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3Laurastar SMART U

Laurastar SMART U

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3Laurastar SMART U
5.0

48 reviews

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Build Quality
5.0
Value for Money
4.4
Ease of Use
4.8
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.7
Safety
4.8
48 reviews
5 Michael H  · Ironing is effortless, much easier and better outcome compared to conventional steam iron
5 nerida  · I have always hated ironing, this is going great though - pleasure to now do ironing.
5 Ram  · Long term user of Laurastar and a wonderful, durable product
5 jcetin  · Amazing product Amazing results...I call it the Ferrari of Irons... More important amazing people to deal with friendly & helpful.
5 Douang  · Good system – Overall happy with the systems only from time to time protective soleplate come off of the clip doesn’t clip strong enough .
5 Raelene F.  · Time save – Best unit ever saves so much time on ironing Worth the investment

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Ivan M.
Ivan M.VIC2 posts
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Perfection Everytime – Being my 3rd Laurastar purchase, I don't know how anyone irons with anything else. Each purchase I have made, I have never regret nor been disappointed with. I got 15 years out of my last model, I am confident this one will go the distance also. Show details ·  1

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Dominique Charlotte H.
Dominique Charlotte H.
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Amazing ! – It’s a lot of years that I use Laura Star in Switzerland and It’s the reason I buy one here in Australia too. Excellent ironing for all fabrics Show details ·  1

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Paul H
Paul HQLD15 posts
 
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Love my Laurastar! – I bought the new Laurastar Smart U after trading my old Laurastar Magic S4 in after 16 years of faithful service. My new Laurastar is a definite improvement on my old Magic S4 which I guess you would expect after 16 years of further product development. There are three things however I'm not so enamoured by with my new Laurastar: 1. I prefer the… Read more ·  1

iron storage of my old Magic S4 which was fully enclosed. The new Laurastar's iron storage is not enclosed so over time, the iron will get dustier and dirtier than it otherwise might. I really don't understand why they have moved to a totally open storage space for the iron; 2. The attachable sole plate is both annoying to use and annoying to store. Annoying to use because steam coming out of the iron forms water on the top of the attachable sole plate which then drips out through the holes in the attachable sole plate and straight onto the item being ironed resulting in wet patches on the item. This never happened with my Magic S4. The storage of the attachable sole plate is annoying as it hangs on a removable hook near the iron tray where the iron sits whilst using the Laurastar. The sole plate has fallen off the hook from time to time and the Laurastar cannot be stored away with this hook in place and the attachable sole plate hanging on it as the hook tends to be in the way or the attachable sole plate falls off the hook. It is finnicky and awkward and would have been much better had Laurastar designed an enclosed storage space for both the iron and attachable sole plate; and 3. The hook for the attachable sole plate tends to get in the way when removing the iron from the iron tray and returning the iron to the iron tray whilst ironing. As you are ironing, you tend to be focused on the item being ironed and not the actual iron itself so it would not be unusual to grab the iron from the iron tray and return it there without actually looking at what you are doing as you are looking at the item being ironed. I have bumped the hook for the attachable sole plate with the iron on numerous occasions as I am somewhat on automatic pilot as I am grabbing the iron and returning it to the iron tray whilst ironing an item. The hook for the attachable sole plate needs to be eliminated by Laurastar and some other storage for the attachable sole plate needs to be designed.

Other than those small but annoying things, I still love my Laurastar and love the job it does on everything I iron!

Peta M
Peta MVIC7 posts
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OMG!!! Love, Love, Love my new Laurastar Smart U System, simply the BEST of the BEST!!! – I purchased my new Laurastar Smart U iron system 2 days ago in Blackburn Melbourne, one morning I woke up and I decided that it was now time to Upgrade my iron.....so I Took my very old (but ever faithful) 15 year old yellow Laurastar Steam which I paid $449 for back then, I popped it in my car and off I went on a 3 hour drive to trade for an… Read more ·  1

Upgrade...of course I knew when I got there that I would choose the most expensive of them all the (Laurastar Smart U) and boy!!! Am I happy that I did.

Words cannot describe what I truly feel about this fantastic smart, ingenious system.. all I can say is WOW!!! What an Amazingly smart system, not only does it look good but it’s a dream to use...this iron is truly amazing and cuts my ironing time down by half, it is everything I ever wanted in the one convenient place, all I have to do is roll the board out into my desired room and off I go and start my ironing...that’s how easy.

With all this being said I have to mention that I have only used my knew Laurastar Smart U once since my purchase, I am so in LOVE!!! With this machine and so completely overwhelmed at the convenience of having everything handy In the one place, all I had to do was open up my board take out the steam iron from it’s wonderful hidden compartment, fill the water tank and plug in...that’s how simple it was to use, for me this is an amazing PLUS as before I would need to move my heavy old ironing board into the lounge, then go back and get the Laurastar Steam iron (which was extremely heavy being an old design Laurastar) I then went back for hook and sole plate, and at times this would drive me crazy, so much so that I reduced my ironing from every few days to fortnightly as I saw it as a chore that I hated doing.

Now I look forward to ironing with my new Laurastar Smart U system, even now, I am counting the days when I will wash my clothes and do my ironing again...this is a new experience for me actually wanting to iron and I get excited and can’t wait to do it all again.

Now for the best part!, when I went in to Trade my old for a new, I was pleasantly surprised that I was given 3 times more than what I paid for my old one, I got an amazing 30% Trade in, $1050.00 discount used towards my new Smart U system, Jenny (Representative) Was so lovely that she also gave me another Beautiful Purple Laurastar Cover as well as a super fantastic Laurastar Clothes Stand For me to use when hanging up my ironed clothes

If you are close to Blackburn, Melbourne do go in and visit these wonderful people, they are all truly courteous and polite and definitely not pushy for a sale, they are wonderful and I personally loved my experience there, so if anyone is looking to Upgrade now is the time, and do go for the Laurastar Smart U system...it is absolutely without a doubt the BEST of the BEST!!!

Thankyou Laurastar, God Bless

Loz
LozVIC3 posts
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Very Happy, But It Does Take A Bit To Get Used Too – Very happy with my new Laura Star Smart U. I think it was 2005 from memory that I purchased my 1st Laura Star for around $700. I was actually very impressed when I took it back as a trade in and they knew where, when, etc. I'd purchased it. So that's 14 years of valuable service it gave me, incredible. Especially considering I used to burn… Read more ·  1

through other irons every 6 months or so. It was very sad to say good bye to it. And get this, I got about $1,000 as a trade in off my new model which I believe is the top of the range, something I'd always wanted. I am really loving my new model but I am still getting used to it. It's really great on delicate and printed garments as well as jeans and heavier fabrics. The staff taught me a few things while I was there and they also advised me how best to care for it. They picked me up on a couple of things that I didn't know beforehand which could have helped me care for my previous model better so I was very appreciative. There really is no comparisons to Laura Star, it's the cream of the crop...

Recent reviews

Lolver23
Lolver23QLD4 posts
 

It is fantastic. Expensive? Yes! Regrets? None. Works on all fabrics. No temperature adjustment? Yes, because you don't need it. How does that work? No idea. But it does. Delicate or polyester fabric? Use the teflon foot just in case, the steam… Read more ·  2

still gets through and works wonders. Steaming capabilities? The steam alone shoots out 1.5 - 2m. It's very powerful, easy to use, easy to maintain. Couldn't be happier. Stop thinking, just get it.

 Follow-up  · The Teflon foot is amazing, I just use it on fabrics I'm not sure can handle the heat and I've had no issues. It's easy to put on and off. It handles thicker fabrics very well, there is nothing it can't do. The Laurastar app tells you to do a descaling every 10hrs of ironing, once you've done it you reset the button and it will alert you after the next 10 hours. The descaling itself is very easy, only takes 5 mins.

Peter C.
Peter C.NSW2 posts
 

The last top model unit we replaced with this newest model which performs a tad better than the 15year+ old one. A strong point being that the unit turns off after X time instead of continuing to run hot. And BIG credit to the ladies (that's a term that will upset some!) at Bankstown who were outstanding in their assisting us. WELL DONE Show details ·  1

Happy customer
Happy customerQLD3 posts
 

Laurastar Smart U is a game changer – Loving our Laurastar Smart U. I watched the online video tutorials and read the instruction manual before using the iron. So easy to set up and ready to use in no time. Ironing is fast and every item looks professionally finished by dry cleaners. If I accidentally iron creases, the steaming removes them without a trace. Delicate fabrics or heavy denims and linens are no problem at all. Show details ·  1

TESH S.
TESH S.WA
 

Ironing is no longer a chore with Laurastar U – Makes ironing a breeze. I almost look forward to carrying out the chore because it no longer feels like a chore. Easy to maintain too. Show details ·  1

Sam Kruf
Sam Kruf2 posts
 

Very satisfied – I am very happy with my new Laurastar SMART U. Ironing is so simple and efficient. My suits, formal wear and delicate fabrics are ironed with ease. Ironing is actually a pleasure. Show details ·  1

Angelina
Angelina
 

Good, but some design enhancements would make perfect – I’ve owned this iron for 3 years now. The iron itself is amazing, but not perfect. Sometimes I wish there was more power in the fan for double layered clothes (dress with liner), but I am overall happy with it. Design flaw- having the electrical plug so close to the water boiler outlet wasn’t sensible. Whenever I drain and clear the boiler, I… Read more ·  1

have to wipe down the electrical plug for fear of getting electrocuted. Regardless of how you clear the water, it is unavoidable not to get some splash of the plug. I’ve learnt to pull the lead out, but also have to wipe down. I think this element could have been better designed.

This iron is a fold out and leave it kinda iron. You can move it, but it is an awkward process. Equally, adjusting on carpet is challenging, as the wheels are rubber, and create a brake like action. I have to physically lift the machine to get it in place.

Maria B.
Maria B.VIC
 

Ironing Revolution-Top of the range Laurastar -Smart U – I'm writing to express my satisfaction with my Laurastar iron. Its continuous steam feature has made ironing a breeze, eliminating the need for frequent cooling down and refilling of water. The convenience it offers is unparalleled, and the quality of its performance speaks volumes about the craftsmanship behind it. Thank you for creating such a… Read more ·  1

reliable and user-friendly product. I wholeheartedly recommend the Laurastar iron to anyone looking for an exceptional ironing experience.

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Peter  Kelly
Peter KellyWA4 posts
 

Trusted brand - great performance – The Smart U is my 3rd Laurastar machine over a 25-year period. I love the new Tech integrated with the App, love the lighter hand unit and am very happy with the new machine. Show details ·  1

Linda
Linda
 

Love the Laurastar Smart U – A wonderful ironing system. I’m quite tall and enjoy being able to iron at a comfortable level. The ironing experience is just great - it’s very easy to use and suits all fabrics. Show details ·  1

KAR
KARNSW
 

Wouldn’t use anything else – I’m on my third Laura Star - not because they’ve needed replacing regularly but because until recently I had a cat that couldn’t resist chewing on all cords! Ironing is no longer a chore. Clothing definitely feels & looks better with the steam system. Could not recommend highly enough. Show details ·  1

Ranjeet S.
Ranjeet S.
 

Best iron system ever ! – It is ergonomic and , ironing is so smooth that my younger son loves ironing his own shirt. I like the color too , previous one’s was white. My woollen and silk scarves comes out amazingly crease less Show details ·  1

Angelo
Angelo
 

Water tank and Handle – Overall pleased with the iron except the lid comes of the tank spilling water and the handle can slip out of your hands causing the tank to spill and can crack the tank when it falls. This has happened to me. Show details ·  1

Andrew
AndrewNSW6 posts
 

Makes Ironing a Pleasure – Fantastic for delicates and pleats. Laura star ironing systems never fail to be beyond fabulous. The steaming capabilities are so beneficial to get a professional-looking iron. Wouldn’t use anything apart from Laurastar. Expensive but with every cent and more. Show details ·  1

Gerry Traino
Gerry TrainoNSW
 

Makes ironing less of a chore – Effortlessly and immediately switching between suction and blow modes by pushing a button on the iron is fantastic. My only wish is if the steam hose was a bit longer. I use a lot of the pointy end of the board for business shirt shoulders and the wire holding the tube gets put under a bit of stress. Show details ·  1

Happy Chappy
Happy ChappySA2 posts
 

Exceptional product – While more expensive than a regular iron or a steam station, I am beyond excited with the investment! I spent a lot of time researching to make my decision, and it is as simple and effective as the reviews and YouTube clips suggest. Show details ·  1

Anne
Anne4 posts
 

love my Laurastar – Love the lighter iron and how easy it is to use. Also appreciate lighter ironing board than my original Laura -star, as it is easier to put away. Works well with all fabrics and is gentle, great steaming. Show details ·  1

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Michael
MichaelSA2 posts
 

This is a perfect replacement for our old Laurastar Evolution II ironing system that was 20 years old – Gentle and easy with all clothes and delicate. Steam capability is good. Show details ·  1

Tricia M.
Tricia M.
 

Upgraded and very glad I did – I upgraded my 10 year old Laurastar to the newer Smart U. We got 30% off a new one as a trade in. It has a electronic sensors and is much easier to use. Melissa at the Melbourne showroom was brilliant as well! Show details ·  1

Sal
SalVIC3 posts
 

My Laurastar Rocks – I just upgraded to the new smart model after 18 years of trouble fee ironing! It is amazing just how far this model has come and the ease at which it is to use now. So handy being able to remove the water bottle and refilling the unit whilst keeping the iron on. The auto steam function is so handy and makes ironing even easier than ever before - i am looking forward to another great many years of blissful ironing - thank you Laurastar Show details ·  1

Kaye Chandler
Kaye ChandlerSA2 posts
 

Arduous task made simple, efficient and effective – A number of features for convenience and makes ironing effortless Show details ·  1

SBM88
SBM88NSW
 

Love Laura Star – I love Laura Star because it works so well & saves time! Show details ·  1

Ali Martins
Ali MartinsWA2 posts
 

Making ironing a steam – Old Laurastar needed replacing as 13+ years. Happy with the upgrade and so is my ironing Lady. Show details ·  1

Jennifer Graf
Jennifer GrafQLD3 posts
 

Makes ironing so much easier! – It was expensive but I am very happy with it's performance, makes ironing a breeze. Show details ·  1

ERWIN WONG
ERWIN WONG2 posts
 

My favourite ironing Machine – This is my second ironing machine and I never be happier to do my ironing in style. Love it every minutes. Show details ·  1

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