Tefal Express Power SV8062 Steam Generator Iron, 2800 W, Black and Silve
Powerful steam generator with one temperature setting for fast and easy results
Speed through your ironing with the Express Power steam generator iron by Tefal. This ultra-powerful iron comes equipped with our patented removable Scale Collector. The Express Power has just one setting that delivers the ideal combination of steam and temperature to suit all ironable fabrics, go from denim to delicates with no burn risk and no fiddly change of settings. You can even catch up on your favourite TV shows while ironing thanks to the silent pump technology.
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Save time
One setting delivers the ideal combination of steam and temperature to suit all ironable fabrics.
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Steam Vertically
The vertical steaming setting is great for last-minute outfit touch-ups and sanitising upholstery.
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Go faster
Up to 130g/min for speedy sessions and an extra 460g/min steam boost to tackle tough creases.
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Keep quiet
Features silent pump technology, which means you can catch up on your TV shows while ironing.
| Weight: | 4 kg |
| Dimensions: | 36 x 21 x 26 cm; 4 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Tefal |
| Model: | SV8062 |
| Colour: | Black/Silver |
| Colour: | Black/Silver |
Makes light work of ironing
Need an iron? Got crinkly clothes?
This is Tefal Express Power SV8062 Steam Generator Iron.
It’s powerful at 2800 Watts.
The colour scheme is black and silver — it looks very attractive.
PERFORMANCE
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As you might expect, very powerful steam jets
DESCALING
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To descale this steam generator, you will need to change the cartridge. The cartridge needs to be changed every 3-6 months or so depending of the hardness of water in your area, or whenever the light comes on to tell you to do so.
LOUD?
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It’s noisy when it pumps water. You will hear the pump engage when you press the steam bottom. This will be a vibrating noise.
It’s not as loud as previous models, but it is still very much audible.
MASSIVE TANK
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The large tank makes the device heavy, but on the plus side you can get through a pile of laundry without having to add more water.
EASY
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There’s just one setting for everything!
VALUE
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It seems a tad pricey for what it is. You are paying a bit of a premium. There are cheaper steam generator irons available from Philips, for example, that are smaller but perform just as well.
BOTTOM LINE
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Very expensive but good iron, makes light work of ironing.
Excellent Iro
Excellent iron. It has good steam action.
The only negatives is it is a bit heavy and the plug cord doesn’t fit into the side chamber – other than that a great iron!
Powerful steam jets.
Ver good and powerful steam jets good design the way the handle keeps cord away from garments only problem I’ve found is that it’s a little heavier than I was expecting.
Powerful steam
Just brilliant plus to stop any scale I only use deionised wate
Best iron I have ever used!
I had been using a basic iron for some time now and wanted to try out a steam one as I had heard good things about them and decided to try this iron by Tefal.
The packaging was good and the Iron was safely encased in styrofoam to ensure it wasn’t damaged during transit.
I had heard of Tefal before so I knew there products were well established and once I had I unpackaged this iron, I was please with how stylish and cool this iron looks. I know, I know its just an iron but its a seriously good looking one!
This express steam iron from Tefal is a world apart from what I have been using, the main thing I like about this iron is it’s one setting usage. I don’t have to worry about burning any of my clothes as it just glides over providing steam effortlessly. Another great feature is the autoclean function, there is no worry of scale building up as it cleans itself and you only have to remove the collector and wash it to keep on top of this.
Now it is a bit expensive but once you take into account how often you iron and the ease of use and reliability of performance this iron provides I say its well worth the investment and I am never going back to a conventional iron again.
So the key features this iron comes with are a 1.8 litre water tank which is more than enough for even big iron sessions – I’m guilty of letting my clothes pile up so this is great for me! It is also anti scale so no more annoying cleaning or white scale marks on clothing and it also has one setting which is safe for all ironable fabrics and it is also very quiet.
I use this every week to iron my clothes, this is hands down the best iron I have ever used and thats no exaggeration, Ironing has gone from an arduous task to one I no longer mind completing.
Overall, As mentioned above I tend to let my ironing pile up and work through it at the weekend but with how easy and effective this iron is to use I might just change to ironing more often, either way its changed my outlook on ironing and I am glad I gave it the chance. I have recommended this iron to all my family and friends my colleagues and would recommend to anyone who wants a smoother experience when ironing.
I have never used a steam generator before so was keen to try this out but was always reluctant because of the unit size of these things. The size of these steam generators remains an issue with me as my ironing space is limited and has been awkward for me to have this on the board but on a positive note the large tank means that I don’t have to refill the water as frequently as i do for a regular iron.
The iron itself works well, and with the steam generation there is a significant difference and find it nicely powerful and can iron efficiently with much ease. The handheld iron part is quite small and lighter than my old iron, the water is pumped via a hose from the water tank. This is a bit of a problem for me as I don’t seem to be able to drain the water from the hose when I have finished and am concerned about the water staying in the hose and becoming stagnant when left, I did find the water smelt a little funny when using at first the next time but after the steam generates for a while this disappears, it is not ideal.
There are pretty much 2 settings, normal and eco, which is basically regular and reduced temperature and steaming respectively, plus a vertical steaming mode which is ideal for getting creases out of hanging garments or giving curtains or other upholstery a quick steam. I find it strange that there are only these settings and no temperature control at all although I have been able to adequately iron using these limited settings.
Overall the build quality is pretty good, I live in a hard water area so have already had some lime build up in the collector so I can see that works and is easy to clean, it remains to be seen how long this iron lasts, although I hear this comes with an impressive 10 year guarantee.
The price at the time of review is 249.99 which for me is far too expensive for what is essentially a glorified steam iron. I can get just as good results with my old fashioned iron albeit maybe a little slower and less efficiently. It isn’t enough for me to buy another one of these whenever it may eventually fail on me. I have also noticed that there is another colour of this model which is consistently much cheaper than this black one, if the colour doesn’t bother you I would recommend going for the other colour as it does the same thing for less money.
Wow so happy with my iro
My new iron is brilliant, great value for money, looks so stylish and modern features never owned a steam iron before!! I have been missing out for years this a fuction for every possible sinario and also if items too delicate for ironing you just use steam if you’ve never owned a steam iron this is one I highly recommend!
Really powerful and makes ironing so easy
I have never used a Steam Generator Iron before but always wanted to try one as I have heard really good things about these types of irons. I hate ironing so much that even though we have a good steam Iron, Ironing Desk and time, I still don’t even try to do my own ironing. Most of my office clothes go to a laundromat and the rest I don’t bother.
When I saw this, I thought it is finally time to give it a go. I have used a lot of Tefal products in the past and they have always been really good quality. I was quite happy with the colour that I got as it looked quite premium in the pictures and as soon as I opened the iron, I could see that it looks really nice. The black and grey is a perfect colour combination which looks good from far and does not look cheap like others I have seen.
Compared to my old iron, this one is so much lighter as it doesn’t have to hold the water inside. The water tank is quite big as well compared to a traditional steam iron which means the water lasts a lot longer. I was surprised to see that it does not have any settings button and had to read some instructions to find out that it automatically adjusts the steam and can be used on any type of clothes with the same setting. This was really a new concept for me and I wanted to try it out for myself.
After using it for a few times, I realised that the real difference is the amount of steam it can generate. It generates so much steam that ironing takes significantly less time and as the plate does not get very hot, it can be used on any surface without worrying about burning the clothes. Steam does all the hard work and you have to just glide the iron over the clothes. Instead of a chore, I started enjoying it as I just had to press the iron gently and even heavy creases started disappearing. Its really satisfying feeling. Instead of 1 shirt every 5 mins I was doing 2 and sometimes even 3 shirts in 5 mins.
I was worried about using tap water with this as our water is really hard but as per the instruction, I could use tap water with this so I didn’t bother much. It has a built in limescale collector which can be easily emptied and I was shocked to see the amount of limescale collected after 1 session of ironing. This will require a longer duration test to check if this limescale collector keeps doing its job after prolonged use.
Build quality feels quite good as well and both the parts feel sturdy although the iron itself is quite lightweight. I didn’t notice anything out of place in both the parts and all the knobs and buttons felt well made
Pros
looks premium
Lightweight
Works on any surface
No fiddling around with settings
Limescale remover built in
Cons
Cable is a bit short
Overall this is a really good steam Generator iron and performs exceptionally well. I will never go back to traditional steam irons after using this. Highly recommended. 5 stars
This is a really good steam generator iro
It is a lot easier to use it than normal Iron like my old one.
You just need to set it on Normal ,Vertical steam or Eco mode and it is ready to use.
You can do this by pressing the mode button to switch between settings.
With my old iron I needed to change the setting between different fabrics ,but with this one there is just one setting for everything and it works with no issues.
I have tried the vertical steaming setting and it is really good as well.
When using the vertical steam make sure you always point the front of the iron up and never tilt the iron to the left or right as it will start leaking through the holes for the steam.
The water tank is huge – 1.8L .
There is a scale collector which is easy to clean.
When you put the iron on top of the steam generator you can lock it.
The main power cable is not really long.
Between the iron and the steam generator there is a 2 in 1 cable which is power cable and pressure hose for the steam and it is long.
You can leave the steam generator even on the floor and still use the iron on ironing board.
Hopefully my review was Helpful for you.
Excellent iron, powerful steam, easy glide, useful settings!
Note, this is a review for the black version which is more expensive.
This is very nice, easy to use and we’ll built steam producer iron! I should say at the beginning that I did not see any cons about this and I liked it very much. Here is the positive points about this iron in my opinion:
While the tank is large can support easily 2 full load of laundry, it’s not bulky. It’s rather slim and beautiful.
It has 3 very simple settings! Eco, normal for everything and vertical steaming.
I really like the normal setting which is suitable and safe for all types of clothing! I tend to forget to change the settings when I change type of clothing so I have damaged my stuff before. But with this I do not worry at all. Normal setting is suitable for everything.
The steam power is very good and the booster is incredible. Wrinkles go away very nice and easy! If you have deep large wrinkels you may need few rounds of steaming or a little pressure but compared to other irons this way better.
Vertical ironing with this is a pleasure. Use it for lighter items and works very well. Better than I expected actually.
Pushing the iron is easy and it glides smoothly.
There is a small stand for the iron included which is apart from the tank base. It is very helpful.
All in all a pleasure to iron with it! Highly recommended!
Lightweight and way better than conventional ironing methods!
This is a powerful steam-based iron. I cannot stress or highlight how powerful the steam that comes out of this but I can assure that it is powerful enough to burn my fingers if they are close by. We have tried this on different types of fabrics including clothes and bedding and we are more than satisfied with the results.
While this iron looks gigantic in pictures, the experience of using it is hassle-free and pretty convenient. Most of the body is in the base which features a huge water reservoir. The iron itself is very compact and manageable, and compared to our conventional iron this Tefal one is lighter.
This is a steam iron so its base won’t get extremely hot, it gets hot enough to assist the steaming process though. However this is not an invitation to touch it as it would be hot enough to irritate. The base is unusually full of holes and compared to my other iron the number of holes is way more.
The iron provides a good grip and it’s very easy to handle even for long periods of time. the steam coming out of it is incredibly powerful that 90% of the crease and wrinkles disappears after the first go. I was impressed by the results when my girlfriend was moving this on top of the bedding that I decided to finish the ironing myself as it felt very easy.
There is a normal mode which is applicable to all types of clothes probably. For a safer ironing we go for the eco mode, and there is a vertical mode for hanged suits and dresses.
This Tefal steam iron is very portable and manageable, we literally use the handle to transport it from one place to another, and everything seemed intact since the iron and reservoir remained attached.
I have always been a big fan of Tefal products, and this iron impressed us as much as other Tefal items. If you are considering to get a new iron then I would undoubtedly recommend this one.
A powerful Steame
In compare to my Breville steam iron, this Tefal steam generator iron is a bit lighter, and calc collector is comfortable to remove and clean.
It does its job correctly; the quality of the ironing is good. The plate feels nice, comfortable grip over the handle and glides over clothes very smooth, good performance on wrinkles, with Black/Silver colour looks very posh iron.
It is lightweight, and cable is long enough for my needs. Iron is simple to set also easy to fill the large water tank, easy to see the water level, ideal for a large pile of ironing to get through. Very quick to heat up and gives me enough steam for my ironing.
This is top quality iron; I would recommend this iron.
This is a large unit as you have the base/stand as well as the actual ironing element. It is all very well built and definitely feels expensive.
I’ve included a number of photos and video of the Tefal Iron in operation which I hope you find helpful.
I have no idea how this iron technically works as you don’t fill the actual iron part, but work it does, and it does this exceptionally well. You remove the water tank from the base and fill this up before replacing and switching the unit on. After approx 2 minutes it is at temperature and ready to use.
There are only three settings (Eco, Normal and Vertical) which initially feels a bit odd as you can’t adjust the temperature like you can on other irons so it took a bit of getting used to it. Eco seems to be a bit cooler than Normal, so we just tend to leave it on Normal. Vertical is if you need to use the iron vertically on hanging clothes.
It’s lighter than expected and in terms of the actual ironing operation (glide, manoeuvrability) I’d say it was on par with other irons, but the actual end ironing results were much better. There was also no drips!
The other great thing for us is the calcium filter and anti-calc program. We live in a very hard water area so the addition of the calcium filter is great and will help with the descaling.
The only negatives we have are down to it’s size as you can’t hang the unit on a wall so you will need to have space to store it flat and that the instructions are only pictorial as we’d have preferred a bit of text to help with initial use.
Otherwise this is a great iron.
A work horse in iron form
Work horse in iron form! This iron, if you’re used to the standard sort, will make you question why you didn’t invest in one of these before. The steam output is generous, and the iron is powerful and makes ironing, for me, almost enjoyable.
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Make no mistake, it is a bit of a beast, some people might need to think about upgrading the size of their ironing board at the same time. The iron itself is light, but you need room for the base.
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Another difference that takes a little getting used to is that the operational buttons such and on and off are on the base, rather than the iron itself. Everything is placed pretty intuitively, so it is something I have soon got used to.
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Steam indication is non-existent, though. Don’t expect any lights to switch on off to indicate readiness. This is largely guess work and I suggest popping it on a few minutes before you need it for it to warm up to get going as soon as you’re ready to iron.
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The iron does a good job on clothes. Better than my old iron. It doesn’t drip and is self-descaling — I’m in a hard water area, so this is a big bonus.
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Overall a good iron that has sped up my ironing process for a family of five. Is it outstanding? I have to be honest here and say no. The steam can be intermittent, and a bit hit and miss. However, you can jump from fabric to fabric as the iron’s temperature is suitable for all fabrics — without having to mess with settings — genius!
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4 out of 5.
The perfect steam Iro
Love this steam generator iron from Tefal, an absolute dream to iron with, only need one pass on my pants and shirts
with this and everything looks much better with less work not like with a regular iron. I’ve had a similar iron before from Rowenta but this one is much lighter and has a better design. There are a lot of steam holes on the sole plate and steam is powerfully shot out of each of those holes. It’s bulkier than a regular iron due to the huge 1.8 L capacity water tank. Thanks to the removable scale collector I don’t need to use distilled water anymore. It has no any setting option for heat, automatically sets an ideal combination of heat and steam, generates a constant steam for fast elimination of wrinkles without the risk of burning. No more scorched or wrinkled cloths after using this excellent product, I highly recommended it!
Tefal Express Power steam iron has revolutionised my ironing pile!!!
Tefal Express Power steam iron has revolutionised my ironing pile!!! I am used to a standard old iron that you could push a button on, and steam would pop out, so this was such a change for me, but honestly, I love this!!! I can plough through a whole pile in no time. It’s a little to get used to but once you are used to how it works then you will be away.
Brilliant Steam Generator for Stress Free Effective Ironing
This takes up a fair bit more space than my standard steam iron due to the size of the base and unit as a whole but thankfully I think it’s worth the loss of some extra cupboard space as it’s brilliant for when you have a huge pile of ironing including tougher jobs like stubborn creases in heavy jeans etc as it’s incredibly quick and effective and saves a lot of time being able to go from ironing jeans to a silk top without having to change any settings, so you don’t even have to bother sorting your items out into groups before ironing, which is brilliant. Although it’s bulky over all with the base, the actual iron isn’t very heavy at all and is very easy to use and I love how easily it glides and leaves you rarely having to ever go over an area more than once on standard/thinner items and the steam generated is impressive and very consistent – lots quicker and much less stressful than a standard one. Self cleaning feature is certainly working so far but the real test for that will be when it’s been broken in more fully over the coming months. It’s the kind of quality and power/effectiveness I’ve come to expect from Tefal electrical items so am really pleased with it and don’t really have anything bad to say about it so would recommend.
*Tefal Express Power SV8062 Steam Generator Iron, 2800W, Black and Silver*
This is a most unusual steam generator iron. I’m not new to generators, we have been purchasing them for a long time now and have been through quite a few brands, our top performing so far was the Rowenta steam generator bought here on Amazon and the Polti, which is currently just 10 more than this one.
This however, is the first I’ve seen with the anti-calc fitted into the iron itself, instead of the generator base. I’m not sure how this would operate longterm.
This tells me that the steam is produced by the iron itself, and not the generator tank, the role of the tank in this instance, is purely to deliver the large, 1.8 litre water capacity to the iron.
Whilst this is still quite new – I’ve been using this for just short of two weeks – I am conscious of the fact that living in a hard water area, I find that the calc function will be something which needs cleaning more often.
Our current Polti generator iron, however, uses Anti-scale concentrate, which alleviates the need to wash out the ‘anti-calc’ on a regular basis. . I have used this same concentrate in irons of other brands with great success. I only need 1ml of the concentrate in 1 litre of water, so a box had lasted a long time.
My issue with this iron is this:
As the steam is generated by the iron itself, instead of the base tank, I am concerned that when there is a prolonged gap between using this iron, a water buildup in the cabling and iron is more difficult to clean out than just emptying out the base tank – like I do with my Polti. Because if I don’t clean it out, the water can have a slightly stale smell.
The quality and build, compared to other irons we’ve had at this current price of 286-ish does not match my expectations.
So that being said, it just scrapes 4 stars.
If it was priced a good deal lower than almost 300, then I would definitely give it a solid 4 stars, perhaps even 5.
Can I give it 10 stars please?
I wanted to record a video, but lately they do not seem to go through, so…brace yourself for a long and narrative , full of praise and excitement ( spoiler) LOL
I have been after a steam generator like this one ever since I used one at my mom’s and realised what a difference it is to iron with that , in comparison to your ordinary steam iron! I do have a few really good ones and have a certain benchmark when it comes to judging irons!
This is by far the best I have tried and one that has truly blown every other one out of the water!
So, let’s see:
1. You can iron 3 loads full of laundry on one tank
2. There is a whole load of steam that it generates at a press of a button
3. It glides effortlessly
4. Wrinkles come out before your eyes with almost no effort on your part
5. Vertical steaming is better than any specialist vertical steamers I have ever tried ( I have tested 5 to date)
6. Soft cotton garments ( T-shirts with pictures and logos, for example) can be literally vertically steamed in no time at all and come out better than from under an iron!
7. It has 3 modes – at a press of a button – eco for more delicate garment, normal for everything else and vertical for…..vertical steaming LOL
8. It comes with a stand for the actual iron, which means your tank does not have to be on your ironing board and can be placed anywhere within the reach of the iron!
9. The tank has suction pads to ensure you do not accidentally pull it down when being too overzealous with your laundry
10. It looks stylish too and not too bulky for the amount of steam it actually generates.
I would honestly give it 10 stars if I could!
I’m a big fan of tefal products and already owned a different tefal iron simple one.
This iron has a great heat speed but weirdly i found it not to be that powerful and is not the fastest to iron although it is super handy with a big tank of water so you dont need to fill it quick
I iron 3-4 loads of clothes every week and if the iron is a bit slow will take more time but every through is a bit slower if you go few times in one line in the end you’ll have great results especially on sheets or thick clothes
Price when I reviewed was nearly 250 It is good price but wouldn’t pay that amount if it is nor perfect product.
Fantastic iron makes life easier.
This iron makes ironing so much easier, with my old iron I would have to go over clothes numerous times to get the creases out and was forever filling it up, but not anymore this iron has a 1.8 litre water tank which delivers constant steam making it easier and I don’t have to waste time filling it up.
It glides over the clothes so smoothly and the tip of the end is well shaped making it easier to get into the edges/harder parts. The only thing I have had to get used to with this is you cannot change the temperature on the iron itself instead you have to do it on the base which isn’t a problem.
The calc collector at the back collects all the scale and is really easy to remove and clean. Underneath the iron is a steam iron holder which is a great extra.
Overall I would recommend this iron it works perfect and makes light work.
Good build quality, ideal for a busy home. Not enough steam power IMO
Whether or not you will appreciate this iron will come down to how often (or how much) ironing you usually do and how often you use the steam feature. For me, having used this for the last week would I purchase this at the RRP? Honestly, probably not. The reason being:
1) I don’t have a big enough household that using a regular (and MUCH cheaper) iron takes hours because of refilling.
2) I don’t like the size of it as a unit when ironing, it takes up far too much space on the board that for me it’s not worth the hassle of getting out, I’d rather just keep a regular iron topped up. And,
3) Probably the most important of all, I don’t think the steam power is that great. I have a mid-high range iron that irons just as well with great steam power and it cost half the price.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a bad device. For me it just lacks when I consider the price. It doesn’t offer enough over a standard iron to warrant the price tag IMO or impress me enough for me to want to convert and use it all of the time. If you have a large household with clothes galore it could without doubt speed up the process.
The positives are: It is well made, it feels good in the hand as well as quite easy to use. It heats up quickly and it does come with a long warranty which is always a positive. It’s also extremely quiet when in use.
I’ve teetered between a 3 and 4 star rating, 3 feels too harsh whilst it didn’t quite hit 4 for me so if it was possible I’d rate it 3.5/5.
Very effective iro
This arrived in a nice branded box opening at the top with the iron tightly secured in moulded polystyrene, it came with the international guarantee, and what I thought to be an unusual style manual in that it just had instruction diagrams with minimal or no written usage instructions, I did visit their homepage and get the online manual but this is actually just a repeat of the manual that comes with it but in colour, it does have safety instructions in the back.
After opening it up I had a good look through the manual and although it does not have written usage instructions it does give a very good clear visual guide on everything so I was happy enough to get started and give it a try out. Filling the water section is a simple case of removing the water tray and filling it, the water tray holds a maximum of 1.8 litres which is plenty enough to get through a massive stack of ironing before needing a refill, the main controls are on the front bottom and consist of a power button, mode select and a vertical steam button LED illuminated, the base has a pull down stand for placing the base stand in a more upright position and either side of the main base are slots to hole both the power cable and iron hose for storage when not in use. The whole unit looks and feels very well finished with good attention to detail.
I gave it a try out with a plain white shirt and have never used this style of iron before so had to break the habit of standing the iron up between uses while adjusting the shirt which was hard at first but now I have used it for several hours it’s automatic not to do it. The pump is fairly quiet and on first use you have to wait for it to feed the water through to the iron but subsequent uses it was primed ready, I found ironing a breeze with it making a good job of the shirt I first tried and then a big pile of ironing including t-shirts, jeans and trousers all of which it managed with ease. I like that it has a removable scale collector as we live in a very hard water area and I have to de-scale the kettle at least once a month and it is simple and easy to remove and clean, the vertical steam function seems to work very well giving a good blast of steam and the tube connector to the iron does not get in the way any more or less than an electric iron cable.
Overall I found this extremely effective working its way through a very large basket of ironing with ease and certainly way more effective than a standard iron along with not having to keep filling the water, the base station is nice and solid with a huge easy to fill water tray, the removable scale collector is a nice feature especially if you live in a hard water area also being easy to remove and clean, I like the simplicity and attention to small details such as cable and tube storage areas and really can’t find fault with it so have given top marks.
Makes ironing a doddle
This is my first time using a large steam Iron like this. It really looks like a professional version and it is quite a big unit.
I must say it makes ironing very easy. Because it has a large water tank you don’t have to refill it anywhere near as often as a small steam iron, and this produces much more steam than standard irons which really helps with getting the creases out. It glides well and if you iron larger items such as sheets, curtains etc, this would be ideal as it cuts ironing time down by huge amounts. This would be ideal for those that iron for a living.
It comes with an instruction booklet which is full of pictures and it is pretty straight forward to use. There are only 3 settings- eco, normal and vertical steam. There is no messing around with changing settings depending on material etc as you can use 1 setting for all. The vertical steam setting is very useful as you can leave clothes on their hangers and saves getting ironing board out. I also like to use the vertical steam on dresses that have embellishments on that I wouldn’t typically place on an ironing board.
Great item and if you do a lot of ironing it is definitely worth the investment.
Good constant steam - smooth glide sole - easy to use
I love ironing with a steam generator iron as the first thing you notice after its heated up is the difference of having a constant (low level) amount of steam makes ironing clothes. It’s a common misconception its radiant heat that gets the creases out of clothes, but it’s actually steam as this allows the fibres to relax and let the crises become flattened and disappear. Un like a normal iron, the steam is full temperature when leaving and is contact, compared to the varying amounts on a normal iron. I think its a pain you need to adjust the sole temperature on the main base as I would prefer the dial on the iron itself, but that’s my only gripe really. The sole plate glides effortlessly on your clothes and is easy to wipe clean if you wish prior to use.
Makes light work of ironing piles
We’re a big family, and have large ironing piles come the weekend. This iron made lighter work of it than our conventional iron. The steam generator works very well, and i found it was noticeably quicker to iron shirts etc because I didn’t have to use several strokes with the iron because it was so efficient, glides so easily and provides great steam. The tip is well shaped for awkward sections of fabric. The huge water tank is easy to detach and fill (see photo) and the control panel on the base is simple, clear and provides a good range of controls (see photo). There is good cable length from power socket to base and from base to iron (and the base has a little storage hole for the power cable too). There’s a handy little stand attached under the base that you can rest it on to cool down afterwards if you wish. Given its steam power, I was surprised that this iron is quieter than my conventional iron!
Brilliant item
Brilliant item quite easy to iron and quiet. Looks very good and handles well.
Great for the price.
I’ve had a few of these steam generator irons over the years, all tefal as i feel the sole plate is nice and smooth.
Express Anti-Scale is also the first Tefal steam generator iron with patented removable Scale Collector. This descaling solution makes maintenance easy and keeps your steam generator iron pumping out steam.
For convenience, it’s got a 1.8L removable water tank to avoid constant refills, built-in cord storage to keep things tidy, plus an easy-carry lock for safe transportation.
It has up to 6.2 bars of pressure, up to 120g/min continuous steam and 400g/min boost.
It also has a vertical steam feature.
The Tefal steam generator irons i’ve had previously have been at a highter price. This is just as good even though it is at a more affordable level.
Tefal claim that their products are designed for easy repair at the lowest cost for 10 years. Replacement parts will be fast-tracked to 6500+ authorised repair centres worldwide. Which is good to know.
The only slight problem for me is carrying it to where I do my ironing as it is quite heavy but I have found that removing the water tank and moving them seperately reduces the weight a lot.
It's ok
So for me, I really am not a huge fan of ironing however I know it needs to be done.
This iron at least made it a little more bearable, it’s light weigh so I don’t feel like I was putting too much effort into it. It glides over clothes nicely so that’s a plus.The other problem that I have is that the steam doesn’t seem strong enough. There are times when it is ok, but mostly it’s not as helpful as I need it to be. Also there is no telling when the steam is ready so it’s all guess work and for this price I want a better indication of when steam is ready and I want it stronger.
There aren’t any other flaws that I have one across and this has made ironing easier so I can’t complain.
My only real concern is that this is available for 157.90 and I would not pay that personally.
Makes ironing a breeze!
This is a fantastic steam generator iron that makes ironing a breeze! The large-capacity water reservoir saves multiple trips back and forth to and from the tap while the iron itself has a great glide action that really takes the effort out of my least-favourite household task.
One comment to make is that the steam blast isn’t as powerful as I would have expected but is nevertheless fit for purpose and does what I need it to!
A pricey investment but one that reaps benefits in terms of convenience!
Steam generators are the bes
I have had a few steam generators to review over the years and this has to be near the top of those i have reviewed before.
This is smaller than the last few i have had and as it doenst hold quite as much water as some of the others it is lighter to pick up and move after filling.
The iron itself is well made and glides through the ironing perfectly. If i had one issue it would be it doesnt generate quite as much steam as some other generators but this one being light weight means this is a compromise that needs to be made.
I appreciat the prices of steam generators put people off but once you have one you wont go back to your regular iron.
Fast ironing
As this is a powerful steam generator iron you’ll find your ironing times being slashed as this helps you get through the creases in no time at all. The steam and hot plate work in harmony removing creases without any effort at all. You’ll need to make sure you empty the anti Calc filter weekly to prevent your iron from oozing brown goop on your white laundry over a period of time should you be in a hard water area.
Startup times are fast at just a couple of minutes. Just make sure your ironing board is completely compatible with the sort of iron this is. Length of cable is good and length of chord with stea pipes to iron is good too allowing you to have this on the floor and the iron on the ironing board.
Top Of The Range
This is certainly a top of the range, high-performing steam generating iron. It produces lots of steam, can iron the creases out of virtually anything and lasts for hours (literally, it can go for almost 2 hours of constant use!!) And if you need all that, then it’s definitely worth picking up, especially with such a good discount on the RRP. It does feel a bit like overkill for the average person though and there are plenty of cheaper options that will do the job without costing anywhere near as much. But if you want the best, then this is the way to go …
Best Iron I’ve EVER used!
Surprisingly lighter weight than most steam irons.
The soleplate is amazing, it really does flawlessly glide whilst you iron your clothes, it makes ironing much quicker too. My previous iron would find it very difficult to get rid of stubborn creases but this one gets rid of them very easily and quickly.
I liked that it came with a door hook hanger to hang any clothes i want to vertically steam.
I highly recommend it if you iron regularly and especially if you iron a large amount of clothes at a time.
5/5
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It works like a dream very pleased with i
Had a bigger model and was pleased with it, but the new one is much lighter and sails through the ironing .
excellent heavy duty steam generator iro
his iron is amazing……nothing like I thought it would be. upon setting it up which was easy following the simple picture instructions provided by Tefal. It was so much lighter than it originally looked but the results were excellent getting rid of creases in all fabrics with ease and doing so without too much effort. powerful steam generator with a large 1.8ltr capacity means you can do a full load of washing and iron it without having to stop to refill the tank constantly. nice design feature is the anti scale tank which removes build up of limescale and can be emptied and cleaned. overall a great steam generator iron which makes a most tedious job a more pleasureable experience.
Brillia
I have not had a Tefal steam generator iron previous but my last Tefal iron lasted years and then finally packed in we got a Tefal steam generator iron this model with 6.2 bar and 1.8 L water capacity great lots of power does the job.
This is an extremely well designed iron The Tefal steam generator iron is light to use I have used other irons and they have been heavier I found it easy to set up and use it is comfortable to hold and use.
This has everything you would expect for the price. It is very stable and warms up quickly.
I think this is a very good iron, which is powerful and able to deal with any job. It is also comfortable to use the cord could be a little longer without doubt should you do a lot of ironing this will make the work much easier.
This is my first time with a steam generator iron and its been a great experience and i cant see me going back! My traditional iron that was ok but needed topping up regularly and seem to take me a while ironing as a family of 5 there is always plenty to do.
This iron has made ironing the school uniform take half the time and my partners work clothes look great the results are so much better and i always want to iron now and i love how quiteit is .
The instructions come in picture form but are easy to follow .
The base is quite large and does take up a large area of the ironing board, however this is needed as saves you needing to top up the water. It’s easy to get everything set up and the buttons/position of the iron are all quite self explanatory.you need to set the twmp depending on what your ironing Once you switch it on you will see a blue light flashing on the iron for about 120 secs to let you know it’s heating up and when ready it stays blue to let you know it’s ready. It has a safety catch on the base that allows you to hold the iron securely when moving clothes around for added safety.
Its a smart item and its well made and looks good the price is a bit dearer than some irons, but absolutely worth it for the quality and time saved that it gives you. I love that it Comes with a 10 year warranty too.
Really well made quality item im so happy with it perfect for large familys
Ready to use very quickly powerful steam generato
The iron is well packed inside a cardboard box and sensibly delivered in that single box (a change for Amazon). Inside the box you find a very stylish purple and white iron with non-stick sole plate attached to a steam generator and water tank via a hose that measures approx. 61″ (154cm) long. The steam generator is white with opaque purple plastic water tank which holds 1.8litres of water. The tank is easily pulled out of the generator to be filled with tap water. On the back of the generator there are 3 buttons; On/Off; Mode and Anti Calc. There are also two icons; Eco and Vertical steam. There is a stand built into the base of the generator that flips up to lock the iron in place. There are two apertures on each side of the generator that are supposed to hold the cable but try as I may, I can’t fit the cable into them without it sticking out a lot.
The iron is a good weight and has a temperature dial similar to all irons for Minimum; Delicate; Wool; Cotton and Max, best of all there is a very dark arrow that is clearly visible to show you what temperature you have chosen. At the back of the iron is an orange flip up catch that opens the back of the iron and collects limescale which is a fantastic feature when you live in hard water areas like me. The electric cable measures approx. 64″ (163cm) (could do with being slightly longer in my opinion). When you press the On/Off button, a blue light flashes in the iron handle and stops flashing when the iron is up to temperature, it also sounds a buzzer to let you know that its ready. A button underneath the iron handle can be pressed to generate extra steam when you need it. Inside the polystyrene packaging is a hanging strip that attaches to the top of any door that allows you to steam clothes whilst they are hanging. On the base of the generator is a plastic stand that allows the iron to be stood up away from the generator.
This iron is brilliant when you have loads of ironing, it saves so much time and hassle of filling it up. I have a family of 6 and always have loads of ironing, I wish I had found this iron sooner. I also do a lot of dressmaking and love my Philips Azur Elite but the Tefal steam generator has much more power and can offer instant steam when I need it. The pump has 6.2Bars and steam boost is 400g/min, the iron also turns off automatically when it hasn’t been lifted for a minute or two. All in all, I love this iron and can recommend it to any family, large or small.
Efficient stream generator let down by dreadful instructions
I have never owned a stream generator iron before so was very excited to get this out of the box and into action. The instructions, I have to say, are dismal. Small, faint pictures that are completely baffling in places. A good deal of common sense and a mind that quite enjoys puzzles are a huge advantage here.
Once I had worked out the do’s and don’ts I was very happy. It produces lots of steam – too much sometimes – my kitchen windows were steamed up after just 3 t shirts and one dress.
It’s very easy to top up with water, and much safer than a standard iron in my opinion as overfilling the water tank can’t result in a wet iron cord, as has happened with my old iron.
I can’t say much to its compactness as I have nothing to compare it to. I would hazard a guess that it”s roughly 3 or 4 times the size of my old standard iron. It fits in one of my kitchen units, taking up around half a shelf.
My cleaner found it easy to use too, so that’s a bonus
It's light and powerful
I’ve been ironing for years, plus I have also used heavy duty irons in the past but this one by Tefal has made my day. It has been designed for those who iron a lot, this iron first impressed me because it’s much lighter than I expected & while ironing it glides so smoothly. It has a 1.8L tank to store water so you can iron for ages without any refilling. If the water level is low the water tank can be removed from the unit easily. The two things I like most about this product is that it has a lock mechanism to hold the iron in place if you have to carry it and a compartment slot for the antiscale which can be emptied after use.
Very lightweight, but you need to set the heating temperature yourself.
The first thing which struck me about this steam generator iron was just how light the whole thing was. I have used other models and they have been significantly heavier. I found it easy to set up and use.
However, it is in one respect less advanced than a couple of others I have use because it still requires you to set the required temperature for the fabric you are ironing. A number of machines now recognise that the steam is there to do the work and therefor the temperature of the sole plate is less crucial. That means you don’t have to sort out fabrics and iron the more delicate ones first. For me that’s a big plus which this steam generator lacks. You could say that it makes up for that bu being a bit less expensive and that might well be a fair point. But for me the convenience of not having to bother sorting ironing before I start means that I would be prepared to pay more.
So it’s good but there are better (if more expensive) solutions out there.
Steam generator iro
This is the best steam generator iron that I’ve ever used. To count I’ve owned 3 others. This one is the first that I need to adjust the heat settings but that’s not a worry. It is far quieter than my previous irons and far lighter too. It doesn’t cause so much steam that I end up with water dripping in the floor which is another problem I had with my previous models. It fits neatly into my cupboard although I do have trouble with the cord storage. I solved it by wrapping it around the iron.
Takes ironing to another level
The Tefal SV8012 Express Anti Scale Steam Generator although not cheap, proves that one gets what one pays for, as it takes the drudgery out of ironing.
Accompanied by very clear instructions, the appliance is ready to go in about 30 seconds; the ‘iron’ part is quite light and glides very easily over fabric and with plenty of steam available removes creases easily and quickly. There are no water drops leaking from the sole-plate, neither is there the constant refilling with water as is the case with ordinary irons. The tank has a clip to lock it together with the hand-piece when storing and although the appliance overall, is larger than a conventional iron, it still manages to sit on the iron rest area of my ironing board.
Although, it won’t do the ironing on its own, this very efficient appliance certainly makes life a lot easier and after using it, I could never go back to using a conventional iron!
UPDATE:
After using the iron over a longer period, I have noticed that – although generally there is plenty of steam – sometimes there is a break in the supply and one has to wait for it to build up again thus I am deducting one star from my original rating. 4 stars.
Pricey but does the job well
This is an extremely well designed iron, I was a bit daunted at how heavy the box was but, once I had set the iron up, it was actually fine and very comfortable to hold and use.
This has everything you would expect for the price (which, admittedly, is high). It has a precision tip, is very stable and warms up quickly. I did try it on a particularly difficult cotton shirt, with double cuffs, and it worked admirably.
I think this a very good iron, which is powerful and able to deal with any job — big or small. It is also comfortable to use
like so many electrical good now, the cord could be a little longer. Still, without doubt, should you do a lot of ironing, this will make the work much easier.
Expensive, but useful and well designed
This is a great, but compact steam generator iron for ironing marathons. It has a smaller footprint than similar irons which is good news for storage and use. Unusually, the pictorial instructions are easily understood which is very helpful. There are 3 steam modes: eco, the lightest mode; normal, which is excellent for shirts etc. and lastly the “vertical steaming” mode which is very effective for heavily creased items or simply as a refresher for suits or jackets etc. It’s straightforward to use, store and set up. I like it particularly because it is lighter than my previous steam generator and it is not at all complicated. The removable water tank is a particularly nice touch too which I haven’t encountered previously with these steam generator models.
Great iron from Tefal
This is a really good iron from tefal, well made and lightweight to use. It’s more for families and those who do a lot of ironing as it’s a heavy duty bit of kit. It also takes up more space than a standard iron and this is a consideration, it comes with a tank which you fill with water and the steam comes out of the actual iron as normal.
The steam level is more than adequate and it made really light work of ironing my shirts.
Overall a very well made iron which is from a decent brand
Pin sharp creases and makes light work of stubborn wrinkles.
This was a first for me as I’d always used a regular iron. I found the pictorial instructions a little confusing, I would have preferred written with diagrams, but I got it worked out quick enough. You basically just fill the tank with a fair amount of water and leave it to reach the required temperatures which is just a minute or two. An audible beep lets you know it’s ready. Ironing is a breeze and there is a little chugging noise as water is drawn from the tank when the stream button is pressed and water is drawn up to the iron. I had a little water spitting, but I’m still getting used to it. The quality of the ironing is impressive with pin sharp creases and the most stubborn wrinkles removed. Highly recommended.
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Pure Dead Brilliant.
Well…(dramatic pause) That iron is brilliant! Glides like a swan on a crystal lake! Easy to set up, instructions in picture form so easy to follow. Can adjust the heat and the steam flow for all fabrics and even has a vertical steam setting! Can’t fault it so far! It’s not heavy or bulky to use or carry. Stores neatly as iron clips into base and wires tuck into the side. Love it!!! Old iron is getting chucked in the bin! I’ve suffered it long enough!! Life’s too short for a crap iron!!
Solid steam generator iro
This is a fairly standard steam generator iron from Tefal.
The Iron works well producing enough steam when required and quickly comes to the required heat setting. The iron hand unit is light and almost make ironing a pleasure, but not quite. The large water reservoir in the base unit does mean that you don’t have to continually top the unit up which is good. In addition the locking clip when the iron is in storage is an excellent idea as it holds the iron firmly on its base.
The iron claims it is anti-limescale but as I live in a soft water area this is not relevant to me.
The only significant problem I found was that the base unit tended to slide on a kitchen work surface, the addition of small rubber feet to the existing holes in the base would solve the problem.
One star dropped for the slipping issue. Four stars.
Brilliant iro
This is my first time with a steam generator, although I’ve been thinking of upgrading my iron to something like this for a while after reading good reviews. I am absolutely 100% sold on this, it’s truly fabulous. I had a more traditional iron that was ok but needing topping up regularly and seem to take me a while ironing. This iron is the absolute opposite in every way! I personally don’t enjoy ironing or am I that good at it, however this iron has made ironing the school uniform take half the time and the results are so much better- the clothes looked lovely and ironed correctly. And what’s more, the iron is almost virtually soundless. At first I thought it wasn’t working but it’s just a very quiet item as was ironing perfectly fine. The instructions come in picture form which although I don’t particularly like that, I’ve come to expect it from Tefal items. The base is quite large and does take up a portion of the ironing board, however this is needed to give you the multiple hours it gives you without needing to top up the water. It’s easy to get everything set up and the buttons/position of the iron are all quite self explanatory. Once you switch it on, a blue light flashes on the iron for about 2 minutes to let you know it’s heating up, then stays blue to let you know it’s ready. Love the safety catch on the base that allows you to hold the iron securely when moving clothes around for added iron safety. Very stylish looking item. Yes price is a bit dearer than some irons, but absolutely worth it for the quality and time saved that it gives you. Would certainly be recommending this to others. Comes with a 10 year warranty too, so I’m imagine it’ll be a very long time before need to replace this.
Fantastic steam iro
Love this iron. Iv always had a standard iron with the water tank built in. This is 100 times better. It has a large water tank built into the base. The iron itself is lightweight and easy to use with a few different modes. The steam function is excellent and got all the creases out of my duvet covers with ease. It also has a vertical function for steaming curtains etc. It’s very simple to use. Extremely happy
This is an amazingly lightweight Iron for a steam generator.
It is beautifully simple to operate with push button operations on the base unit to turn it on/off and change to vertical steam
The dial for heat setting initially confused me as the arrow for the selection is at the bottom of the iron versus top on the previous steam generator we have used.
The iron heats up pretty quickly and glides nicely over the clothes.
However this is where the unit lets itself down, unlike our old tefal there is no clear indication when the steam is ready, you just have to guess and push the steam button on the underside of the handle, which itself seems a bit flimsy and there isn’t really any positive response to say you’ve pushed it only a rather strange noise reminiscent of a kids toy machine gun.
Even then the steam doesn’t flow straight away its like the push of the button is the first point the water is drawn through to be converted to steam
After this there were occasions where no steam came at the first press requiring another press and then steam came, whether this is due to the button or the steam generator I’m not sure but its disconcerting that it doesn’t work each time leading to me to wonder if there will be reliability issues in the future.
Additionally there is no steam boost like our old tefal and on many occasions I wasn’t even convinced steam was being provided until lifting up the iron and then steam could be seen and heard.
However the big thing is how well it irons the clothes which is pretty good so far even with the concerns I’ve mentioned about the steam performance.
I’ve only used a basic steam iron prior to this. Stick water in it, switch it on and wait for it to heat up and generate steam through the holes in the base. I was delighted to be offered a trial of this Tefal steam generator model which takes ironing to a whole different level. I read a Good Housekeeping article about how they work first so I could understand and be clear about the difference between a steam iron and a steam generator iron. It’s significant!
This iron generates far more steam, at higher pressure, very quickly. It’s important to use the controls to ensure you have the correct setting for the task. Because the steam is generated in a large base unit, there’s no need to refill as frequently as a conventional iron. And if you prefer to iron larger items like sheets, curtains, quilt covers and the like, it’s a doddle with more steam and pressure. In fact it’s amazing for any heavy or large item.
The other big difference is that this doesn’t drip. It’s annoying to get wet patches because there’s water rather than steam coming through the holes in a conventional steam iron. Haven’t had that issue with this iron.
It has a descaling feature, but it’s too early to say whether that works. Be great if it does. It’s certainly much bigger and more bulky as a unit, but the actual iron is light and slick. Overall, I’m impressed and converted. It costs more but it’s packed with features and if it makes the job of ironing easier or more pleasurable, it’s worth every penny. I like it and I’ll update if after more use I have different thoughts. An excellent item.
Good Iro
It good does what it says it does steam good