Product Review: Hamilton Beach Durathon Nonstick Iron

After blowing through TWO Rowenta irons in 2017, I decided to change it up and try a different brand.  Problem?  I am iron picky because of course I am.  Really, the issue is that most of the irons within the budget I am willing to allot for an iron are annoyingly light.  I like irons to have some heft to them.  It doesn't need to be cast iron or anything, but I like it to feel like it actually has the weight for a decent press.  Bought a Sunbeam. Decent iron, but light AF.  The the iron died at the shop and was replaced with a Hamilton Beach.  

Hamilton Beach.  I think my food processor is from them.  

But I liked it enough after using it at the shop that I bought one to replace my Rowenta.  

Specs

• Steam/no steam
• 10oz tank
• Electronic controls
• Retractable cord
• Non-stick plate
• Self-cleaning
• Anti-drip
• $39.99 at Bed, Bath and Beyond

Pros

• Has a good weight to it.  
• Retractable cord is nice to prevent tripping hazards
• Heats quickly and uniformly

Cons

• On the steam on setting, it depletes the water supply quickly whether actively in use or not; if it's sitting on, then it is depleting water.  I have to refill this sucker a LOT because I use steam all the time.
• Despite the anti-drip...it drips some.  But it's not consistent, so it might just be MY iron and not a universal issue.  

Conclusion

★★★☆☆

Really, more like three and a half.  The only real detractor for me here is how fast the water tank depletes.  Some of my cheaper irons with smaller tanks had their supply last longer.  But this is a good, solid iron and the price point I think is appropriate for what you're getting.  If this iron lasts longer than the Rowentas did, I might bump it to four stars, but longevity remains to be seen.