My Rowenta model#DX8750 leaks alot of water every time I use it. Am I doing something wrong or does it need to be repaired??

Linda, October 2011

I would be careful about putting "caulk" into an iron. It should be some type of non-toxic sealant for high temperatures. Just to put ordinary household caulk will cause outgassing - toxic fumes to come out of it and it could possibly be a fire hazard.

cheryl, October 2023

My Rowenta DW9280 leaks a LOT after 16 mos of very light use. Very expensive; not functional. "Authorized repair" services get terrible reviews. Extremely disappointed & won't buy another.

auntie cc, August 2023

best perming irons while working, but they dont last.....be nice to bed bath and beyond and they'll take it back...they usually barely last a year...i've had 3 in 5 years

Calvin, August 2022

Don’t buy another Rowena. Go get yourself a Black and Decker. They are a lot cheaper and work better.

Carrie, July 2022

I say do not buy a Rowenta AGAIN. I have learned my lesson. They suck.

Terri, June 2022

This is the second Rowenta iron I have bought in the last 3 years. First on did not leak, but quit working after one year. My second one leaks. Not fun when ironing silk. I'm done with Rowenta!

Mary, September 2021

I got a very nice Rowenta iron at a thrift store for a few bucks , maybe a couple of years ago? After using it I saw why it was donated. It leaks like a sieve. From what I’m reading here about the repair for this iron…it’s probably not worth bothering myself or spending money on it. Unless I just had loads of time on my hands (I don’t) and liked to tinker around with things ( I do, but can’t take the time. right now.) I’m keeping it as an extra iron (I’ve got a Black & Decker steam iron that works .) MY SOLUTION is to keep a spray mist bottle of water near by and get the moisture that way. Grant it, it’s not as good as the misting system that was built-in to the iron, but at least it prevents it from being a total throwaway. If I had spent a lot of money on this iron, I’d be pretty upset if it started leaking after I’d only had it a short while. Good luck, whatever you decide to do about your repair or not.

nancyl, August 2021

My Rowenta iron leak water on clothes constantly. The iron is set on the correct setting. Please tell me what is going ov

Janie, July 2021

Rowenta told us today that it leaks because we don't empty it after each use and therefore violated the warranty. But they told us that they will honor it anyway.

PD, May 2021

The above instructions are bogus. All of the visible screws (7) must be removed and the sole plate removed before the tank can be separated. there are 2 screws visible only after removal of sole plate that hold the temp control knob which in turn tends to hold the tank together. While removing the sole plate - great care must be taken to be able to replace the small parts correctly. Good luck, this appliance is very difficult to repair.

Richard, November 2020

Rowenta Iron Leaks:
Rowenta irons leak because the sealant used for the water reservoir dries out. The sealant needs to be replaced. This deals with the Rowenta Advancer model, but most models are similar.
You will need:
A torx driver
A flat bladed screw driver
Narrow scrapper
Adhesive Caulk
There are a total of 7 screws used to assemble the iron. You should only remove 4. Removing all 7 complicates the job.
1. Remove the two torx screws on the bottom of the iron.
2. Remove the single torx on the back plate of the iron and unsnap the base plate.
3. Use a flat bladed screwdriver to carefully pry the control panel (the panel with the steam/spray buttons) out.
4. Remove the single torx screw under the control panel.
5. Carefully, slowly pull the reservoir apart.
6. Use small scrappers to remove the old sealing material from the top and bottom of the reservoir halves.
7. Carefully lay a bead of adhesive caulk in the “U” shaped channel on the bottom half and smooth it with your finger; removing excess. Let the caulk cure for about 30 mins, then add a small bead of fresh adhesive caulk in the ‘U’ channel, do not dress this bead with your finger.
8. Lay the top half of the iron into the channel full of adhesive caulk (don’t forget to install the trim piece inside the reservoir!) and install the three torx screws that hold it together.
9. Reinstall the base plate and last torx screw.
10. Enjoy your Rowenta iron until the reservoir starts leaking again!

mooneymite, October 2011

try turning the heat up a little on it , and turn the water into steam,

f, October 2011