SINGER Intelligent Steam Press-26 + Stand for 26" Steam Press (White)

I love it, great product,

I hate ironing.That says it all.I took a leap of faith and decided on the Singer brand of presses. Mind you I've never even tried a steam press before so I didn't know what to expect. I knew that I hated ironing shirts, I did it 2ce a week (sometimes more), and it took a good portion of my day. After watching a good number of you tube vids on fast pressing cloths (is everyone still wishing for the Effie Automatic Ironing Machine to come out?) and this seemed like a good idea to cut down the amount of time it took.Now there is a learning curve to use these steam presses. The fist couple of times I managed to 'lightly' burn a few knuckle from getting too close when moving fabric around. I can tell you though, its worth it.It cut my time to press shirts in half, and its a little more fun as well.One of the reasons I went with Singer (besides knowing its a product name I trust) is because there weren't any water leaks when reading reviews and watching videos of the product. If you do research on steam presses (via video) if you spot any water seepage that gets on the board (usually the demonstrator doesn't pay any mind like its normal... ITS NOT!) its not what you want. Water leakage means discoloration and also can permanently mark up specialty fabrics!You'll have to use distilled water for it (only drawback I can think of) but this is quite a well built press I can see me using for years (if not, I'll surely post an update) but I've had it for a good week, and have used it about 5 times already.

Using this product is quicker than ironing. The guide shows you how to press items.It’s worth it to buy the accompanying stand. I initially placed the press on top of my ironing board, but it wasn’t that stable.Also the press gets very hot. I’m aware that I have to be careful when adjusting clothing on the press.After 1 month, my main complaint is I wish I purchased the larger 36” press. Note: I’m 6’ 1” with long arms. The shoulder yokes of my shirts are almost 26 inches. The tails of my shirt hang off of the 26” press.

My wife hasn’t used it yet so I can’t give a review yet. I will as soon as she can use it. I give it four stars for it’s looks and sturdy look.

This steam press was purchased for moderate home use at the end of November, 2021. First the good:- It performs exactly as described-simple to set up- using the additional stand, it's ergonomical and makes ironing go much fasterThe bad:After 2.5 months of moderate household use (we aren't crazy press-everything people!), the pad developed a hole and began to separate. While surprising that the quality of the pad wasn't better, no big deal, I figured I'd just buy a replacement. But guess what?!?! You can't.After scouring the internet, I finally reached out to Singer directly. I got a response with two phone numbers to call for two different warranty centers (having support direct me elsewhere for 'support' is annoying...and feels like a Comcast move...but I digress....). I call the first number - it rings and rings and rings and then a recording tells me to enter my pin....umm what? I call the second number and it immediately goes to a recording that the voicemail is full - I can't even leave a message. So I return to Amazon and contact Singer's 800 number. I very pleasant lady answered (Hooray for a human to interact with!). I explained the issue and she immediately directed me to the two numbers I had already called....that don't seem to accept incoming calls. I told her this, she seemed appropriately annoyed (with the news, not at me), and started to try to hunt down a replacement cover. She found a pad with the same dimensions sold by NOT singer - she said it "MAY not be the same shape as the Singer press' - so yeah...that doesn't work. After several minutes of her doing what I had already done, I asked - do we even know if Singer MAKES a replacement pad for this machine? She didn't know, but said if they did, it should be on their website, which it's not....so they don't sell replacement pads? Seems crazy....but it also seems to be the case. She apologized and let me know how busy the warranty centers are....and to just keep trying to call them. I asked if there was anyone to escalate this issue to - nope. Just keep calling. They are super busy. At this point, despite the pleasant lady, I'm resigned to writing this review warning others from investing in machines from this company that seems incapable of the most simple request. I'm a busy person too. I don't have time to keep calling phone numbers that don't accept incoming calls. I'm even more angry now that I've felt compelled to spend even more time I don't have to write this review...So now, I'm stuck with a machine that wasn't cheap. A machine that I needed and wanted. And a machine that is completely useless and taking up space. So disappointed in Singer.

From a young age, I have loathed ironing. If something needed to be ironed, I would put the article of clothing between my mattress to get it pressed. As an adult, my husband irons for me, or I just throw it in the dryer to remove any wrinkles. I got this for my husband to press and light starch his work jeans. I decided to try it, and in one hour, I pressed all my wrinkled clothing hanging in my closet (10 articles). I found a new love of ironing! Best investment recommend buying! Thank you & I give it ten stars.