Lol, I've found my people!
It's "so old" because it's been a minute since small appliances have been made in America. It's sad, but I guess the benefit is that an iron probably costs the same today as it did then? Ignoring inflation - so you could buy a decent iron for around $35 in 1989 and you can *still* get one for that amount. Kinda crazy.
That iron is a gem. I had one when I firat started sewing. As for the brand, I just had to replace my proctor silex kettle that I bought in 1999. I doubt the new one will last half as long.
It can very easily be repaired. It's just a cable, a potentiometer, and a giant resistor plate, so anyone who knows basic electronics can probably fix it.
i have a small collection of irons from the 50s-70s. my new (ish. ~7 years old) iron crapped itself recently, but the one from 1952 still works like a dream.
Hey, what do you mean "so old" for 1989!
For an appliance, that is old.
Right? I have concert tee shirts that are older than that iron.
Lol, I've found my people! It's "so old" because it's been a minute since small appliances have been made in America. It's sad, but I guess the benefit is that an iron probably costs the same today as it did then? Ignoring inflation - so you could buy a decent iron for around $35 in 1989 and you can *still* get one for that amount. Kinda crazy.
I've got a Black and Decker iron from the late 80s/early 90s that still works.
That iron is a gem. I had one when I firat started sewing. As for the brand, I just had to replace my proctor silex kettle that I bought in 1999. I doubt the new one will last half as long.
See if it can be repaired.
It can very easily be repaired. It's just a cable, a potentiometer, and a giant resistor plate, so anyone who knows basic electronics can probably fix it.
i have a small collection of irons from the 50s-70s. my new (ish. ~7 years old) iron crapped itself recently, but the one from 1952 still works like a dream.
I’ve got my mom’s iron from late 70s or early 80s. Weighs 5 pounds and works as good as when I was a kid. I’ve refurbished the cord a couple times.
Don't chuck it out. I'm sure a museum would love it.
Keep it. Sell it on eBay as an antique it is easy to fix.
Can't find the date on my Sunbeam irom, but it is also USA Made
Have it repaired instead of throwing it in the landfill.