Updated 24 May 2018
Philips
PerfectCare PowerLife Steam Iron GC3929/64
Snapshot: The Philips PerfectCare PowerLife GC3929/64 iron has a non-stick soleplate and weighs 1.3kg. But how well did it cope with the creases in our wide range of fabrics?
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Test results
Overall score
90
Performance
?/10
Ease of use
?/10
Good points
- Excellent on organza, silk, wool, cotton, denim.
- Very good on linen.
- Automatic cut-off.
- Temperature sensor (no temperature dial control) works extremely well.
- OK to fill.
But
- Short power cord.
- Water level is difficult to see.
- Water droplets occasionally leaked on to the material.
- Does not come with a water beaker.
How we test
Overall score consists of:
- Performance (70%) - how well each model removed creases on on synthetic organza, silk, wool, cotton, denim and linen.
- Ease of use (30%) - covers filling the water tank, handle comfort, moving the iron, steam and spray, adjusting the temperature, and cord convenience.
Key data
Model
Type
Iron
Avg price
$159
Specifications
Cord length (m)
1.9
Hose length (m)
n/a
Weight (kg)
1.3
Watts (W)
2400
Soleplate type
Non-stick
Features
Self-cleaning
Yes
Power-on light
Yes
Drip protection
Yes
Cord storage
Yes
Automatic shut-off
Yes
Auto shut-off - horizontal (min:sec)
2:00
Auto shut-off - vertical (min:sec)
2:00
Steam lock
-
Variable steam
Yes
Refill tank during ironing/steaming
-
Wheels
n/a
Telescopic pole
n/a
Clothes hanger
n/a
More Info
Availability
-
