Philips PerfectCare Compact Steam Generator Iron, 1.5L Water Tank, Energy Saving, ECO Mode, No Burns with OptimalTEMP Technology, SteamGlide Soleplate (GC7840/26)

This steam station has changed my perception of ironing from a chore to something I enjoy.I was sceptical about what difference could a steam station make, I wasn't ready for how good this is. It has a large capacity for water, 1.5 litres which removes the irritation of constantly having to refill the iron.It speeds up the ironing, I now whizz through the bedding with duvet covers looking magazine worthy rather than crumpled like its just been dragged from a pile at the bottom of the airing cupboard.I didn't realise that there is no requirement to choose a temperature setting, the steam does all of the work with a hot plate at a fixed temperature - no more scorched delicate fabrics.Make sure your ironing board is big enough to stand the steam unit on without being in your way and I can't see any reason why you wouldn't love this product.

What a brilliant steam generated iron with a small price tag. So easy to use and no splashes of water. Does what it’s suppose to do . Love it!

Bought as replacement for a 9 year old similar Philips iron. More awkward to drain unused water and cable/hose parking is not as well thought out. More compact though which is better for us, so maybe it's a model down.

Brought this to replace my old steam generator iron. I was half the price of my old one. After using it for 2 weeks now I must say I am impressed. Easy to fill, front flap opens easily to fill using a jug. Heats quickly. Steam works fast and just keep depressed for blast of steam. Iron will only sit flat on it's base or ironing board. Will take a bit of getting used to, I keep trying to stand on it's end. I did see other reviews saying it was noisy, I don't think it is, there is a 'soft' noise that is I belive is the pressure for the steam.

I don’t do much ironing, maybe an hour a week but this steam iron has needed to be sent for repairs twice already, with exactly the same fault since purchasing it. Steam stops working and it makes funny mechanical sounds. It’s now had the same fault occur again for a THIRD time and Phillips have refused to send it for repair unless I pay for the repair! For this sort of money, you should be getting an iron that’s at least fit for purpose. Having read some of the others reviews, the issue I’ve faced seems to be a common fault. So unless you want an iron that won’t last very long, with a less than helpful Phillips aftercare service, I don’t recommend anyone buying this.

Great sale purchase

I previously owned a Phillips perfectcare but had to get rid of it after 9 years because Phillips chose to stop selling the filters 😡 so I assumed (wrongly) this would perform the same!Pros - no filter to change but uses deionised waterCons- leaks water onto clothing, does not get as hot, seems to struggle with cotton/linen, leaving them creased, seems to have a “delay” when pressing the steam button.Overall I wish I hadn’t brought it, I appreciate it is a budget version but still expensive.

It makes a good deal of noise - but otherwise does a great job of removing creases without destroying your clothes.