Philips Azur Elite GC5031/20

Iron was OK while it lasted. But stopped working after less than 3 years. Power gets to the iron, but it no longer heats up. Disappointing because it is used only once or twice a week for 1-3 garments at a time and is outwardly as good as new. For the cost, I expected much better reliability. Given my iron had an easy life and was well looked… Read more

after, families with regular ironing needs should steer well clear.

Ok as an update. Although out of warranty, I phoned Philips. Apparently, this iron switches itself off automatically if it feels too cold and then won't work. Strange, because I am hardly in the arctic. However, kudos to Philips, they did talk me through how to wake it up, which was also a bit of a strange process. But it does seem to work again. Not sure I am convinced why it should do this. But I cannot fault the person at Philips for helping me.

Wouldn’t buy another – The ‘hottest’ setting is not hot enough for some jobs. BUT worst thing is because the plastic casing is so dark you cannot see the water level. This is incredibly annoying .Also even when ‘full’ it empties really quickly. Show details

Flashing Blue Light Solved Revision 2 – My iron is now 1.5 years old and I use this iron several times a week. It works well and I love that there is no setting knob to accidentally spin around when in use. I also had the flashing blue light problem, whereby it would flash rapidly and it had to be switched off, then on to operate. I re-read the book, read the website and, nothing.… Read more ·  1

Experimentation was required. I finally discovered that the flashing blue light is trying to tell you that the water should be filled to maximum each time. I now top it up to full before use and I have NO blue flashing light in the last 6 months of usage. Philips, you have failed to add important information into your manual. I still think that its a great iron. Soon after publishing this review, the flashing blue light was back. More research was necessary. I have now discovered that it is necessary to use the shot of steam button 3 or 4 times at the end of ironing to keep the nozzles clean. I can now turn it on every time, without topping it up, and all is well.

Makes ironing a joy! – Makes ironing a joy! For someone who cringes at the thought of ironing and constantly avoids it, the Philips Azur Elite has transformed me into an ironing fanatic. Its sleek, streamlined body is enhanced by its brilliant azure blue colour. The easy-to-fill water tank is generous allowing significant steam for the powerful 2400w output. The IQ… Read more

intelligence does all the work and thinking for you - it will cleverly detect the fabric being ironed and the necessary steam to eradicate even the most stubborn of creases. If you do require an extra shot of 240g steam the button conveniently placed under the easy-grip handle will provide it. Gone is the archaic method of determining the temperature required for the fabric. This clever beauty does it for you, from heavy denim to delicate silk. No fear of burning your favourite garment with the automatic temperature and shut off. Heat up time is extremely quick (1min) and the generous easy glide plate with multiple steam holes, is effortless to handle. The only 2 cons I have encountered are the weight of the iron, as it can be a little heavy to lift and the excessively long cord. These cons in no way detract from the most efficient iron I have ever purchased. The $139 price tag made me a little reluctant at the time, but I have always had confidence in purchasing Philips products and they did not let me down. Ironing has now become quicker, easier, and dare I say, enjoyable.

Pros Powerful 2400w power Shot of steam 240g Automatic Temperature setting Automatic shut off Effortless Quick heat up Irons stubborn creases

Cons Heavy Long cord

Perfect iron – I love this iron. Great on all fabrics and does not snag. I Has a large water chamber which I like so I don’t have to keep refilling for steam. I like that it has a number of setting as well even though I find even the max setting irons all types of material without any problems. Show details ·  1

Excellent Iron – Great iron. It's much quicker to get through a load now with this iron compared to our old one. I love not having to change settings. Yes, it is heavier than other irons I've had but not a weight hubby or I have a problem with. I will say that just be aware this iron produces a lot of steam so you will need a good ironing board cover. When I first… Read more ·  1

used the iron I had issues with water dripping on the floor and coming through onto our clothes. Initially, I thought it was the iron but on closer inspection, it was because our ironing board cover didn't have a think felt layer. The steam was making the cotton lining wet which was causing the water to drip on the floor and mark the clothes. Since purchasing a good ironing board cover I haven't had these problems. In addition, the good cover makes ironing even more speedy.

Heavy and have to refill after two shirts – I returned this iron for a refund after a few days. The worst thing about it is how often I had to refill the water tank. I could get through only two cotton shirts before having to refill. It is also heavy so tiring to use. It generates so much steam it fogged up my glasses. Despite that, it was not good on heavy creases. It doesn’t have a spray… Read more

function so I had to use water in a spray bottle. It also has a very poor cord winding function. There is no way to secure the end of the cord and the cord just unravels off the iron. It does have some good features, but they are far outweighed by the bad. I bought it on special so the RRP is higher than what I paid.

Great iron, perfect for men – Expensive compared to stardard irons. You get what you pay for I guess. Fantastic iron, love it's features, no temp settings, iron adjusts automatically , auto switch off. Bit on the heavy side but easy to clean. Show details ·  1

Fabulous iron – Truly is a sensor iron that you don't need to set the temperature. Only thing I missed is the little clip on the end of the cord to secure it around the iron. Happily I was able to steal it from my Philips Easy Care that my partner dropped and broke the handle after many years of good service.  Show details ·  1

Terrible! Doesn't get hot enough! – I've had this iron replaced and BOTH irons don't get hot enough. DO NOT BUY!! Didn't matter whether I was using IQ or Max setting it just couldn't iron out simple creases. A cheap supermarket iron I bought for temporary use was better than this iron. The iron also spits out dirty water on your clean clothes. Not good enough.  Show details

Doesn't last long – Great iron when it worked. We are light ironers and it stopped working after 7 years with no damage occurring. My parents still have this iron and I purchased it after using theirs. The computer panel is the issue, it generates power whilst the plate stays cold. Show details

Leaking – Purchased this iron first time using it leaks all over my shirts anytime I want to use steam. Doesn’t matter how I hold it or how long I let it settle for. Horrible and wasted $200 AUD Show details

fabulous when it works – I have now had 2 of these irons. The first one was replaced after a couple of months as the IQ feature didn't work-it would only reset after I turned it on and off at the wall. The replacement iron (with very little use-only 3-4 times/month for a few garments) has just over the last few uses started doing the same thing. I will be taking it back tomorrow to get a different brand. Show details

Great Iron, works well, lots of steam power – A really great iron, lots of steam and the auto feature works well. I can see how some people say it's a little heavy but I think that is actually a positive in my eyes. Great Iron! Show details ·  1

The best iron I have had! – Perfect iron! Very smooth to iron with. It just slides on the clothes. A lot of steam to remove creases, which I love. Very easy to use. Definitely worth the money. Show details

Best Smart Steam Iron for domestic use – This review is purely based on my experience with the product and am writing after fully understanding the functions & using for few days. I bought this product for domestic use via Bing Lee relying on feedback ( CANSTAR & PRODUCT REVIEW) / the brand initially PLUS the DEAL ( Cash Back)/ 2 Years warranty. I am writing this after using this iron on… Read more ·  1

jeans/ cotton shirts heavily wrinkled garments. I have one word to add FABULOUS. Its intelligent system automatically adopts heating intensity & steam according to the kind of fabric its being used on. This is my first premium Brand of Iron in Australia and as of date I can admit its been a wise decision. My earlier products Hitachi/ Kmart brands have started sticking on the garments and have lived their life. I strongly suggest consumers to read the user manual before using and understand that this is a SMART product and can not be compared with cheaper brands. Yes its super fast heating makes it ready to use after plugging in less than 30 seconds and does make very soft gurgling voice as it heats water for pumping steam and is normal. Best part if you leave iron on the clothes by mistake it will not burn them I recommend this product to anyone who wants to enjoy latest technology at a premium price/ brand. RRP AUD199 after Cash Back AUD50 & 10% ebay discount costed me AUD129/=

Has changed my life – Up until last week, I'd always been a fan of el cheapo irons from Big W... $12 and job done. But i used this Philips iron at a recent Airbnb and was hooked so bought one for myself and it's changed my life. I've gone from hating ironing and constantly burning clothes due to incorrect heat settings to having all the guesswork taken out of the job… Read more ·  5

by this fabulously intelligent appliance. Not sure about the technology behind it, but the inbuilt IQ system somehow knows what heat setting to use for different fabrics and the steam function is second to none. It is heavier than my previous irons and it does drink more water than I expected but in return, it does a perfect job of ironing all the family's clothes and bedsheets etc without skipping a beat. Also has safety auto shutoff and easy glide features. Not cheap at $169 but so far worth every cent.

Good iron! – This product is great! You can iron different materials without having to change the heat settings! Steam produced is great - Easy to remove wrinkles. I no longer need to spray additional water onto clothing when I iron. I do find that it takes a longer time to heat up when compared to my previous iron though. Show details

Best iron purchased so far! – I like the technology built onto this iron - it allows you to iron different materials without having to change the heat settings. No more burn marks on clothing! It does take longer time to heat up when you turn it on though. Had issues with the heating element of the first purchase but was given a replacement by Myer. No problems since. Show details

Makes ironing easy! – I am happy I upgraded my iron to this one. It was different and hard to adjust to in the beginning, it only has limited functions and settings, however I am so pleased with how it works. You cannot burn clothing and it will always adjust its temperature accordingly, relatively quickly too. It does make a ticking noise when you iron but that… Read more

doesn’t bother me. It’s heavy and does a fantastic job. Like any iron, I think you need to get used to it before deciding if it works for you or not. If you want a professional finish on your clothes with minimal fuss then I would recommend this iron.

Our Phillips Azure Iron – Turns on and off blue light blinks Slowly turn back on.andblinks fast when Reset.also leaks.it has been an excellent Iron any idea.also goes off when standing still for 5mins a u ideas please Show details

Don't buy it – Heavy, too big, electronic technology fails as you need to bypass it and use MAX only to iron effectively, open/clean scale collector is Philip's sol'n to Philip's problem - irons I've ever used NEVER had this problem, forget to clean it & scale covers clothes... Just bought Braun Textstyle 7 Pro.. :) Show details

A perfect Iron – Its a very good iron. No complaints so far. Temperature adjustment is so good. Requires less steam and is really efficient. I would recommend using it. A perfect for a small family. Show details ·  1

Takes 4 times longer and go through lots of water – My low cost Breville SS2010 manual iron died from 2010 on the weekend. Thought I will do the right thing and buy a good quality iron for my wife to shorten the time she needs to iron my shirt and pants. This iron definitely produce more steam then the Breville. On max setting we nearly have to top the water up after every shirt as it takes 4… Read more

times longer to iron then our old iron. It doesn't glide as much as we would like and being heavier, it doesn't help. The creases takes multiple runs over and pressing down on the iron before it is removed. The wife said its not hot enough which I understand but I would of thought the steam would do a better job to remove the crease then the hot iron.

A question – This iron does a good job but I am disturbed by he fact that mine noticeably vibrates with a sort of ticking noise when I iron. Does this happen to other users? Should I take it back to the dealer? Show details ·  1