How To Stop an Iron From Leaking and Spitting Water - 7 Ways to Fix the Problem

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[@suzannewurster505]

Thank you for helping us understand why and how to deal with irons that leak. This has been a tremendous help for me! You did a great job in explaining/demonstrating!

[@Rafael-FaithInChristAlone.]

Your videos are much appreciated!Keep them coming 😊

[@c.samson5758]

So helpful, Thank you for taking the time to make this. (great photos too, fun stuff)

[@lindastevens8392]

Point #2 - WOW!!! Never knew this!!!! EXCELLENT video!!!!! I have an OLD Rowenta and a newer Black & Decker. I only use the Rowenta on dry setting. I use the B&D on steam and have been annoyed the past couple days with the leaking! Maybe now I can fix the problem!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

[@kctsp6631]

Very informative video, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Now I have a little more understanding about leakage.

[@cynthiajoyner5143]

Great tips-really helpful.

[@TexasTrained]

Thanks.We needed this info

[@wanuradhaw]

Thank you for this. Really helped

[@clintonsadventuresinadulth1253]

Such a useful video... Thank you.

[@ValerieMorrison]

Excellent vidéo. Thank you

[@SadBoy-qo6px]

I learned so much because of this video thank you for making this

[@FA-ux3zk]

Thanks for your opinion Helps me a lot

[@MrSifaperdire]

amazing knowledge, thanks

[@patsyfoster8730]

Thank you thank you I've got a Hamilton Beach duration and that was helpful.

[@sdb114]

Good and clear explanation

[@user-go1hp3ws9b]

Very helpful thanks a lot

[@mohammadkurdish4553]

Thank you for the video

[@azureb.daniel1896]

Thanks for the explanation of the

[@stephenstephen295]

Thank you for a great video. Some of the points I already was doing, and some I learned...thank you again. I also notice that perhaps I use the steam nurse too often which as you explained does not leave enough time for the water to change states. With my iron though I stand up when not in use, perhaps to fold the item etc...after a bit of time..perhaps a few min or so...I notice water leaking from the bottom, then when I pick up the iron and turn it horizontal a gush of water...and continues. This happens both when I had just filled it...possibly caused by over filling, but also after using the iron for a bit. The other issue I have is that the button that you depress to create a burst of steam stays down (as if it were stuck) possibly related to temperature, Because it sometimes will pop back up after the iron cooled a bit...but not always...but sometimes it does not pop back up quite a bit after, regardless if I unplugged the iron, stopped ironing and left it...etc

[@bensepdk]

Good explanation, and easy to understand :-)

[@karimgilliland6827]

great explanations. Tips worked beautifully! Thank You.

[@IroningLab]

I'm so glad I could help.

[@thebestthebest8163]

Thank you my lady

[@TheTyphoon365]

Very helpful thanks ma'am

[@mirceameszaros7723]

Thank you!❤

[@grazia9398]

So helpful

[@ariellasakhai3426]

Thank you!!

[@dheerender6984]

Good explain to resolve water leakage problem

[@itspossibleeno]

Nice presentation

[@joycehosaflook3755]

Thank you. My iron is a Rowena DW5192UI. Your video was helpful. I am hoping my iron dries out! I over filled it by accident and it leaked out the cord area. I have emptied it and will let it dry out and hopefully it will be ok. It is fairly new. I think my instructions which I just read!😒 is supposed have the steam button turned off when filling and also laying fairly flat? Stored without water and upright. So 🤞hopefully one time overfilling has not ruined this great iron. I love it.

[@supersonnyd7369]

Thank you.

[@jimjohnson5777]

Very helpful video. Are use an older Shark which doesn’t have a particular model name; The only inscription on iron is “X-Tended Steam Burst” and “Auto Shut-off” Have always used distilled water only in this iron and still get brownish spotting from it.

[@gayatheist657]

Thank you ♡

[@catw6998]

Tks for the tips. Maybe I don’t have my new XL iron on the hotter setting for steam and might have filled too much in water. I like that it is very light weighted compared to my other irons, and that I can use corded or cordless. What I don’t like is that the water chamber area is kinda darker than I am use to and can’t so much tell how much water is in there. The dial marker is set in an area that is also hard for me to read also.

[@nickg2431]

Smart Lady!

[@kristiogle5224]

This was very helpful...thank you. I have a new CHI iron. It's only about 3 months old. I was so upset when it started leaking.

[@Matty06001]

Me too! Hmmm.

[@lawrencemichael43]

Rowenta steamforce dw9280, I love this iron, it's my second one. Both were prone to leaking.

[@kine3165]

Problem solved (too low setting). Thank you for your video and instruction.

[@christinejjones3068]

Thanks for this - it was very informative. I have a Rowenta Professional 1750w. I learned that my iron does have a clean cycle and am anxious to try it! Mine leaks when I stand it on its heel - and it might be that I'm overfilling. I'll clean it and try again to see if that fixes the problem. I only use distilled water. Is that a problem?

[@adibaafzal8916]

Perfect, gi'l.. 🤗 🤗 💕 Thank you 🤗

[@IroningLab]

You're so welcome :D

[@clairefanning870]

Just watched your video and the tips are great. I have the Rowenta Steamforce that you are using. It's less than a year old. I let it heat to cotton or linen when I use steam. I use tap water that is not hard. I don't overfill. But it almost always pours out water when I first tip it to iron after its been heated. It usually will stop after that but almost always does that to start. I now iron on a towel before I touch my fabric to get rid of that initial amount of water. Any others suggestions for this particular issue? Thanks!

[@midwife58]

Rowenta Focus, It's been leaking badly but I'm going to try your tips. Thank you!

[@IroningLab]

I hope one of the tips fixes the problem. Holding thumbs.

[@AvysChannel]

Thank you mam i am using clikon iron

[@feyvorite]

This is the exact iron I’m having problems with. Everything was fine till the last two times I’ve used it, and it leaks a lot of water. I only use it on cotton and I rarely use the burst. I definitely am not overfilling. Additional advice is welcome. Thank you for the details video!

[@awarren222]

I'm having the same issue!

[@thebluecap]

And so am I

[@sherrieadams1828]

I have a Panasonic cordless. Does same recommendations apply? Thank you

[@clairefanning870]

I use the iron your using...Rowenta Steamforce...I have a lot of issues with it leaking. It shows fully heated and I tip it to iron and water pours out on my ironing table.

[@UncleManuel]

I had to search for this because my brandnew Tefal FV9844 was leaking like a bottle with a hole - because I was handling it like someone with common sense would do: park it on its ass while getting the next shirt. Seems like Tefal doesn't want you to do that... 😜 But your explaination about the overfilling and temperature seems logical. Now I know what to keep an eye at - because the iron has some auto-shutdown modes and the leaking happens when it stops heating (with the switch set to "steam"). Also the steaming instantly stops when I park it on its back. Anyhow, thanks for this very educational video! 😎

[@VestinVestin]

Alright, this was fairly straightforward. I just need to give up on steam when ironing silk, I guess...

[@garykennedy4510]

We like Rowenta too but had premature failures of last 3 for leaking.

[@marji4508]

I own the Rowenta steam force you demonstrated in your video. It is terrible for leaking even after following all your instructions. I had this iron repaired under warranty and it still leaks. This was my second Rowenta and I will never buy another one.

[@wendyshill2]

I have a Hamilton Beach iron that is having steam problems -leaking and pouring out of the filler area. The steam qty selector and burst button are not working (feels like it is missing a spring or something). Don’t remember dropping it but it is possible. Should I take it apart?

[@danmocanu]

Adorable and informative. Thank you! I have a Tefal cordless and am using distilled water. And yes, I lowered the temperature to Cotton, the highest setting being for linen and that is when dripping started to happen.

[@vickigarner7331]

I have a JLM phoenix iron that leaks from the bottom of the iron plate and quite a bur, I only brought ut second hand from someone. Its never been used, so I'm hoping it's one if two, either too much water in the tank or its the water has not heated up enough. I'll try for the third time and see, thanks for this video

[@ddhvn28]

My Rowenta Anti-Calc Iron drips like crazy even after emptying the calc catcher. I look forward to trying these tips. I've only had it a few months.

[@ShirleyDeeDesigns]

I threw mine away only to find out it may have been because I used distilled water instead of tap! 😢

[@hunter5w6]

This video was a lifesaver! I recently started a new job and I’m on my very first business trip. My nice clothes got super wrinkly in my suitcase, and I could not figure out the issue with this hotel iron (turns out it was #2, the heat and steam settings were wrong). I’ll be looking sharp thanks to this video!

[@esnairaeslaosultan4540]

Hi... Im using philips fast care compact GC6740 the water is leaking may i know wats the solution for it?

[@hareeshshetty892]

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[@rekhasharma-xo8hz]

I have a Polti La Vaporella XT100C, a steam generator iron, which spurts yellow gunky water unpredicatably, during the ironing. Any suggestions?

[@L-P-MZ]

Hello, I am using USHA electric Iron, not a steam iron. Can help me to figure out why and where the current leaks? When I turn on the iron, the metal plate heats like a normal iron, but the problem is, it has current too and it shock. Sorry for bad english.🤗

[@dwdw4499]

Im using a Velocity Iron it is as you said driving me Bananas!!! I do all the ironing for my wife and both our kids Son and Girl. Thank you

[@BrendaHaggai]

Rowenta pro steam Iron. I empty it after every use. After a few months use, this iron always starts to leak. This is the 3rd iron I've bought. I love the iron other than this problem. I am on well water so after listening to your video, I may buy one more and use distilled water with it instead.

[@bandana_rathore]

Thank you so much for this video. I think mine is leaking because of low tem high steam. Will try to keep the steam low. Thank you

[@dikonomi]

Thanks a lot, we thought our brand new iron was defective, after dripping drops of water, this video helped solve the problem and understand it's quite good actually. My wife loved it. As for me, I don't know much about irons but this spared me the embarrassment of looking silly at the shop where I'd go to return the iron :D :D

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[@bishopjared1078]

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[@rasii3502]

hello, on my second Rowenta iron and the same problem.... Leaking yes,,, thank you for the tips... The second just as annoying problem. The Steam button gets stuck and I cant get the steam boast to work. After minutes or days.. It "unsticks" itself... Why the stuck steam button? Help if you can. Thanks

[@immatin4469]

I was almost about to throw mine on the Dustbin, Thanks for saving mine

[@mycreativeheart4159]

I am a quilter... so I use my iron every day. Hottest temperature and always steam. I have used T-fal irons for years.. primarily because I like the shape of the tip and it works perfectly for ironing seams. However... every single T-fal iron I have owned... leaks within a year of purchase. I have discovered that it leaks from the opening where you fill it and the steam buttons directly below this opening. Even if the water chamber is filled less than 1/4 full... it still leaks. (It never leaks from the plate.) This is extremely frustrating. My mother has the same problem with her T-fal irons.

[@maryenos91]

i am using a Olisio iron but just recently noticed what looked like calcium deposit on the sole plate. My home water is hard and have been using 1/2 distilled and 1/2 house water....would that be incorrect.

[@energizerbunnie1]

Hi there. I have a Rowenta Pro Iron Steam Station. I have had so much trouble with leaking with this iron. I had a similar one before for about 8 years and never had an issue until the end of its life and now I have a new model and it has leaked from the beginning. I even took it to a repair shop and they said there is nothing wrong with it!! So why is it always leaking.

[@ditornai-wright5177]

I have a Phillips PerfectCare iron with reservoir. All 3 lights flash even after i have descaled it numerous times and rinsed out the water reservoir. I do live in a hardwater area but i need to get the iron functioning again. can you assist please?

[@dacgaming415]

I have a black and decker D6000 it leaks and i have the steam feature off. Does this model have auto steam if so how do I turn it off?????

[@Nitelifebuzz]

I bought the Rowenta DW9280 a little over a year ago and was impressed with it's build and performance. I don't use the Iron a lot, and did experience leaking from time to time as mentioned in this video. The leaking was usually after I turned the iron on & moved it from upright to a horizontal position. I assumed the cause was from water being left in it from the previous session. However just a short while ago the digital display went blank & it started making a buzzing noise when plugged in. The buzzing gets louder if I rotate the setting Dial towards Min. It's a pretty expensive Iron ($199 when not on sale). I hope they'll still offer me some type of coverage or I'll be going back to the cheaper irons.

[@yolandarowe3094]

In 2020, I purchased the DW9280. I absolutely loved it until one day turned on the power, and it wouldn't heat. Returned it. Bought a 2nd one, and it started leaking around the power cord when it was about 7 months old. Trashed it. In the interim, I purchased a Rowenta DW7180 Everlast, but it doesn't get hot enough. I'll use it as a dry iron only. Love my gravity-fed iron. No more Rowentas.

[@DennisWintjes2]

My Rowenta Steamforce has been in the shop twice. It stops making regular steam. I can do the steam burst, but it won't gently steam on cotton setting with steam on. Thoughts? I am getting tired of paying $100 to fix it every year.

[@andrewjharrison1]

Every iron that I bought starts leaking water after a few weeks. I have now bought for £80 the Tefal turbo pro anti-cal, and this one LEAKS. I’ve descaled it twice in a row and it’s still spitting out hot water and steam at the same time. It’s driving me MAD!!!

[@deniseelston6197]

I have a Rowenta Pro. Leaking has been a constant problem over several of these irons. It has also leaked leftover water all over from the upright position. I’ll try your suggestions. Thank you.

[@deniseelston6197]

I went back to the iron after watching your video. I let iron warm up (little light goes out) set between cotton and linen with steam off. I turned the steam on two clicks and waited 30-45 seconds, then started to iron-no steam was coming out. I clicked one more steam setting. Now I was getting steam. Before I could finish one cotton knit top, the iron was again leaking. So my ironing for the day is three cotton knit turtleneck tops, all set aside to dry from the iron leaking. I will clean it tomorrow, a process I find next to useless.

[@habbandesai8995]

Unfortunately I don't have an iron like the one you showed. I have an iron called Tefal Fasteo. Please could figure out why water leaks

[@Technie87]

If you want your iron to last use reverse osmosis water with NO minerals added for taste (Distilled, and de-ionized also work). Aquafina is the only brand I know of as of now that's easy to get in the states however any other will work as long as it DOESN'T add minerals. This will prevent caulk from building up as it doesn't have salt(minerals) in the water

[@tanmaykumarmishra1846]

Please make a video on how to use a steam iron,adjust the temperature and steam settings.Love from INDIA

[@IroningLab]

Hi Tanmay. I will definitely do that, thanks so much for your feedback.

[@Ekimbike]

@@IroningLab or read the instruction manual....tells you everything you need to know...

[@francisochieng1710]

How can i get that blue rowenta iron box

[@alyssamichaud3458]

Sunbeam. Aero ceramic. Vertical steam. Not overfilled. Fabric setting is on synthetic, steam setting is high. Then I did no fabric setting, high steam. Finally got it to work by using cotton fabric setting and high steam setting. Trying to freshen up my suit in between dry cleaning.

[@hendriknieuwenhuizen4397]

How does one reactivate the iron when it stops drawing power? My Philips easy speedy stops operating sometimes.

[@raquelt7723]

I have the Rowena steamforce and didn’t clean it every 2 weeks. How can I do a deep clean of it now? It seems to leak and definitely has a lot of mineral build up. A video on deep cleaning would be great. thank you.

[@IroningLab]

Thanks for the feedback. We're little overwhelmed atm but would like to do a video on cleaning soon.

[@rodilynbalicot2247]

Philip steam iron i used

[@chipongorima5010]

I use a Russell Hobbs steamglide1800 and its leaking on every joint what might be the problem

[@maxcethwedderburn9979]

I have a Hamilton beach Durathon iron I dont use it that much still looks brand new but alot of water leaking from the bottom.

[@cindysimpson4552]

That's the same one I have. It leaks something fierce. It's about 5 years old but still. I never store it with water and I always store it on the heel. Disappointing. I think I'll go the route suggested by another and just use a spray bottle from now on. :-(

[@Teewriter]

@@cindysimpson4552 or just get a Rowenta.

[@anastasiagalanou6232]

I just buy rowenta 5325 focus excel I hope I make a good choice.

[@liamharkin9553]

My fixed problem I thought I solved but not so. when I stand my iron up right after use it leaks badly, I'm wondering if I should take it apart to see were it is leaking, what do you think

[@IroningLab]

Hi Liam. If your iron is still under warranty, I'd return it. The warranty will be void after opening it up. I haven't tried to repair an iron myself, so won't be much help here. Good luck.

[@rohinithakur6463]

Havells model esteam, 1800 watt iron.।। I bought it some days before but it leaks water.

[@TheSingingCelebrant]

Braun Care Style 3 Spits water and I have only used the Condensed water from my Tumble Dryer

[@shafimehar4506]

Can we use dry iron without water to get rid from leakage?

[@awarren222]

I have the Rowenta Steamforce and have followed all of those steps, quite consistently since purchase. It still leaks and spits for me.

[@kj8451]

What is the solution for lime scale build up?

[@ariellubonja7856]

I have the rowenta 9240, which looks identical to yours. it still produces steam, even when the Steam setting is off, and that little button is in the up position,, just less. Very annoying

[@Simon-pl2zi]

Below are the suggestions, that is pretty much covered in every ironing manual. Also a heads-up, this video is an advertisement for an Amazon affiliate link - Overfilling - Insufficient Heat - Low temperature with steam - Steam burst - Use demineralized water to prevent limescale build up - Clean iron every month - Empty iron and store upright

[@francisamakye-ansah994]

I think I will apply number 7 because I have tried all other methods and still the leaking persist especially when I am done wirh ironing and it is unplugged. I use rowenta.

[@rubinatariq9692]

I am using ken wood it’s quite new but when time come to know it’s leaking

[@HasanQassar]

hey thanks for your helpful info, I have Philips azure and the spray button was not working its like pumping nothing, i opened the upper cover and blow some compressed air into the spray pump , and sealed it again, it worked! but it starts dripping water all around the spraying mechanism every time I push, even without pushing when I shake it, it keeps dripping under the button. any advice with this problem ? :(

[@IroningLab]

Hi Hasan. Sorry I'm not too familiar with Phillips. Sounds like an error in manufacturing though.

[@aminariz5707]

My Rowenta Steamforce iron (same that you are showing) is been used only for 6 months, a month ago started leaking badly, what makes me mad!😢I’ve been cleaning it regularly, never overfill etc… But still… 😢😢😢 It’s not a cheap iron though.

[@bignbald415]

Hamilton Beach #14289F , leaking and Red light blinking

[@rehanabegum4567]

I am using Barun texstyle 7pro it has a water leaking problem and it’s melting the plastic also

[@ryanwoolsey1860]

For many many years I dreamed of owning a fine Rowenta iron. Had the usual complaints on low-end irons, replacing every 2-3 years. Last year I finally made the investment-$149 for the Steam Force. Loved it until it started pouring puddles out from under the soleplate when standing on its heel. Not just spitting, pouring. Makes a terrible racket when cleaning. Can’t find repair shop. Tempted to take it apart myself, but don’t want to risk ruining it for dry ironing.

[@mellymelmelfo]

Same here with the Rowenta. Haven’t a found a solution

[@aprilbox3766]

I use a stark, and I don't over fill. But i do leave the water in it. I'm going to clean it and store it empty from now on. We have VERY hard water and I use only distilled water.