The Rowenta is6300 vs is9200 is a comparison between two popular garment and fabric cleaners. You should definitely feel good about narrowing your choice down to these two as they are very good models.
Steam cleaners offer an alternative to your typical ironing that is sure to save you time and money. With one you can get professional dry cleaner quality results from the comfort of your home. As long as you pick a quality steamer you will be sure to own a small appliance that will pay for itself in no time.
Below, read over this entire comparison post to get an understanding of how these machines work and how they differ.
rowenta is6300 vs is9200: which fabric cleaner is Right for You…?
Appearance and Size
The weights are very similar too, with the is6300 weighing about 16 pounds and the is9200 weighing around 20 pounds. This weight could be a little much for some people to move the unit to and from storage; but luckily there is a suitcase-like tilt and roll system that makes relocating either of these machines stress-free.
Adjustable Steam and Water Tank
Being able to control the level of steam that your garment steamer produces is a very convenient feature. Unfortunately only one of these machines has that adjustable steam feature; the is9200. Some garments, like silk, won’t require a whole lot of steam while jeans or cotton shirts will require more. This is another feature that makes use convenient. With the is6300, you get the maximum steam output no matter what.
The water tank for both of these machines is removable from the base. This is a very thoughtful feature. I’ve had the displeasure of using equipment without a removable and it is very frustrating.
Operation and Performance
Without instructions both of these steamers are easy to assemble. Both machines are very powerful and operate on about 1500-watts of power. They each heat up in about 60 seconds. Both will have about equal performance when it comes to how efficiently they remove wrinkles. Some customers have claimed to be able to get rid of wrinkles in less time than when compared to ironing.
You will get about 45 minutes of operation with either of these machines. A lot of steam is produced with either but customers are surprised that they still have lots of water left over when they’re finished.
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Both units draw a lot of power, as with other irons I wouldn’t plug this iron into an outlet with another appliance. I did this (a few time) before and ended up triggering the circuit breaker. You may notice that that your lights dim when this steamer is in operation.
Operation is simple enough for both machines. Extend the telescopic pole and place your garment on the built-in hanger. You use the foot pedal to turn the machine on and off – there is a light that indicates when your steamer is on. The foot pedal makes for easier operation as there is no need to bend over.
With the is9200 you also use your foot to change the steam level. Then you just move the steamer head across the garment to remove the wrinkles. The steamer head for both is large thus making your steam jobs very efficient.
Roll and Press
A common complaint that you are sure to come across on your search for a new clothing steamer is that the steam gets really hot. Some users have reported burning themselves. This is because most of the steamers out there don’t have a surface that stabilizes it. So users have to use their hands to do so.
The is6300 solves this problem by providing you with a support screen. Many users have praised this additional feature.
Hose, Telescopic Poles and power cord
The hose for both is around 5 feet. Both units have adjustable height telescopic poles (the pole collapses on itself). The poles easily extend and retract for easy storage. When fully extended the height for both is said to be around five feet.
I came across some reviewers that stated that the telescopic pole is too short and this causes long garments like pants and some dresses to touch the steamer hose at the base of the machine.
The power cords are both around 9-feet in length which is fine if you’re stationary but not so good if you plan on using them to steam your curtains. With the is9200 you get a retractable cord as well which is a very convenient feature.
Should you use tap water or distilled water?
The product description for both of these machines claims that you can use tap water. But neither of these machines has a permanent filter that can be cleaned when necessary. So I would use distilled or filtered water instead (many customers opt for distilled water).
Over time minerals will be deposited inside the hoses and any part of the machine that comes in contact with the water. These mineral deposits, also known as scale, will cause the performance of your steamer to suffer.
Distilled water can usually be found at a grocery or department store like Target or Walmart for a dollar or two. Some users stated that they just run the water through a Brita or PUR filter and use that. Whatever you do, don’t use water enhanced with softeners.
Attachments and Accessories
The Rowenta is6300 comes with the following attachments: a steam bonnet for your delicate garments, a lint brush, and a fabric brush. The is9200 comes with: a fabric upholstery brush, lint brush, curtain extension and a crease tool.
Summary
Both of the garment steamers in the Rowenta is6300 vs is9200 are high-quality steamers with lots of satisfied users. They share many similarities but there are several differences that make this a hard decision.
The is9200 has many more convenient features that give you more options and more ease-of-use. It comes with a curtain extension, a crease tool, retractable power cord (a feature that I think most small appliances should have), and you can even control the steam level.
On the other hand, the is6300 comes with the steam support, a feature that reduces the chances of you getting burned by the steam. It’s also a feature that will make your steam jobs easier as it hold the garment in place better than the is9200. At the same time, many customers are happy with the performance of the 9200 despite it lacking the support.
I’d probably go with the is9200. Sure, the roll and press support is a great feature but I think that you have to give up a lot of other features to have it.
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