I’ll like to know what to do if my iron,the steam doesn’t come out
Most likely the water pump is not working anymore. You may need to send it for repair or purchase new one. Sorry
How much water does the tank hold in the DG5030 it’s 12-15?years old I was told by Rowenta
Haven't used it in years warranty is gone, steamer won't work because hose is blocked what should I do ?
I have noticed that the units can stand heavy use but they fail after 2 years regardless of how much use they get. The only thing you can do is to ship it for repair somewhere or take it apart and try to figure out if it is blocked or if the pump died. I know this is not a great answer
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The instructions say to use tap water NOT distilled water.
Yes you can use tab water. But if you intend to ise it for a very long time i would higly recomend destilled water. The calcium catcher works but it still lets little calcium go thru and over time you will jave calcium build-up
Nice review but!... Note that many users report that sooner or later the DG 5035 (Rowenta DG5035 or Calor version) leaks a lot of steam from the water refill plug or cap (the screw down grey cap in your video that you unscrew to fill the machine with water). Usually mine goes "bang" from the cap as the steam pressure safety valve kicks in. This is due to some sort of fault, not usually simply a case of needing a new O-ring seal. If you do replace the O-ring, make sure it's the heavy duty type or it won't last anyway. But the problem I mention is not the O-ring, it is far more costly than that. I may post my own video to show this fault. These 5035 irons are made in China. Some 8030 versions are made in France.
+Quidco Man That is true but but for the amount of usage we were able to get out of it, we would consider it as a regular maintenance requirement to replace the seal or the cup.Just like you need to clean the soleplate once in a while, same goes for the cup. In are usage we replaced the cup twice in one of the irons and only once in are second one in about a one year (everyday)usage Please remember that is professional Iron and it needs maintenance, This iron is suggested for heavy users.
+Teck Kimborowicz Thanks for your reply. Although the seals are a buck or two each, the cap or plug costs $18-25 in the States and about 12-15 euro in Europe. I can't say that spending that twice or even once a year appeals to me. I think a steam iron should stay good for 2 or 3 years before any maintenance is needed, even if used almost daily, unless that daily use is very heavy duty like at a tailor's, dry cleaner's or similar. I know of people who had Rowenta irons bought in the 90s that gave 10 years of trouble-free service, and that's really how they built their reputation. I have a cheap cheap cheap Pacific steam iron (made for a British supermarket and cost me $12 new in 2005) and that's still going strong and irons better than another big German brand name (made in China) that I bought last year.
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Good review
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