!44: What's the Difference Between a Steam Generator Iron and a Regular Iron?

!±8± What's the Difference Between a Steam Generator Iron and a Regular Iron?

The name is a bit of a giveaway, is it not? Steam irons and steam generator irons must produce steam, right?

Lots of people believe that a steam generator iron is just the new name for a steam iron but this is not actually the case. Yes, it's true that both types of irons produce steam and do the job of removing unwanted creases out of your clothes but, beyond that, there are many variations in the way they work.

Let's take a look at some of the differences:

The most obvious physical distinction between a steam iron and a steam generator iron is the size and design of each. Whereas a traditional iron is really a self-contained, hand-held unit plugging directly into an electric socket, a steam generator iron is greater in dimensions and consists of 2 parts - the body which is the hand-held iron, and also the other part which will be the base unit. A tube connects the iron to the base unit and the base is then attached to the electricity socket.

The boiler of the steam generator iron is housed in the separate base unit and this is where the water is stored and heated. The steam then travels towards the sole plate of iron through the tube which connects the hand-held iron part to the base unit.

We are able to see how both kinds of iron look different, but they are there any differences with regards to actually with them? Yes, there are - One of the main differences is the fact that a steam generator iron is capable of producing a lot more steam than the usual, traditional steam iron and it's this vast amount of steam which allows you to quickly get your ironing done in a shorter period than it would normally take.

You can compare using a steam generator iron to using a power washer when cleaning your vehicle - both are powerful and make completing a task much easier. If you then compare using a traditional steam iron to cleaning your car having a standard hose-pipe, both can get the jobs done but, if you want to make life easier on your own, you might want to choose the stronger tool. This should make lighter work of the chores and accelerate the process of having your ironing done.

Obviously, these aren't the only differences between your 2 types of iron. I've pointed these out as being the most apparent physical and mechanical differences but there are others too.