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BLACK DECKER Easy Steam Compact Iron IR40V Blue 10 4 x 5 8 inches
Last Updated: June 27, 2022 (Refresh Now)
6.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
996
Old Reviews
433
Unverified
22
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Review Analysis - 541 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Body
iron, light, weight, lightweight, easy to use
+63%
-37%
" ... This iron was light weight and I liked that about it. ... "
" ... It is light weight, heats up quickly and does a nice job. ... "
" ... Lightweight and affordable ... "
" ... Nice handling, light weight iron . ... "
" ... Light weight and easy to use. ... Small so doesn't take up a lot of space. ... "
" ... Loved the light weight and the quick warming… ... "
" ... Light weight like it says in the description! ... "
" ... Lightweight, simple, works great! ... "
Marketplace
box, used, item, iron, amazon
+37%
-63%
" ... I really wouldn't mind buying returned items but the seller should be very clear the item is used. ... "
" ... I can’t return it. ... "
" ... I was sent a used iron in a crushed box. ... I didn't have time to send it back and reorder a new one, so I guess I'm stuck with this one. ... "
" ... I called Amazon to return it but I am past the window date ... "
" ... I live in the Philippines so I won't be able to return it because it will cost as much as buying a new one. ... "
" ... I don’t have time to return. ... "
" ... I Use it twice after that stop working I wanna return it ... "
" ... The box was not sealed and not fully closed when I received it. ... Clearly this was used and returned. ... "
Usage
steam, easy, button, lightweight, lightweight and easy
+84%
-16%
" ... Easy to hang. ... "
" ... It's easy to use and maneuver. ... "
" ... Otherwise it’s a nice size for college dorm room. ... "
" ... Lightweight and easy to use! ... "
" ... So easy to use! ... "
" ... I is also very easy to move around and extremely light. ... "
" ... I like easy to use lightweight irons and this was it. ... "
" ... It's very easy to use, very light and works perfectly. ... "
Price
money, iron, worth, cost, waste
+74%
-26%
" ... Worth the value. ... "
" ... For the price it works pretty good. ... "
" ... I'm tempted to buy a spare, At 14 + / - bucks it was a bargain. ... "
" ... I needed an iron and didn’t want to spend a ton of money. ... "
" ... cheap price for same as other more expensive ones. ... "
" ... it's fine though-great price ... "
" ... It’s a steal at this price ... "
" ... This is a great iron for the price. ... "
Reliability
iron, working, months, couple of months, decker
+16%
-84%
" ... It broke within 2 months. ... "
" ... Sometimes it just flickers on/off, other times it'll stay on long enough to do a little bit before it starts flickering again. ... "
" ... It stopped working less than a month after I bought it. ... "
" ... It seemed it was that iron that was never properly tested but sent out anyway. ... "
" ... This iron stop working after 3 months. ... "
" ... After less than a month it no longer heats up. ... "
" ... This is a great product, but it stopped working after a year and half. ... I used it sporadically (about once a month). ... "
" ... Doesn’t seem to turn off after inactivity as described so make sure you unplug after use. ... "
Size
iron, small, easy to use, compact, size
+85%
-15%
" ... It's lightweight and irons very well. ... "
" ... Takes care of the wrinkles,lightweight and ready to maneuver. ... "
" ... However, I needed a short iron that fit in my ancient built-in ironing board cabinet and this was the only one that did. ... "
" ... I got it because I need a compact iron to travel with and this one was inexpensive. ... "
" ... This lightweight little iron is just the right size for pressing shirts, etc. ... "
" ... This works very well and is lightweight. ... "
" ... Really like the size of this small iron. ... "
" ... Lightweight but does the job effectively. ... "
Heating
hot, iron, quickly, heat, get
+59%
-41%
" ... It’s easy to use and heats up nicely! ... "
" ... I love that it heats up quickly when I'm in a rush. ... "
" ... I was very surprised it heats up very quickly, irons perfectly, and steams clothes like a champ. ... "
" ... Heats up pretty quickly, literally within seconds. ... "
" ... And the smaller size makes it easy to maneuver especially when sewing apparel, and it heats up exceptionally quickly. ... "
" ... Heats up quickly. ... "
" ... Even though it does have auto shutoff, it heats right back up quickly and I never have to worry about it if I forget to turn it off at night . ... "
" ... I would be nice to have an audible when the iron is heated. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
amazon, returned, returning, late to return, item
+4%
-96%
" ... Tried to return but Amazon says it’s not eligible for return. ... "
" ... I definitely will be returning it. ... "
" ... I didn't have time to send it back and reorder a new one, so I guess I'm stuck with this one. ... "
" ... It’s too late to return it. ... "
" ... Died 3 days after return window closed. ... "
" ... I am returning this iron to Amazon. ... "
" ... And the return is IMPOSSIBLE ... "
" ... I Use it twice after that stop working I wanna return it ... "
Dry
clothes, ironing, steam, wrinkles, wrinkle
+65%
-35%
" ... Used it for ironing easy to iron clothes or to get the wrinkles straightened out. ... "
" ... I was very surprised it heats up very quickly, irons perfectly, and steams clothes like a champ. ... "
" ... It is very easy to use, and really straighten my clothes without much stress. ... "
" ... After finally finding some that work great for me I was dissatisfied with how they came out of the dryer. ... "
" ... Steam works well without sprinkling my clothes. ... "
" ... Good for ironing regular wear clothes ... "
" ... My adult kids and I started some fun together projects upcycling thrifted clothes and using an iron was a necessity. ... "
" ... I use cotton shirts mostly which needs ironing before use. ... "
Wash
water, ironing, iron, steam, gets
+61%
-39%
" ... Love that it has automatic shutoff! ... "
" ... Good for ironing regular wear clothes ... "
" ... Literally as you iron tons of water from the opening gets on your clothes. ... "
" ... Gets fabric wrinkle free. ... "
" ... Steam works well without sprinkling my clothes. ... "
" ... I’m a single guy who avoids clothes that need to be ironed but got this for my face masks. ... "
" ... I don't know what others are expecting from their irons, but I just want it to get the wrinkles out and flatten my clothes. ... "
" ... How do you iron your clothes ? ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
product, described, amazon, thanks, received
+78%
-22%
" ... Worked as described. ... "
" ... I would order again ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Usually Amazon always comes thru. ... "
" ... Product was as described. ... "
" ... Love it just as described ... "
" ... Very good 👍 thanks 😊 ... "
" ... Excellent purchase Thanks ... "
Sound
makes, weird noise, steam, iron, noises
+13%
-88%
" ... It make a noise like electric sound when you iron ... "
" ... Really loud continual puffs. ... "
" ... Starting hearing this weird noise. ... "
" ... It’s light and makes clunking noise after I ironed 4 items so not sure if due to low water in the receptacle or it’s defected. ... Overall, it gets the job done and a good value if the noise doesn’t reflect a defect. ... "
" ... It worked great the first few times, but after only four uses, it’s making a terrible noise when I use on the steam function. ... "
" ... Just makes a clicking sound. ... "
" ... sounds horrible when steam is coming through holes. ... "
" ... The noise the iron makes is absolutely annoying. ... "
Performance
done, gets the job, works, fast, lightweight
+100%
" ... This gets the job done. ... "
" ... It gets the job done and I’m very pleased with it. ... "
" ... It gets job done very quickly. ... "
" ... Lightweight but does the job effectively. ... "
" ... When it works, it does the job. ... "
" ... Easy to use, solid, does its job. ... "
" ... Dose it job perfectly. ... "
" ... This product does the job. ... Great job for touch ups if you are on the go ! ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
used, received, iron, product, item
+43%
-57%
" ... It was previously opened and used. ... The box was ripped and it had been visibly used ... "
" ... The box was not sealed and not fully closed when I received it. ... "
" ... I threw away the box and everything before I realized the iron I received was definitely used . ... "
" ... Item arrives used. ... "
" ... I was sent a used iron in a crushed box. ... "
" ... They box was not sealed and had already been opened. ... "
" ... Box came in broken. ... "
Cleaning
iron, dirty, wrinkles, marks, suggestive
+8%
-92%
" ... The iron came in very dirty and used. ... "
" ... It arrived already with water in the resevoir and one mineral-clogged steam vent. ... "
" ... Marvel at clearly used condition iron with gouges and scorch marks on the bottom plate as it stumbles over your fine cloths and textiles! ... "
" ... It came with water stains on the bottom but it was cheap to start so what can you expect for the price ... "
" ... Even a small amount of water in the reservoir drips - no matter how long you give the iron to warm up. ... "
" ... Leaks water all over clothes when ironing, had to empty out all of the water to be able to use it😑 ... "
" ... There was a bit of water still inside, scuffed on the front, a little sticky feeling, and covered in fingerprints. ... "
" ... The product is dirty and used by someone else already when receiving it ... "
Comfort
small, light, ironed, iron, hands
+58%
-42%
" ... I mean you would think that when an iron is heavy it presses the fabric harder and makes it more even, but this small and light iron is something else ... "
" ... The steam is directed at the garment being ironed, never to the side or upwards where it might burn your hand. ... "
" ... is light and easy on the old muscles. ... "
" ... I have arthritis in my hands, etc . ... "
" ... It is light enough for use with arthritic hands without seeming too small. ... "
" ... I like the lightweight feel. ... "
Features
iron, feature, auto, turn, shut
+64%
-36%
" ... Love the product if you don’t need all the extra features in an expensive Iron then This is the right one for you! ... "
" ... Like it for it's light weightedness. ... "
" ... Every feature works as it should. ... "
" ... This is a light, no-hassle, no-frills iron that works. ... "
" ... I prefer to use steam to do this and it has that feature. ... "
" ... I like how it gets hot quick and its very light. ... "
" ... Also have tested the auto shut off and works perfectly! ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
iron, item, damaged, used, torn
+11%
-89%
" ... The box was not sealed and not fully closed when I received it. ... "
" ... I was sent a used iron in a crushed box. ... "
" ... They box was not sealed and had already been opened. ... "
" ... Box came in broken. ... "
Programs
clothes, steam, ironing, good, even
+63%
-38%
" ... Even not that wrinkly clothes. ... "
" ... Variety of settings. ... "
" ... Great for steam, settings are on point. ... "
Cable
cord is long, wire, retract, longer, lightweight
+63%
-38%
" ... Perfect with serious steam…cord could be longer ... "
" ... It’s cord was longer then I thought it would be which was nice. ... "
" ... It's lightweight and the cord is long so I like it. ... "
" ... Long cord and simple to use. ... "
Design
looks, good, feels, well, looking
+86%
-14%
" ... It looks good , works well. ... "
" ... Plus the design is cute! ... "
" ... I love it and it gives me a nostalgic feeling! ... "
" ... I like the lightweight feel. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
works, advertised, product, iron
+100%
" ... Have only used the iron once, but it works as advertised. ... "
" ... Product was as described. ... "
" ... Worked as described. ... "
" ... Love it just as described ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
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