You can not ideally iron out a men's shirt or a thin silk dress? You just don't have a good Philips iron. The equipment of this company quickly smoothes any clothes due to the constant supply of powerful steam, and "smart" technologies do not require manual temperature setting. We offer a short review of the best new Philips products that have managed to turn routine ironing into pleasure.
Philips steam irons
FeatherLight Plus GC1424 / 30 - a light and inexpensive iron
This model is one of those that they buy “to be pat at the same time”, and then they use it for years. Compared to full-size steam irons, the GC1424 is a mere crumb weighing some 800 grams.
The power of 1.4 kW is not particularly impressive, but at the same time the iron produces good steam - 15 g / min at a constant supply and 60 g / min at the time of the steam blow.
Pros:
- Maneuverable and very light.
- The aluminum outsole with non-stick coating slides easily over the fabric, heats up faster than others and keeps heat for a long time after turning it off.
- The capacity of the tank is small (160 g), but water can be poured directly during operation.
- The neck of the boiler is wide, tightly closed with a lid and does not leak.
- There is a descaling function, steam control and front spray.
- The sharp nose of the sole with additional steam holes well iron out things of complex style and shelves of button-down shirts.
- Ergonomic non-slip grip and convenient button layout.
- The pleasant price is not higher than 1000 rubles.
Minuses:
- A little bit short power cord (1.8 m).
Azur Pro GC4882 / 80 - a powerful iron with ionized steam
A semi-professional unit produces, with standard ironing, up to 50 g / min of steam and is capable of ironing several layers of fabric at the expense of a good “blow” of 220 g / min. Azur Pro perfectly slides on clothes due to titanium coating of the sole, and the abundance of its functions is simply amazing.
In addition to the standard vertical steaming, self-cleaning and spray, there is auto-off and even the mode of ionization of steam with silver.
Pros:
- The high power of 2.8 kW ensures rapid heating of the sole and perfect ironing of unruly fabrics.
- Two-stage descaling: lime gets into a special collector, and self-cleaning mode flushes the iron from the inside.
- A large tank (350 ml) will help smooth out a mountain of linen at a time, even with high steam consumption.
- The built-in protection switches off the device after half a minute of inactivity in a horizontal position, and after 8 minutes in a vertical position.
- Cord 2.5 m long with a lock does not interfere during operation, even on a long board.
- Flawlessly smooth sole with an elongated spout and a large number of holes.
- Powerful steam blow (sometimes too).
Minuses:
- The weight of the device without water is 1.5 kg, although a heavy iron slides easily on the board.
PerfectCare GC3925 / 30 - “smart” iron for all types of fabrics
This 2.5 kW model itself is able to select the temperature and steam conditions for different materials. Automatic steam supply is adjustable from 0-45 g / min, the impact reaches 180 g / min.
The ceramic-coated steel sole glides well and does not stick to fabrics, however the manufacturer did not become greedy and equipped the device with an additional attachment for delicate items.
Pros:
- You can not go through the clothes before ironing - “smart” iron will choose the correct temperature and intensity of steam supply.
- The non-stick ceramic sole perfectly slides over any fabric surface, slightly stretching it for better smoothing, while leaving no shiny shine and does not scratch itself.
- Auto power off works after 2 minutes.
- There is an eco-mode to reduce power consumption, which is important for such a powerful device.
- The water in the boiler is filtered from scale, and a special indicator will alert when it is time to start self-cleaning.
- Large volume of the tank (300 ml) and the ability to add water during ironing.
- Soft rubber inserts on the handle do not allow the palm to slide off during operation.
- The two-meter cord is not twisted and allows you to safely iron even away from the outlet.
Minuses:
- Too bright signal lights.
Philips irons with steam generator
Performer GC8750 / 60 - a smart unit for those who have a lot of ironing
A built-in heating element with a power of 2.6 kW accelerates the GC8750 / 60 generator in a few minutes, increasing the pressure in the chamber to 6.5 bar. With such characteristics, it is easy to get a constant steam at 120 g / min and a good penetrating “blow” at 420 g / min.
Like many models of Philips, this device itself is able to recognize the type of fabric and select the optimal heat-steam mode for flawless smoothing in one motion.
Pros:
- The water tank is removable, the volume of 1.8 liters - this amount is enough for a couple of hours of continuous ironing. You can add it when the machine is turned on.
- The original ergonomic handle with a soft lining.
- Relatively light weight: the iron itself and 3.5 kg - the entire installation draws on 1.2 kg
- The OptimalTEMP function allows you to forget about manual temperature adjustment. The “smart” device automatically recognizes the type of fabric and adapts itself to it.
- Excellent slip of a sole with a ceramic dusting.
- There is an automatic descaling system - the process itself takes no more than 2 minutes.
- Reliable fixation on the base for easy transportation.
- There are auto shut-off and economy mode for delicate fabrics that do not require strong heating.
- It is quieter than other steam generators.
Minuses:
- The cord is not too long - 1.8 m.
FastCare Compact GC6730 / 30 - compact steam generator for home use
The updated model of the popular series from Philips, though small, but has an enviable power of 2.4 kW. Thanks to this, the iron will be ready for operation in two minutes. The pressure in the boiler is set at 5.2 bar, the steam supply reaches 110 g / min.
Crumb GC6730 / 30 will be a worthy replacement for a conventional steam iron, doing its work faster and more efficiently, while not taking up much space on the board.
Pros:
- The ceramic sole well slips on all types of fabric, without sticking even to synthetics.
- Removable 1.3-liter tank with the ability to pour water directly from the tap during operation.
- Descaling with light and sound reminder that it is time to free the collector from lime.
- Durable ceramic sole with a good slip rate.
- Compact size (21x35, 4x23 cm) and light weight - only 2.9 kg.
- In the case there are compartments for storing the cord and the steam hose.
Minuses:
- The steam blow is rather weak for the generator - maximum 220 g / min.
- The cord length is 1.65 m and the hose is 1.6 m, which is not very convenient for owners of large ironing boards without electrical connection.
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