Aah! I could definitely stamp and shout at the moment!

Go and treat yourself to a new one and chuck the rotten thing out ! Make sure it is broken ,though ! I bought a new air fryer recently and worked out ( eventually) there was nothing much wrong with the old one but someone had switched it right down so low it didn’t heat. Ah well, the new one is much more modern and has 2 drawers.

Gransnet is good for letting off steam. Sorry for the unintentional reference to your iron.
You can have a good moan on here and not bother friends and family.

Yes sometimes having a moan is good Madeleine, have you checked the fuse as it could have blown and needs replacing?

I chucked the iron a long time ago and only buy clothes that don’t need ironing or don’t look too creased if you hang them up after washing.
So my advice is chuck the iron for good 👍

The household gods were telling you not to iron, Madeleine. They must be obeyed, or bad things will befall your home: just saying..

I feel your pain madeleine45 all psyched up and nowhere to go, I have to speak firmly to myself to make a start on the ironing pile.
Wish I could stop ironing chocolatelovinggran I just like the look and feel of ironed clothes and bedding. Also my mother will haunt me if I don’t do it. 👻😱

Gosh, Madeleine I remember you buying that iron!! Definitely check the fuse before buying a new one. If it's not a fuse problem I think it is worth taking the iron back to the shop as it shouldn't have failed in such a short time.
Good luck. Let us know how you get on.

I haven't ironed anything since 2018. Maybe some curtains now and then, except I can't climb up to get them down any more.

I nearly ironed some summer tops this year but they smoothed out quite well by themselves so I didn't bother. Honestly, I don't think I look a wreck. I remember ironing trousers and jeans years ago, I'm not sure why.

More summer clothes need ironing- cotton, linen etc. I have a pile waiting, including clothes I need for a holiday and curtains ready to rehang.
I hope this thread hasn’t jinxed my iron.

I’m another who never/hardly ever irons.
Nicely folded or hung does the job. Only very few things need a quick press.