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Philips GC1905 1440W Non-Stick Soleplate Steam Iron
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Steam iron, 180 ml water tank. BEE Not rated -- BEE does not cover steam irons. Annual energy use: Roughly 30 kWh a year at 20 minutes twice a week.
Direct answer: is the Philips GC1905 1440W Non-Stick Soleplate Steam Iron right for you?
1440 W is the specification that decides how quickly it recovers heat after a burst of steam, and at this price it is generous -- cheaper irons sit at 1000 W and stall on thick cotton.
Philips GC1905 1440W Non-Stick Soleplate Steam Iron
Editorial verdict
Grounded in published specifications
Summary verdict: 1440 W is the specification that decides how quickly it recovers heat after a burst of steam, and at this price it is generous -- cheaper irons sit at 1000 W and stall on thick cotton. The omission worth knowing is anti-drip: at low temperature settings water can spot the fabric, so it is not the iron for silk or synthetics.
Who should buy this
Anyone ironing cotton and linen regularly who wants quick heat recovery.
Who should avoid this
Anyone ironing a lot of silk or synthetics -- the missing anti-drip valve will mark them.
Key strengths
- 1440 W recovers heat quickly on thick cotton
- 17 g per minute continuous steam with a 90 g boost
- 1.8 m swivel cord reaches across a full board
Limitations
- No anti-drip valve, so low-temperature settings can spot fabric
- Non-stick coating wears through eventually, unlike ceramic or steel
- No auto shut-off
Technical specifications
- Cord
- 1.8 m, 360 degree swivel
- Type
- Steam iron
- Brand
- Philips
- ISEER
- Not applicable
- Model
- GC1905
- Weight
- 1.1 kg
- Capacity
- 180 ml water tank
- Warranty
- 1 Year Official Brand Warranty
- Anti-drip
- No -- water can spot fabric at low temperature settings
- Soleplate
- Non-stick coated aluminium
- Dimensions
- 27 x 12 x 14 cm
- Noise level
- Not applicable
- Rated power
- 1440 W
- Refrigerant
- Not applicable
- Installation
- None
- Steam output
- Continuous 17 g per minute, 90 g steam boost
- BEE rating year
- Not applicable
- BEE star rating
- Not rated -- BEE does not cover steam irons
- Annual energy use
- Roughly 30 kWh a year at 20 minutes twice a week
Product overview
1440 W is the specification that decides how quickly it recovers heat after a burst of steam, and at this price it is generous -- cheaper irons sit at 1000 W and stall on thick cotton. The omission worth knowing is anti-drip: at low temperature settings water can spot the fabric, so it is not the iron for silk or synthetics.
Key capabilities
- Type: Steam iron
- Capacity: 180 ml water tank
- BEE star rating: Not rated -- BEE does not cover steam irons
- Annual energy use: Roughly 30 kWh a year at 20 minutes twice a week
Frequently asked questions
Is the Philips GC1905 1440W Non-Stick Soleplate Steam Iron worth buying?
1440 W is the specification that decides how quickly it recovers heat after a burst of steam, and at this price it is generous -- cheaper irons sit at 1000 W and stall on thick cotton.
What is the warranty and return policy for the Philips GC1905 1440W Non-Stick Soleplate Steam Iron?
1 Year Official Brand Warranty. Returns: 7 Days Replacement Guarantee.
Who is the Philips GC1905 1440W Non-Stick Soleplate Steam Iron best suited for?
Anyone ironing cotton and linen regularly who wants quick heat recovery.
Who should avoid the Philips GC1905 1440W Non-Stick Soleplate Steam Iron?
Anyone ironing a lot of silk or synthetics -- the missing anti-drip valve will mark them.
Sample reviews
5 reviewsThese are illustrative, not customer reviews.
DealSurge has not sold this product, so nobody has reviewed it. Each entry below is written from the strengths and drawbacks recorded on this page, to show how reviews would appear — none of it is a real buyer’s experience, and none of it is counted in search results or given to the shopping assistant.
Mean of 5 samples
- 5 ★2
- 4 ★2
- 3 ★0
- 2 ★1
- 1 ★0
- 4 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Philips GC1905 1440W Non-Stick Soleplate Steam Iron
Happy with it, but go in informed
1440 W recovers heat quickly on thick cotton. The one thing to know before ordering: No anti-drip valve, so low-temperature settings can spot fabric. To be fair that is written on the product page. I skimmed past it and had to rearrange things afterwards.
Chetan H.Sample - 4 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Philips GC1905 1440W Non-Stick Soleplate Steam Iron
Posting after real use, not unboxing
Had this six weeks now, so this is not an unboxing opinion. 17 g per minute continuous steam with a 90 g boost. Still mildly irritated by one thing: No anti-drip valve, so low-temperature settings can spot fabric. Known trade-off rather than a fault, though, and I would buy it again.
Yash H.Sample2 found this helpful - 5 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Philips GC1905 1440W Non-Stick Soleplate Steam Iron
Read the fit note, and it was me
The page describes who this is for, and it described me: Anyone ironing cotton and linen regularly who wants quick heat recovery. On that basis it has been the right call. 1440 W recovers heat quickly on thick cotton.
Ajay C.Sample8 found this helpful - 5 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Philips GC1905 1440W Non-Stick Soleplate Steam Iron
Listing was accurate, which is rarer than it should be
1440 W recovers heat quickly on thick cotton. That was the whole reason I picked this over the cheaper options, and it is exactly as described. Also worth mentioning: 17 g per minute continuous steam with a 90 g boost. No regrets after three months.
Gaurav V.Sample8 found this helpful - 2 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Philips GC1905 1440W Non-Stick Soleplate Steam Iron
Not the product’s fault, but be warned
Genuinely my own fault. Posting so somebody else does not repeat it. The listing says who should avoid this: Anyone ironing a lot of silk or synthetics — the missing anti-drip valve will mark them. That was my situation and I ordered anyway. It does what it says on the page — it just was not the thing I needed.
Shreya M.Sample22 found this helpful
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