CHI Steam Iron for Clothes with Vertical Steam Burst, 8" Retractable Cord

This iron is smooth like buttah. Steam is consistent and effective, making ironing a better experience and that's a big deal to me. Does a great job on all my clothes (haven't tried linen yet). Not sure if it's faster, but it provides quality.

Love, love, love this iron.

I was tired of leaky irons, but this one does. not. leak! I love how the water opening is covered. Also when you select the heat on the dial, I love how you see the heat level on the handle. Most irons have that dial under the handle which makes it hard to read, but this one makes it easy by including a display and light on the handle.

The iron is great! Only one comment; it's very difficult to read the water level when steam ironing.

This iron heats up quickly, glides smoothly, and doesn’t stick to clothes. The temperature is easy to adjust, and it’s very simple to use. The only issue is that the water spray button stopped working after about five months, even though I don’t use the iron very often. Thankfully, the steam function still works fine, so it’s still been useful overall.

I have ironed every working day since high school. I am 63 years old. This is by far the, the worst iron I have ever used. Initially, very high hopes. Let me detail in the kindest way possible. First and foremost. The steam is pretty good but it should be hooked directly to a water source for that reason. It will iron a cotton shirt ( XL) and a pair of cotton pants ( 40x32, high side) but your tank will be empty and nearly impossible to visualize because of thick red container. If you have knuckles, move onto another iron. As you iron, you unknowingly hit the dial awkwardly placed inside the handle and switch settings. Catastrophic if you’re in a hurry. The ceramic or titanium-whatever, plate that touches your clothing loses its paint surface after 6 months or so. The iron then deposits brown rust stains to your clothing without warning( See photo of rust stains on khakis that were ruined by this CHI iron. I had to throw them out.) Self-clean does not seem to do anything. The absolute worst part of this over-priced iron is the cord! It is nearly impossible to retract without getting burned and serves no purpose. I have to admit, until today and reading description, I forgot it had a retractable cord. I literally use it every day and leave it plugged in. The cord, over time ( well less than a year, however,) becomes a brittle knotted mess that cannot be untangled as you would with a phone cord or vacuum cord, etc. It is a very intense, high anxiety Art to attempt to iron while pulling the cord without unplugging it. Hold your clothing down , hold the cord at least two to three feet away and pull the steaming hot 1700 watt iron with ALL of your might to attempt to detangle just enough to touch iron to ironing surface. This is the most costly iron I have bought. I know I am excessive when it comes to sharp creases and starting my day looking like a United States Marine. You most likely won’t use yours to the extent that I rely on mine. If you need or like to iron like I do, this is not the best option just because it is more expensive. I’m sorry to say, it is just not a good iron. Not at any price. Not even a little bit. The reviews you see are “ out of the box” high expectation reviews as my initial one was. * Purchased October 2024. Thank you for looking.

Great Iron. Love it does the job as a professional

So far love it, great steam power, love retractable cord and the light up dial. Ironed a heavy creased new duvet cover with ease. Generous cord length, easy to fill water tank. Not any heavier than 16yr old one. I do allot of sewing and this should be perfect.

As a professional seamstress, I’ve been through a lot of irons—Black & Decker, Sunbeam, multiple Rowentas, even an Oliso. Each one eventually disappointed me, usually by leaking, shutting off too soon, or taking forever to heat up. So when I bought the CHI Lava Iron, I was taking a risk on a brand I’d never heard of. But I was desperate for an iron that doesn’t leak, heats up fast, holds plenty of water, and stays hot long enough to actually get work done. After a month or two of daily use, I can honestly say: I love it. - 🔥 Heats up in under a minute—a huge time-saver. - 🧱 The lava ceramic soleplate glides beautifully and holds heat well. - 💨 Steam output is powerful—almost too powerful on the burst setting. If I could tone that down a bit, I would. - 💧 No leaks so far, even when full. (Pro tip: wait until it’s fully hot before tipping—makes all the difference.) - 🕒 Auto shutoff is 30 minutes, which is far better than the 8–12 minutes on most irons. Still not ideal for quilters or seamstresses, but manageable. - ⚖️ Weight is perfect—not too heavy, but heavy enough that I don’t have to push down to get crisp seams. - 💡 Dial is smooth and continuous, not clicky, which threw me at first—but now I love it. One quick turn and I’m at the highest setting. - 💦 Water tank is generous, though the dark plastic makes it hard to see the water level. - 🔺 Precision tip is excellent for darts, pleats, and tight corners. I’ll update this review if anything changes, but for now, this iron is exceeding my expectations—especially at this price point. If you’re a serious sewer or quilter, this one’s worth a look.

Excelente producto - calienta rapido, permite un rapido planchado.

The CHI 1700‑Watt Steam Iron earns high marks for its powerful steam output, smooth lava‑infused ceramic soleplate, and professional‑grade build quality. This thing gets hot quickly and delivers strong, consistent steam through its 400+ micro‑steam holes. Wrinkles that normally take multiple passes disappear in one or two. Even thicker fabrics like denim and cotton blends smooth out beautifully. It glides over fabrics easily and quickly heats up, making it ideal for everything from everyday shirts to heavier materials. A powerful, premium‑feeling iron that delivers professional‑level results at home. The iron feels solid without being too heavy, and the steam burst is especially effective for touch‑ups.

Llego en excelentes condiciones. A mi me ha funcionado muy bien. Yo por lo regular plancho mucha mezclilla gruesa. Y con esta plancha no batallo nada. Es muy comoda y calienta lo necesario. La ropa delicada no la maltrata tampoco.

Good product. The cord is long enough and comfortable. A bit uncomfortable a safety feature: if not in touch turned off automatic in standing - in 30 minutes, in flat position- 1 minute, but this increases safety from fire and reasonable good. Makes sound when it achieved desired temperature. Has several types of spray water: direct , from the base and enhanced, like modern iron has several functions.