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BLACK DECKER Digital Advantage Professional Steam Iron LCD Screen Gray D2030
Last Updated: August 7, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.9
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Product Reliability
136months, stopped working, lasted, decker, irons
+44%
-56%
" ... I bought this product about 5 months ago. ... "
" ... Stopped working after only 6 months (it doesn't turn on). ... "
" ... It stopped working less than a year . ... "
" ... However, this iron has started leaking within 6 months of purchase. ... "
" ... Died after 4 months ... "
" ... Two years and 9 months later the iron is no longer functional. ... I realize its been a while but the iron is rarely used, like once a month at most. ... Now it spontaneously shuts off in the middle of using it. ... "
" ... It lasted two months and would not heat or display. ... I've filled out the online form twice in the past two months. ... "
" ... Found common problem and no fix. ... "
Heating
80iron, heat, heats up quickly, quickly, fast
+85%
-15%
" ... Heats up fast. ... "
" ... Easy to pour the water in, heats up quickly and easy to read the iron temperature. ... "
" ... The iron heats up quickly, is so easy to use, isn’t heavy at all, and I am so pleased with the steam feature. ... "
" ... Heats up fast. ... "
" ... Heats up well. ... "
" ... Heats up immediately, doesn’t leak water, does everything you’d expect an iron to do, and does it well. ... "
" ... It heats up quickly and evenly. ... It lets you know when it is hot so there is no guessing. ... "
" ... Iron gets hot fast ... "
Drying
73clothes, steam, ironing, cotton, clothing
+86%
-14%
" ... When the last one broke prematurely I looked for a cheaper top-rated iron and found this one. ... This is a good little iron, go for it. ... "
" ... 2 sets pajamas, 3 pairs of pants,five t-shirts, 1 dress shirt. ... "
" ... An iron is an iron. ... I like that it heats up quickly, gets hot enough to press my husband's dress shirts and my cotton clothing. ... "
" ... Love this iron! ... "
" ... most of my clothes come out of the dryer without needing an iron. ... I will probably buy it again because it IS a nice, heavy iron and the spray feature sprays well without a lot of dribble. ... "
" ... I am really impressed with this iron. ... I wanted a reasonable price iron that would do the job. ... "
" ... * well designed (I am not accidentally changing the temp setting while ironing) ... I prefer nimble, light-weight irons as a I can push down if I need more weight when ironing. ... "
" ... It presses my clothes well and I don't have to spend time going over my clothes multiple times because the iron isn't pressing my clothes effectively. ... "
Ease of Use
71easy, iron, steam, dial, settings
+99%
-1%
" ... It’s also very easy to turn the steam off without realizing you’ve done it. ... "
" ... They are super easy to see and change. ... "
" ... It makes ironing easy and fast! ... "
" ... It is easy to use, fast to get ready and does a good job. ... "
" ... So easy to use. ... "
" ... It is durable and has a number of settings to choose from. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... Easy to fill. ... The steam control is counter intuitive though. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Build Quality
50broke, plate, irons, one broke, ironing
+70%
-30%
" ... Have not owned it long, so cannot comment on durability. ... "
" ... The cord is plenty long and very durable looking, and the iron is very stable when put up on its base. ... "
" ... Not a professional iron critic but this iron looks awesome feels awesome and works really well ... "
" ... Lots of steam, durable and not to light or heavy. ... "
" ... My last iron was about 25 years old and I loved it's weight. ... "
" ... Has a nice locking cover so water does not leak out. ... "
" ... Definitely has some weight to it but the stainless steel ironing plate is worth it over the Teflon plates on other irons. ... "
" ... I had an (expensive) Oreck iron for years and although this B&D iron is much heavier, it out performs my Oreck. ... "
Price
47iron, money, worth, expensive, waste
+91%
-9%
" ... For the price, I'm happy. ... "
" ... The price was very reasonable, unlike some big name irons. ... "
" ... Money well spent ... "
" ... Don't let the price fool you. ... "
" ... Would purchase again, and a great price too! ... "
" ... This is a great value! ... "
" ... This is a good product at a great price. ... "
" ... This is a great value! ... "
Features
44auto shut, iron, steam, steam feature, shut off feature
+93%
-7%
" ... Shut off feature is also excellent. ... "
" ... Love the automatic shut off feature. ... "
" ... Good.weight, steam function is lit! ... "
" ... It doesn’t leak and has all the necessary safety features. ... "
" ... I like how hot it gets, but wished the auto shut off would let it stay hot longer. ... "
" ... Auto turns off! ... "
" ... Be sure to read the instructions thoroughly to enjoy all the features. ... "
" ... Good controls, good steam, auto off, fast heat up and cool down. ... If I were to improve it, I would not have the large red light stay lit after it has shut off. ... "
Water Usage
41reservoir, iron, leak, use tap water, steam
+63%
-37%
" ... * no problem seeing water level ... "
" ... Huge water reservoir -- I am an avid sewist so I appreciate not having to trot to and from the sink many times in an afternoon of sewing ... "
" ... Love that you can use tap water. ... "
" ... the water reservoir is easily three times larger than on my old iron . ... "
" ... Have to fill water often, but you get that steam so good trade off. ... "
" ... I like the digital setting and the large easy to use water tank cap. ... "
" ... Perfect temperature and does not leak or leave water marks or leak. ... "
" ... Comes with a water despenser. ... "
Cables
40iron, retractable, power, wish, steam
+45%
-55%
" ... The power cord connection swivel loses contact power as the cord moves around. ... "
" ... It worked for a couple weeks then the power wires started to get lose (connecting to the iron) and the iron no longer turns on. ... "
" ... Wiggling the cord at the end connected to the iron makes the power flicker on and off which makes the iron useless. ... "
" ... The shortest cord ever on an iron ... "
" ... The cord also seems to always get in the way. ... "
" ... This was a great iron until the electrical cord became defective (a short in the electrical cord) ... "
" ... Seems to be a broken wire about the middle of the cord(no sign of damage to cord outside), if you mess with it there the iron starts shutting down. ... "
" ... It leaked around the sides and it appeared to even be leaking where the cord is attached. ... "
Weight
37iron, light, heavy, job, ironing
+84%
-16%
" ... The weight of this iron just makes the job easier. ... "
" ... - the weight - I didn’t realize how much that would matter but a heavy iron means you don’t have to press as hard ... "
" ... It's a nice iron but it is large and a little heavy. ... It's a really good iron but just a slight bit heavy and large. ... "
" ... The weight of it, the digital display, and the quality of the iron is top notch! ... "
" ... It steams unlike my previous three irons and is light weight. ... "
" ... My last iron was about 25 years old and I loved it's weight. ... "
" ... I like the heavier weight because it means I don't have to work as hard to move it around. ... Light weight irons do not iron very well, in my experience. ... "
" ... It steams unlike my previous three irons and is light weight. ... "
Size
29weight, iron, little, large, bit heavy
+76%
-24%
" ... It's a little heavy but irons so deftly I don't notice that now. ... "
" ... Also - the iron plate is a nice large size too. ... "
" ... Lightweight and easy to use. ... "
" ... I like the heavier weight because it means I don't have to work as hard to move it around. ... "
" ... It’s well made, but not too heavy. ... "
" ... It's perfectly weighted. ... "
" ... Pretty good but super heavy. ... "
" ... The weight of this iron just makes the job easier. ... "
Returns
27replaced, replacement, iron, exchange, unfortunately
+11%
-89%
" ... I would like to return it or exchange it but it's past my return window. ... "
" ... I am not sure where to return it. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I did not test the product till months after purchasing so could not return it. ... "
" ... I only got to use it twice before it was broken. ... "
" ... I returned to amazon, and replaced with another. ... "
" ... And not not able to return. ... "
" ... It broke on second used and it was 31st day where I cant even return it! ... "
" ... I would like to return it or exchange it but it's past my return window. ... "
Display Clarity
27digital, iron, easy to read, lcd, dial
+81%
-19%
" ... After reading reviews and comparing product detail I came across this black and decker, the digital display is something new and very modern I can’t emphasize how practical the water reservoir is on this nice looking iron the steam function is pretty nice specially on thicker jeans like Levi’s . ... "
" ... The digital display is nice for addressing various types of settings. ... "
" ... Digital display is easy to read , just dial up the different settings. ... "
" ... I like the digital display - it is so easy to read and set. ... "
" ... I really enjoy the digital display. ... "
" ... I like the digital display and the temperature selection features. ... "
" ... Easy to read digital screen with guide for different fabrics directly on the iron. ... "
" ... I really like it's digital display - you simply set the fabric you are going to iron by number (1-7) The iron heats up really fast and beeps when it is at optimum temperature. ... "
Water Resistance
25iron, ironing, water everywhere, leak, water level
+60%
-40%
" ... I love that it uses tap water and has a long pointed front to get to the small spaces. ... "
" ... I love the steaming feature and I refill water tank regularly for this purpose. ... "
" ... The iron hold enough water. ... "
" ... Comes with a water despenser. ... "
" ... I love the digital display and the water fill is super easy. ... "
" ... You can use tap water with this iron. ... "
" ... Love that you can use tap water. ... "
" ... Love that uses tap water and reminds you when to clean it ... "
Controls
24steam, iron, control, settings, push
+79%
-21%
" ... I love that the settings are not on a spin dial, much easier push button access on the top of the iron. ... "
" ... * produces a lot of steam (I rarely used the steam burst button) ... "
" ... i love the digital display there is nothing about this iron i do not like EXCEPT, that it does not have a turn off switch. ... I recommend this iron if you can get over the no power off button. ... "
" ... I'm hoping also that the steam feature will change over time and release steam automatically rather than me having to press the steam button each time I need it. ... "
" ... The buttons for setting the heat and steam were very convenient. ... "
" ... It's easy to use and has push button temperature adjustments. ... "
" ... Love the off button. ... "
" ... Digital display is easy to read , just dial up the different settings. ... "
Washer Dryer
23iron, ironing, settings, steam, smooth
+87%
-13%
" ... I iron my clothes almost every day and with multiple settings it allows me to dress to impress. ... "
" ... No guessing, no burning clothes. ... "
" ... Dry nice, it has a lot of nice functions. ... "
" ... most of my clothes come out of the dryer without needing an iron. ... "
" ... One pass ironing. ... "
" ... This iron machine works great, I love it! ... "
" ... Nice steaming iron, I like looking at the settings for cotton, poly etc. ... "
" ... I am sewing my own clothes, using knit fabrics, and a good iron is a must. ... "
Washing
21steam, iron, perfect, ironed, ironing
+90%
-10%
" ... I am sewing my own clothes, using knit fabrics, and a good iron is a must. ... "
" ... The iron works well and has done a great job with my clothes. ... "
" ... Perfect automatic steam. ... "
" ... perfect for my cotton clothes which gets too many wrinkles after wash. ... "
" ... Perfect automatic steam. ... "
" ... I love the digital display and the fact that you can vertically steam clothes. ... "
" ... No guessing, no burning clothes. ... "
" ... Makes my clothes look perfect!!! ... "
Cleaning
20steam, iron, water, spray, ironing
+70%
-30%
" ... I like the clean crease on my dress pants, totally worth it. ... "
" ... Still working after almost 12yrs, just clean at least every 6 months or as needed and steel heats the same as the first day ... "
" ... The steam works very well--no more spraying each section of cloth before ironing! ... "
" ... I will probably buy it again because it IS a nice, heavy iron and the spray feature sprays well without a lot of dribble. ... "
" ... lets you know when it needs cleaning (self). ... "
" ... STEAM iron is really good and cloths looks as good as new after steam iron. ... "
" ... It has already dropped some water on my clothes when ironing but hasn’t left stains. ... "
" ... Produces lots of steam and with stainless steel plate does not leave black marks or burns. ... "
Overall performance
19done, gets the job, get, right, heavy
+100%
" ... Having the right tool for the job makes all the difference in the world. ... "
" ... It does the job ... "
" ... I'm blown away as to how quick it heats up, the heft and performance. ... "
" ... I like that he has the right weight and size to get the job done fast. ... "
" ... Does a great job. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... Lots of steam and heavy enough to do the job. ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
Comfort
17iron, pressing, ironing, steam, seams
+88%
-12%
" ... Easy to use and comfortable in the hand. ... "
" ... The weight of the iron is just right and helps to not have to apply too much pressure when ironing. ... "
" ... and I have arthritis . ... "
" ... The weight is great just enough to apply the right pressure to get wrinkles out. ... "
" ... The weight presses my shirts nicely giving them a crisp look. ... "
" ... It glides over fabric nicely and never snags or burns. ... "
" ... Glides very smooth over all kinds of different material. ... Hands down worth every penny. ... "
" ... It is heavy and feels like it is well made. ... "
Wash Programs
12clothes, steam, wrinkles, setting, fabrics
+83%
-17%
" ... Also has the steam and spray feature. ... "
" ... It does beep when changing settings but other than that, perfect. ... "
" ... I iron my clothes almost every day and with multiple settings it allows me to dress to impress. ... "
" ... Love digital settings. ... "
" ... The digital settings are perfect. ... "
" ... perfect for my cotton clothes which gets too many wrinkles after wash. ... "
" ... Easy to set clothing selection and so far it does not drip water on my clothes. ... "
" ... Love that it it gives settings for fabrics ... "
Design
11works, iron, would, make, looks
+91%
-9%
" ... Works well, nice design, no issues so far ... "
" ... Not a professional iron critic but this iron looks awesome feels awesome and works really well ... "
" ... Just great for the detail work I do. ... "
" ... it is flimsy and design bad, but the iron is great. ... "
" ... Black & Decker makes great products and this is my second. ... "
" ... Looks great and I would definitely recommend to a friend. ... "
" ... * shape follows function (instead of trying to look cool) ... "
Cable Length
10longer, length, way, retractable, power
+50%
-50%
" ... Dislike not having a retractable cord. ... "
" ... The cord also seems to always get in the way. ... "
" ... When you move the power cord swivel connection the power goes in and out. ... "
" ... The cord is not long enough in my opinion either. ... "
Marketplace
7works as expected, replaced
+57%
-43%
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
Delivery
6arrived, today, opened, iron, box
+83%
-17%
" ... I received my iron 4 days ago and today I opened the box to use it. ... "
" ... Brand new, never opened box. ... "
" ... Received my iron today it is clearly used !! ... "
" ... Arrived on time and as expected. ... "
" ... I bought it mostly because of the reviews it received and love it! ... "
User Manual
5read, product, clean
+20%
-80%
" ... I should have read the manual before making assumptions, my bad. ... "
" ... I called the number in the product manual for service and repair. ... "
Fit
5iron, shut, safety, plate
+40%
-60%
" ... 5 months in and the power to iron cuts out whenever the swivel cord moves making ironing impossible. ... "
" ... And it has a metal silver plated plate w/out that messy non stick filter stuff on it. ... "
For Kids
4uses, loves
+75%
-25%
" ... This is my first iron for adults! ... "
" ... Good iron for my kids. ... "
" ... She absolutely loves it and uses it almost everyday. ... "
Defective Delivery
4opened, box, today, received, iron
+50%
-50%
" ... I only got to use it twice before it was broken. ... "
" ... I will be returning this defective product. ... "
Call quality
4hours
+50%
-50%
" ... And I've wasted countless hours writing them emails, filling out forms, calling to complain. ... "
" ... I have tried to call a couple of times, but at around 7:00 eastern time the recording states to call back during their business hours. ... "
Setup
3easy, use, setting, iron
+100%
" ... Iron was easy to setup and use ... "
" ... i like the way the settings are set up and there is actually a turn off process. ... "
" ... It is easy to read and lets me know exactly what setting I am on. ... "
Capacity
3friends, family
+100%
" ... Recommend to all friends and family. ... "
" ... My guests compliment it all the time when they use it. ... "
" ... It's a really good buy .I would definitely recommend it to my family and friends. ... "
As Gift
3bought
+100%
" ... This one was a gift. ... "
" ... I bought this as a Christmas gift for my mother in 2016. ... "
" ... I bought this as a Christmas gift for my mother in 2016. ... "
Sound Quality
3time, iron
+33%
-67%
" ... Now it doesn't stay on the setting, it makes all sorts of beeping sounds and ultimately turns off by itself. ... "
" ... I used this iron one time and the second time the iron made a strange noise and never worked again. ... "
Accuracy
3settings, temp, easy
+100%
" ... The temp settings seem accurate. ... "
" ... I have been using this product for over a month and find that all descriptions and specifications are accurate. ... "
Product As Described
3+100%
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
3clean, cleaning
+100%
" ... lets you know when it needs cleaning (self). ... "
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