CHI Steam Iron for Clothes with 8' Retractable Cord, 1700 Watts, 3-Way Auto Shutoff, 400+ Holes, Professional Grade, Temperature Control Dial, Lava Infused Ceramic Soleplate, Black (13113)

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.

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.

Excelente producto - calienta rapido, permite un rapido planchado.

Great Iron. Love it does the job as a professional

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.