Panasonic NI-C78SR does not leak
Not all steam irons are the same. If you are looking to buy an iron you want to ensure that you get the best iron for you. First do some research by reading reviews of clothes irons. Also ask your family and friends which steam iron they use and if they are happy with it.
Panasonic steam irons have always been my favorite. I find it comforting that they rarely leak or drip. Water drops where you don’t want them can be dangerous with an electric iron. If you have used an iron that leaks, you will know that this spots your clothes, sometimes even permanently. The Panasonic NI-C78SR iron with stainless steel soleplate reduces the risk of ruining your favorite blouse because of drips.
Leaks can occur with top of the range steam irons like the Rowenta DZ9080 steam iron. Users of Panasonic clothes irons rarely complain of drips. The Panasonic NI-C78SR used for this review did not leak a single drop while it was being tested. I have also not found anyone complaining of leaks with this iron.
An iron’s function is to remove creases. This model’s heat and steam functions are good enough to get the job done with at the most three passes. A top notch Rowenta model gives more steam, but this Panasonic produces enough to give a smooth piece of clothing without too much difficulty. The lesser amount of steam is compensated for by the smooth glide of the stainless steel soleplate.
Many parts of this clothes iron are made of plastic. Wear and tear will occur with time, resulting in a creaking noise at times. This does however not negatively affect the performance of the iron. If I have to choose between a noisy or dripping iron, I would pick the former any time.
The Panasonic NI-C78SR is normally sold for less than $70 and often even for less than $40. Other irons such as the Rowenta DX8800 clothes iron are a lot more expensive. The iron does however include all the features that you might want, including the anti-calcium system. Compared to many other irons the Panasonic NIC78SR is a very reliable iron.