Philips GC7842/46 Perfect Care Steam Generator Iron Free C&C

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Original price £200, now down to £110. Previous lowest price was £120. Limited stock

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*Prices correct as displayed but are subject to change. We have recently dropped this price, from £200

Argos description:

Upgrade to faster ironing with the PerfectCare Compact Steam Generator Iron. With 6.5 bar pump steam pressure, consistent steam output and 430g steam boost, creases are removed with ease. OptimalTEMP innovation replaces the traditional settings with a smart chip, providing one optimal setting. Safe and effective from jeans to silk, no-burn guarantee and no adjustments required. The large 1.5L detachable water tank reduces refills for quicker, easier use. Smooth scratch-resistant SteamGlide soleplate for easy glide.

No burns guaranteed: iron everything from silk to jeans without adjusting the temperature thanks to OptimalTEMP technology.

Steam generator:

Steam output: 120g/min.
Shot of steam: 400g/min.
2400 watts.
6.5 bar pressure. A higher bar pressure generates more steam, which removes creases quicker and with less effort.
Capacity of water tank: 1.5L.
2 mins heating up time.
Variable steam function allows you to adjust the humidity, direction and power of the steam flow.
Vertical steam function allows you to use the iron to steam creases from hanging garments or curtains with ease.
Safety locking system.

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Edited by a community support team member, 24 March 2024

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24th Mar
Silly RRP - been around this price for a long time. Been researching these irons for a few months now, waiting on the right one to come down to the right price (old one given up the ghost after 5 years).

This one has a lot of poor reviews - enough to concern me
25th Mar
I've been mulling over and back with brands and models.. could I be so bold to ask what model you're holding out for? Thanks
23rd Mar
Thought it was a deal until it was that price everywhere
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23rd Mar
Just checked. Thats how business works now. Argos brought price down then amazon and currys had to . Seems like case with all products :/
25th Mar
Same issue as others...18months in and steam just peters out. Sent it back outside warranty...some improvement but not a great model. No heat sensor is good
23rd Mar
I have a Tefal at the moment which is great how do these compare
23rd Mar
I changed from a Tefal to Philips and never looked back.

In my experience, the Tefal wasn't made as well. I fact, mine packed up after about a year.

My Philips one has been going for years.
24th Mar
i have a Phillips one and I really rate it, couldn’t go back o a standard iron now. It isn’t this model though, my Phillips looks a bit more robust and with a full handle. Not sure Inwould go for this one if i were committed to spending this amount. (edited)
24th Mar
I have had this iron for a few years it’s the best one I have owed, no temperature dial you can go from denim to silk really good steam too. I might get this for a spare
24th Mar
How does that work? Presumably you can't move immediately without it melting silk?
24th Mar
I've had this exact model just over two years and it doesn't produce steam like it should any more. I've read similar stories and am most dissapointed. I couldn't recommend to be honest as I would expect better from Philips.
24th Mar
I've had two of these, but each one loses steam ability after about 18months. I regularly de calc and I only iron for an hour a week. So even though I loved the no temperature feature and you can iron anything without a cloth, I've had to change.
24th Mar
Don’t have this model but got the PerfectCare Elite Steam generator iron and going well since nov 2019. I’ve had to put some tape on main handle as developed a crack (perhaps from knock) but steam still very good. We are in a soft water area though.

It’s our second Philips steam generator and think the first one lasted a few years as well.

Expensive but difficult to go back to a normal steam iron after you get used to these.
25th Mar
I got this one. (so can't compare it to others) but compared a standard iron this is a game changer. I no longer use my standard iron as its too slow and I don't get the same crispy finish. It is heavy and chunky. Fortunately I have a permanent spot in my spare bedroom which I just leave it open to use and not have to pack this away.
25th Mar
As this has mixed reviews - is there any that someone would actually recommend?
25th Mar
Don’t normally comment on posts but I must warn that the steaming function is a known issue with this iron!

Starts off great, but steam output very quickly diminishes until there is eventually none ~takes about 16 months of usage before it becomes unusable. Couldn’t do anything about it since it took us about 18 months from buying the iron to move into the new home, and warranty expired by the time that performance decreased.

Have tried about 20 calc cleans but nothing and saw a lot of comments saying similar on reviews. (edited)