Getting an Iron fixed

**Das1978** · 09-22-2009, 06:17 PM

I was given a $50.00 Black & Decker iron as a gift. It's about 5 months old and today it stopped working. I have no desire to buy another iron for 50 bucks and dig this one. So, where in the EF/Wiss/Manayunk area can I go to get it fixed?

PS...I know this post is pretty lame,

but couldn't find anyone local in the phone book who fixes irons...so here i am.

**Litter Box** · 09-22-2009, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by Das1978

I was given a $50.00 Black & Decker iron as a gift. It's about 5 months old and today it stopped working. I have no desire to buy another iron for 50 bucks and dig this one. So, where in the EF/Wiss/Manayunk area can I go to get it fixed?

PS...I know this post is pretty lame,

but couldn't find anyone local in the phone book who fixes irons...so here i am.

It may still be under warranty.

**Phillyblob** · 09-22-2009, 07:15 PM

Contact Black and Decker.
They should replace the iron for you. An iron should last for more than 5 months (unless you're an industrial ironer!

). It may have been defective.

**Das1978** · 09-23-2009, 09:11 AM

I can't find the box or receipt.

**OutOfContext** · 09-23-2009, 09:20 AM

Just take your cloths into the bathroom with you when you show, and make the shower extra hot.

**#1MetsFan** · 09-23-2009, 10:00 AM

It would probably cost less to buy a new one than to get your old one fixed -- if it's not under warranty, that is.

**lankenau** · 09-23-2009, 10:01 AM

Go to Costco, look on Amazon, or Boscovs for a deal. Probably would cost more to repair than to replace...

**Das1978** · 09-23-2009, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by #1MetsFan

It would probably cost less to buy a new one than to get your old one fixed -- if it's not under warranty, that is.

Yeah, that's what I figured.

But, isn't there a psuedo-mom & pop place around here that fixes items like this. A place sort of like the vac and sew shop on Ridge in Roxborough

**Phillyblob** · 09-23-2009, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Das1978

I can't find the box or receipt.

You may not need the box or receipt.
My Kitchenaid mixer stopped working and I didn't have the box or receipt. I called them and they replaced it. It turned out that particular model had a defect. Your iron may be defective. Can't hurt to call Black and Decker.

**#1MetsFan** · 09-23-2009, 11:28 AM

Or you could just write a letter saying how disappointed you are with their product. I did that with my Brita filter that kept clogging up, and they sent me a new one.

**roxyfoxy** · 09-23-2009, 11:40 AM

Yes, it doesn't hurt to contact the company and tell them what happened. They may have a regional service center where you can take the iron to be checked out and/or fixed. Also, there is probably a manufacturer date or serial number on the iron. From that they can gauge that you probably haven't the iron that long. Call Black and Decker. Go to their webpage,there is a lot of information there.

**OldCityTans** · 09-23-2009, 12:51 PM

I bought an iron for $6 about 8 years ago and its still going strong... WTF does does a $50 iron do???? What could be added to an iron to make it worthy of a $50 price tag?

**Das1978** · 09-23-2009, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by OldCityTans

I bought an iron for $6 about 8 years ago and its still going strong... WTF does does a $50 iron do???? What could be added to an iron to make it worthy of a $50 price tag?

It irons my shirts, cooks me dinner and brings me beers during football games.

**Garret** · 09-23-2009, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Das1978

It irons my shirts, cooks me dinner and brings me beers during football games.

Should have put a ring on its finger while you had the chance.

**OldCityTans** · 09-23-2009, 01:21 PM

~lulz

**Das1978** · 09-23-2009, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by OldCityTans

WTF does does a $50 iron do?

# Automatically generates the right amount of steam based on selected fabric type
# Steam burst function blasts out stubborn wrinkles and doubles as a vertical steamer
# Spray a fine mist to dampen persistent wrinkles
# Anti-drip system protects fabrics for water spotting even at low temperatures
# Comfort Grip™ handle reduces hand fatigue
# Auto Clean® eliminates mineral build-up
# 3-way auto-shutoff discontinues heat after a period of inactivity
# 1,500W

**OldCityTans** · 09-23-2009, 02:20 PM

The vertical steam feature!!! ooooOOooohhh ahhhHHHhhhh.

I'm going to start saving my nickles...

**Das1978** · 09-23-2009, 02:36 PM

Trust me, it's not worth it. Thankfully it was a gift.

I had to dig out my old $10 iron out of the closet before work this morning and it worked in a pinch.

I think that I am just going to try and fix it myself. Can't be that hard, right??

**PASnow** · 09-23-2009, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by Das1978

It irons my shirts, cooks me dinner and brings me beers during football games.

Reminds me of a joke:

Why does the bride wear white on her wedding day??

So the dishwasher matches the microvave.

**roxyfoxy** · 09-23-2009, 03:34 PM

I was pricing irons about a month ago and $50 is not really that much these days. How did you get an iron for $6, even 8 years ago? It must have been secondhand or reduced for some reason.