Customer Reviews

SINGER ESP-2 Electronic Steam Press

5 star:		(27)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

Worth every penny! DH and I both wear business professional to work each day. At $3.25 per pair of pants, my dry cleaning bill was at least $45 - $50 a week doing both pants and shirts. It was getting ridiculous! So I splurged for this Singer steam press and it has worked out perfectly. I only do the pants (shirts are $1.25 each and it's worth it to me to drop those at the cleaners bc they are a pain and I simply don't have the time).

I near-dry the pants and then let them hang overnight. Then I steam press them, half a leg at a time, from the hem to the highest point the presser can go, only doing from the center seam out to the crease. So each pant gets 4 presses. I don't bother with the tops of the pants or the pleats. They look fine coming straight from the dryer. But if they need it, I'll use a traditional iron for that. It took some practice, but I've got it down to less than 1 minute per pair without rushing. They come out perfect and I'm saving a ton of money. We wear 10 pairs of pants each week. So each week I'm saving over $32.00 on my cleaning bill. In about 2 months, I was already ahead.

My only beef was that the steamer would leave little wet spots on the pants (that dried and no problem). But I discovered that was operator-error. I was steaming for 2-3 seconds and you really only need 1 second. And don't try to use this for shirts. You'll spend more time fixing the little creases than if you just used a regular iron. But for my purposes, this thing is a dream!

This is a replacement for a press I had bought used from a unknown brand, and I could not get repaired when the heating element went. I am hoping that with Singer and a service network, that will not be a problem...and the other lasted 10 years anyway.

It takes a little getting used to, and smart use of the dryer, to get the most out of the press. I take linen tablecloths out a little damp, do all around the edges first, then fold in 1/2 and press double. I also use a spray bottle with water, never use the steam. That never has worked well for me. Napkins are a dream!

Pants: Do 1/2 a leg at a time, length wise, missing the seam. For a perfect job around the pocket, I use the regular iron and ironing board.

The press is so quick and easy I do shirts at home, less than 5 mns per, and save $2.75 at the cleaners.
Lastly, we all enjoy ironed sheets: do the top first, then fold length wise in fours, and press firmly.

It seems most of the complaints I have read are from people who did not try very hard!

This is an absolutely wonderful presser. I didn't think I could find a presser as good as the Singer presser I just wore out, but this one far exceeds my old one. Thank you Singer! This one is lighter weight than the old one and it is much easier on the shoulder. I thought that this would affect the quality of the pressing of the garment, but it doesn't. I prefer the larger pressing area of the old presser, but am adjusting quite easily. I had been without a presser for a few months, and ambitiously pressed 35 items in one night. I was shocked that my shoulders did not hurt the next day. I truly love this presser, you will too.

This is an excellent steam press. The top lifts off high enough where you don't get your hands burned by the top of the press as the other brands. I bought both the singer and the Reliable Empressa S500 model because of the bigger size but it does not compare to the Singer. The only minus is that Singer is only 7 times the zize of an iron versus the Reliable Empressa of 10+ times the size of an iron.
I wish Singer would make a larger size press.

I've had three of these - two had bad thermostats that were beyond fixing and one had a faulty "steam shot" feature that stopped working. Each time, I just bought another one. Finally, I upgraded to the more expensive (much more expensive) and larger Singer model. In the first year, it was in the repair shop twice. During this past year (the second year), it was at the mfg. for two months, came back, and four months later, it's not working again! After talking to the distributor/mfg. - they are NOT helpful and basically told me "too bad" it's beyond the warranty period. I've given up. Another $500 shot. The retail store where I bought it (a sewing store) has been very nice, but I feel guilty about being a pest. They even paid the mfg. for the $100 repair bill last time. I don't think it's worth putting another $100 into again. These things are a marvelous tool, and you get used to having them and feel you can't do without one! I do! I swear, I use them only for home use (weekly ironing of T shirts, pants, PJ's, pillowcases) But, I'm resolved to have to spend anywhere from $300 - $500 every couple years for a new one! I've tried a couple different brands - all the same problem. Bad thermostats!!! I may try to get a family member who's in the commercial laundry business to get me a commercial one - the ones for home use are no good, in my opinion. I'd rather pop for $1,000 and get it over with!

this is a good steam pressure. It works faster than better than a regular steam pressure. We are satisfied with this. However, after a few months' use, the cover deteriorate due to the heat - this is not expected but not surprising considering the amount of heat stress it is subjected to. We tried for months to order a new replacement cover but Singer gave us the run around. Calling a local Singer support is no help. So now it sits unused in the closet while we wait for a replacement part.
If you order this, be sure to order a few replacement covers for the inevitable deterioration.

Great for pants. Men's shirts takes a little practice. Women's blouse better off with an iron. Overall, it is a great time saver. I am very satisfied.

Just received my press and found it very easy to use. Would have been a 5 star but the documentation which came in the box is severely lacking. No contact number for support. No website address to register product.

Upon receipt of the steam press, I put it to work immediately! I press chair sashes for a business and it is wonderful - I can do 5 to 10 at one time depending on the fabric and it really saves me so much time. I have not tried larger items, such as curtains, large table cloths, but I am sure it will be a winner.

Did a fantastic job on Curtains.

Great and fast. I have had others but this one is good because its very sturdy.

Does a neat job on the creases.