Electric cord on my Rowenta (Model DE880) steam iron lasts about 6 months. The black or white wire keeps braking after about 6 months of use. I'm a retired navy ET and electrical engineer. I took Iron back to Kohl's the first time and they replaced the unit. The replacement had identical problem. However, I repaired it myself 3 times. Each time it lasts about 6 months. I suspect that the power cord wires that are twisted to form the conductor are to heavy of a gauge. To much bending brakes the wire. My experiance tells me that the twisted wires have to be of very small gauge and twisted quite close
Irons - Rowenta - Professional DE880 Iron
Answers & Comments
Replace it with a lighter gauge wire or a coiled power type cord if you can find one....
Robert
i did think of something else.... is the wire in the cord braided ?
that would be a better alternative as it's more suitable for flexing
Robert
My Rowenta DE880 had the same problems: the cord bends and wears near the attachment point to the iron. The last time tried to use it, it caught fire...REALLY SCARY and DANGEROUS!
I was looking here to see if I could replace the cord, but after reading how the problem persists, I think I will just buy a new and different iron.