Rating of the best steam generators

The rating of the best steam generators is useful for all consumers to know. Models included in such lists are leaders in quality and reliability in the world market. But they all differ in the purpose of use (for clothing or in manual mode), as well as in a number of parameters - which must also be taken into account.

When it comes to steam generator manufacturers, start with a company Bosch. The vast experience of this manufacturer, accumulated since 1886, fully justifies all the costs of purchasing his products. The company's turnover in 2018 grew to 77 billion conventional units. She has been producing household appliances since the late 1920s. Now Bosch is actively trying to increase the technological level and demonstrate a lot of innovations.

At the same time, all products are thoroughly tested to guarantee unsurpassed German quality. The main goal of the concern is, of course, to maintain its reputation. It is also worth noting that the corporate policy is aimed at providing loyal value. Yes, Bosch products can be quite expensive. But this price is always justified by their perfection and practical merits.

The company's products also occupy excellent positions. Philips. It has been operating since 1891, and in 2018 the global turnover reached $ 18.121 billion. About a third of all revenue comes from the United States, which in itself confirms a high technological level. The company is engaged in research and development in Holland itself, in the USA, India and Shanghai.

The founders of the company were not in vain recognized as “the best Dutch merchants of the 20th century”. They managed to create an excellent brand and fine-tune the production as it should. The company has always cared - and now cares - both about quantity and quality, about the use of the latest technological developments.

Speaking about the manufacturers of such equipment, it is impossible to ignore the Russian company Polarisoperating since 1992. In fact, production is concentrated in China, but its quality is very strictly controlled. Moreover, there are Russian, Israeli, and even Italian Polaris production facilities. In our country, there are 250 service centers of this brand.

And lovers of French goods should focus on products Tefal.

Like other large firms, Tefal's main production facilities are located in Asia. It should be noted, however, that the key segment for this concern is still tableware. He pays much less attention to household appliances. Its range is relatively scarce. Steam generators of this brand began to enter our market in 1994.

We divided the best models of steam generators into several groups.

The best steam generators are a great choice for those who do not want to haul a heavy iron around the board trying to iron recalcitrant linen and avoid silk burn-through. In terms of performance, the first place in the ranking is Rowenta Silence Dream DG 8985. The outlet pressure of the steam jet is 7.5 bar. The device is equipped with a 1.4 liter boiler. 5 modes with temperature for different fabrics are provided.

The system is designed for a stable steam output of up to 0.12 liters per minute. If there are very serious problems, the steam boost mode is used - then the steam emission increases to 0.5 liters per minute. The undoubted advantage will be the unique design of the sole, which contains a lot of small steam discharge channels. That's why ironing of linen takes place without any skipping. The laser-sanded, carefully selected enamel surface glides very well.

The boiler has an auxiliary compartment. That's why heating the minimum amount of water in just 120 seconds... Thanks to the vertical steam mode, this model is also suitable for curtains. And also, as a plus, designers can safely write down effective protection against scale, during the operation of which the sediment is collected separately and neutralized with an anti-lime rod. The cord, although long (2 m), twists automatically.

Silence Dream DG 8985 is also quite quiet... However, only millionaires can call this steam generator inexpensive. The overwhelming majority of people are unlikely to be able to shell out for it from 35 thousand rubles. Rather, this device is suitable for a professional salon of personal services or for dry cleaning.

A good alternative can be considered Bosch TDS 4070 EasyComfort. This steam generator has an automatic mode selection function. That is, it will autonomously set the optimum temperature and steam output rate. It is almost never necessary to adjust these parameters using manual tuning. The outlet pressure of the steam jet is 5.5 bar, which is enough for the effect to be manifested even when processing multi-layer fabrics.

The tank of this steamer holds 1.4 liters of water; you can replenish its stock right during work. Steam ejection rate in normal mode 0.12 l. Impact steaming increases it to 0.3 liters per minute. The product can be used for processing curtains and clothes on hangers or hooks. The sole is covered with enamel, which provides good glide and reliably prevents scratches.

Continuing the overview of steam stations, you can point to Tefal Liberty SV7020. Although this generator is considered to be of the base class, its characteristics are quite sufficient. The total steam pressure is 5.4 bar, and when using steam mode, the minute head is 0.29 liters.

Among budget ironing systems, attention deserves Kitfort KT-922. It is equipped with a 2 liter reservoir. The steam jet presses on the material with a force of up to 4 bar. The minute steam supply does not exceed, however, 0.05 liters.

When choosing a multi-mode steam generator, a significant part of people choose Galaxy GL6206... It is an inexpensive device suitable for vertical steaming. The inner tank holds 2.3 liters of water. The first trickle of steam will have to wait less than 40 seconds after starting. The steam output is 0.04 liters per minute by default, but this amount can be adjusted if necessary.

From the characteristics of the device, it should be noted:

• the presence of 8 steaming modes;
• the ability to work for an hour or more;
• the presence of a telescopic rack in the delivery set;
• heating steam up to 98 degrees;
• protection from work when the tank is empty;
• very comfortable price (no more than 2700 rubles);
• short power cord (1.35 m);
• short (1.2 m) steam hose.

In this category of steam generators, it stands out favorably Clatronic DR 3280. It provided for a water tank with a capacity of 1.5 liters; standard pressure is 4 bar. Continuous operation of the device is possible for up to 40 minutes. The attachments available in the kit are very diverse and allow you to clean any surface. However, work breaks are necessary; it is unacceptable to overheat the device and twist the fuse valve.

An enjoyable alternative could be Gorenje SC 1800 R. This steam generator is equipped with a 1 liter stainless steel tank. Thanks to him, cleaning for 45 minutes without interruption is not difficult. Its useful to note:

• an abundance of attachments in the set;
• the ability to wash mirrors and gaps between ceramic tiles;
• working pressure up to 5 atm;
• color indication of readiness for work;
• the ability to work on hard water;
• plastic case;
• small (2.9 kg) net weight;
• the need to wind the power cord 13 m long only by hand;
• reliable carrying handle;
• unsuitable for cleaning porous products.

Will cost more MIE Bello... This machine is suitable for horizontal steaming. The necessary iron is included in the kit. In a minute, the emission of steam can reach 0.11 liters, and the pressure in the jet reaches 5.5 bar. The designers took care of the protection against excessive heating and the use of a safety valve.

The disadvantages of this model can be considered excessive moisture release (it is rather a steam cleaner) and a significant amount of a complete set. Key parameters of MIE Bello:

• point nozzle;
• power 1.7 kW;
• steam flow temperature up to 130 degrees;
• reliable plastic case;
• nozzle with iron function;
• carrying bag included;
• winding the network cable manually;
• steam hose 2.5 m long;
• mains cable 4.1 m;
• not very convenient steam gun.

In this category noteworthy Grand Master GM-VSC38. The steam generator tank holds only 0.175 liters of water. But a system of protection against emptying the tank is provided. The maximum heating of steam reaches 135 degrees. If the temperature rises to 169 degrees, the device will automatically turn off.

The device will allow you to put in order not only glass or tiles, but also suede shoes. The flexible hose is handy and comfortable. The capacity of the tank is sufficient for a maximum of 20 minutes. Minute steam emission is 0.028 liters.

More perfect Polaris PSC 1101C. It is a cheap device with a well-designed body. You can prepare the steam generator for work in 3 minutes. The reservoir is sufficient for 15 minutes of continuous operation. Steam jets warm up to 105 degrees, and this is quite enough to cope with rather serious blockages.

Already the descriptions of the basic models of steam generators for the home are enough to understand how important the capacity of the tank is.In manual models, it is very small, but this is a kind of payback for increased mobility. Stationary modifications can hold 0.8-2 liters (larger and smaller values ​​are rare). A 2 liter full steamer can be difficult to lift with one hand for most people. For home use, therefore, the liter models are definitely recommended.

The pressure the device develops also plays an important role. The higher it is, the more efficient the cleaning will be. However, this can damage delicate tissues with delicate structures.

Important: contrary to popular belief, pressure does not affect water flow. No wonder all manufacturers of household steam generating equipment indicate it separately.

A pressure of 2 to 4 bar is enough to iron and steam things on the board with high quality. For vertical processing of curtains or thick clothing, a pressure of at least 5 bar is required. The steam boost option is also worth mentioning. It is required when you have to work with very dry or very capricious things. The steam generator differs from the iron in that it allows you to give steam shocks of increased power without taking breaks; in this mode, the water consumption varies from 0.095 to 0.36 liters.

You also need to pay attention to the power level. It determines how long it will take to steam a certain thing, and how well it will be smoothed. And also the power affects the current consumption. At home, devices with a power of 1-2.5 kW are usually used. Products more powerful than 2.2 kW are needed to work with very thick curtains.

Those steam generators that have a power of more than 2.5 kW are hardly suitable for home use. They can be used either in an atelier or in a large cottage. Such devices are also distinguished by an increased current consumption. Attention must be paid to the soleplate of the iron.

In budget class models, aluminum soles are often used. They will warm up quickly and cool down just as quickly. This property is very valuable when you have to iron "at a pace." However, aluminum surfaces are not strong enough. They will not break, of course, just like that, but they can be easily scratched.

The soles can also be made of stainless steel grades. This material has an impressive thermal inertia. In addition, it is heavy, which causes inconvenience during long ironing. but it is not difficult to care for steel, it serves for a long time. Such soles will not snag on clothing, not even a zipper or a protruding thread.

The vast majority of companies claim that their steam generators are equipped with ceramic soles. In reality, everything is not so: it is just ceramic or Teflon deposited on aluminum substrates. Compared to pure aluminum, it turns out to be somewhat more expensive. The increased cost is fully justified by the very neat, non-marking ironing.

Caution: soles of this type are extremely fragile and the coating can peel off quickly.

For wrinkled and heavily dry fabrics, the option of continuous steam is valuable. The rate of its release is also regulated in good technique. Vertical steaming is valuable for freshening clothes on hangers, curtains and curtains. For forgetful and just very busy people, the automatic shutdown mode is useful. And naturally, it is worth examining the appraisals of goods by specific people.

According to buyers, Philips PerfectCare Elite Plus GC9675 / 80 smoothes clothes much more effectively than an iron. Even stretched parts can be tidied up. The product is perfect for smoothing polyester tulle. Among the advantages are called intuitive display and control, the economy of using water. But the release key is a little weak, and collecting wires for storage causes a number of problems.

The steam generator is also highly rated Philips GC7920 / 20... The sole does not stick to the surface, it has excellent glide. The device is very easy to use and allows you to iron small creases.The reservoir is quite capacious. However, the absence of water cannot be recognized in any way - there is no indicator.

Models also give positive ratings Tefal Pro Express Care GV 9070 EO. The device will iron anything from the first approach. Works even after 1-2 layers. Cloth adhesion and the appearance of holes are excluded. The device looks nice and saves time, but makes quite a lot of noise.

The model also deserves attention. Karcher SC 1030. She is praised for the abundance of attachments and the full function of the iron. True, the device is expensive, and at the beginning of work, a lot of water can flow out of it. But the device will cope with washing windows and cleaning upholstered furniture. Old grease stains are eliminated almost completely. It is better not to steam thick curtains while they are hanging - cleaning in the iron mode is much more practical.

For a review of the Philips PerfectCare Compact Plus GC7920 steam generator, see the following video.