Philips 5 best steam generators

Philips produces one of the best steam generators for the care of clothes - they are powerful, effective and “smart”. So if you need a device that can cope with any ironing, you will find a suitable model in this review.

PerfectCare GC9682 - Super Powerful Elite Plus Series Steam Generator

The latest model in the Philips lineup has an unrealistic steam supply capacity of 8 bar and, in normal mode, shows a capacity of 165 g / min. And when you switch to steam blow, the iron one-time throws out a jet with an intensity of 600 g / min, “punching” through even the thickest fabric and warm multi-layered clothing. With such characteristics, the volume of the tank should be appropriate - here it holds 1.8 liters of water.

Pros:

• Very easy iron from which hands are not tired.
• Stainless steel sole with titanium scratch-resistant coating.
• Automatic temperature selection - the smart device itself determines the desired heating mode.
• Enough long steam hose (1.9 m) to work without problems even on a large board.
• Ability to steam things upright.
• A special valve delays scaling, which is then easily drained - the light indicator will inform you that it is time to clean the chamber.
• Included is a mitten for protecting hands when steaming clothes hanging on their hanger.
• A special sensor stops the flow of steam while the iron is not moving.
• The on / off button on the steam generator itself - you can not get the plug from the outlet.
• Separate compartments for storing cord and hose.
• Automatic shutdown of the device after 10 minutes of inactivity.

Minuses:

• High cost in the range of 32-36 thousand rubles.
• Excess steam requires the use of a special active board with a fan - simple perforation will not save the case from getting wet.

The Performer GC8750 is a quiet and smart unit for “great ironing”.

This generator has a slightly lower steam output, but the flow rate of 120 g / min and the generated pressure of 6.5 bar are also impressive indicators. The impact power here is slightly lower than in the previous model (420 g / min), but one filling of the tank is enough for 2 hours of work. The tank holds 1.8 liters, besides it is removable, so that the water supply can be replenished during ironing.

Pros:

• The low weight of the ironing (1.22 kg) and the sole with titanium spraying ensure easy sliding along the fabric.
• Scratch and abrasion resistant coating.
• Automatic selection of the temperature and intensity of the steam for each type of fabric without manual adjustments.
• Simple and fast descaling - water with sediment is simply discharged into a special container.
• Indicators on the case will inform in time that water is running out in the boiler or it is time to decalcify.
• Silent work.
• Eco-mode for ironing "obedient" fabrics reduces energy consumption of a powerful device due to reduced steam supply.

Minuses:

• The steam hose is not too long - 1.6 m.

PerfectCare GC6833 / 30 - Compact Essential iron with innovative sole

The compact steam generator with a 1.3 liter tank creates a pressure of 5.5 bar at the outlet. The intensity of steam supply here, as in the older models, is regulated by automatic equipment and reaches 100 g / min - enough to iron out any naughty fabric, but not soak it through. And the unique sole of the iron creates a slight tension, providing perfect smoothing without the appearance of random folds.

Pros:

• Easy iron weighing 1,3 kg.
• Very durable sole with a metal-ceramic coating is not afraid of scratches and chips, but it perfectly slides on any fabric.
• Suitable for ironing woolen things - does not deform the fibers and does not leave shiny traces on clothes.
• Built-in anti-scale protection - an iron will signal the need to clean the container with an audible signal and light the indicator light.
• Independent selection of the optimal temperature.
• There is a steam boost in which the feed rate is increased to 280 g / min.
• Effectively works with vertical steaming.
• Automatically turns off if left for a few minutes without movement.

Minuses:

• A short 1.6 m wire and the same length steam hose will force you to look for a place to iron closer to the outlet.

PerfectCare Compact GC7831 - the most economical steam generator

This compact device has a surprisingly capacious tank that holds 1500 ml of water. The pressure created here is slightly higher than the previous model (5.8 bar), and the impact power reaches 330 grams per minute. This iron is suitable for those who have a lot of suits, coats and other things made of thick or multi-layered fabrics in the wardrobe.

Pros:

• It warms up in 2 minutes thanks to a high power of 2.4 kW.
• Sturdy, scratch-resistant titanium sole.
• Independently selects the optimum temperature for each thing.
• Constant steam generation at a good level - 120 g / min.
• The effective mode of IVF, reducing power consumption by about a third.
• Can be used for vertical steaming.
• Automatically turns off during long periods of inactivity on the part of the owners.
• Simple and effective decalcification - scale is discharged into a special container, and then it can be simply poured out with residual water.

Minuses:

• There is no storage space for the power cord.

HI5912 / 30 - for those who are always in a hurry

The 2.4-kilowatt steam generator is equipped with a 1.1 liter boiler and an iron with a non-scratch ceramic sole. In the Philips lineup, this model belongs to the budget class, but it has quite decent characteristics. The steam here is supplied under a pressure of 4 bar with a speed of up to 100 g / min, which allows smoothing 2-3 layers of fabric at a time.

Pros:

• Small weight ironing 1.2 kg.
• Convenient location of the steam button - just under the index finger on the handle.
• Very fast heating - in just 2 minutes.
• Removable tank in which water can be poured without stopping work.
• The effective decalcification system is the same as in the premium Philips models.
• Low cost - about 6-7 thousand rubles.

Minuses:

• No steam boost mode.
• There is no auto power off, so you cannot leave this device unattended.