Tefal TurboPro FV5605

I bought my Tefal FV5606 a week ago . I did some research before I went and purchased my Iron from David Jones. However, it's only when you get these items home and start using them do you really get to know how the product works. The iron looks good and not too heavy and glides beautifully over your clothes. It has a range of adjustments which allows you to select the heat you need for the fabric you are ironing. It gets nice and hot and I haven't needed to use any ironing aides so that's a saving for me.
It's not all positive, the cor...Read more

Picked up at a good guys sale - the previous ALDI iron had been dropped and was leaking as well as some superficial damage - hence looking for a replacement.
First impressions - solid without being too heavy, and with a really large water filling hole. You can fill the iron straight under a tap instead of using a separate filling device. The triangular surround at the heel of the iron provides a stable base (and with a tilting cord) for when you rest it.
In use - glides smoothly and haven't had any sticking issues with the hotplate base (but ha...Read more

Looking for a cheap replacement for the previous iron which seemed to be losing heat and steam as it aged. Settled on the Tefal FV5605 as it seemed to meet our criteria (from the specs on the box) of;

* Reasonably priced
* Auto shutoff
* 2400W heat
* Strong steam
* Not too heavy

Happy to report that this iron appears to have filled the criteria admirably. Heat is more than adequate and my wife is particularly impressed with the amount of steam delivered. It is reasonably light for constant retrieving from a “rest” position to use yet ironin...Read more

I've had a tonne of irons over the years. So many irons and all different prices and makes. I didn't think there was anything new, different or better in the world of ironing. This is completely different. It's a whole different ballgame. Ironing is now more enjoyable and more to the point, it's efficient. I go looking for clothes to iron now, it's so fast.

I was very excited to try the Tefal Turbo Pro as I've got a lot of other Tefal products and they are all quite good to excellent (Tefal Cook4me is the best). I was most excited to try out ...Read more

I've only ever owned one Tefal product before, and only ever owned two irons in my entire life. Both my previous irons lasted a very long time, hence why only two. I'm always skeptical when it comes to new products as they always feel a bit more flimsy than older ones, especially in this price range, but this iron actually feels quite solid and sturdy, especially being slightly larger than previous iron's i've used in the past. But given the price, this iron definitely meets the requirements. It packs the usual features of most irons, but al...Read more

The Tefal Turbopro is definitely one of the better irons I have ever used and has certainly reduced the time I spend ironing down, which as a busy working mum is brilliant. While the iron has a few minor annoyances, the benefits certainly outweigh the cons.
Pros:
- The durilium air glide technology of this iron is exceptional. I have had a positive experience on all fabric types I have used, from delicate silk to rough linen. So far I have had no issues with sticking or catching and have found the Turbopro to be very kind to fabrics.
- The turb...Read more

When I first got this I was a little unsure of the price, at $100 it is more then I would usually spend on an iron. However after a few weeks of use this is definitely worth the price point. You can tell the quality in the materials and the functionality behind it's design.

PROS
- The power/heat: This iron is serious when it comes to it's temperatures and steam power. The creases in my clothes/sheets and my partners suit jacket did not stand a chance in it! The temperature dial also has settings specifally for the kind of material you are usin...Read more

This iron was comfortable to use, well-weighted, slides beautifully over fabrics, didn’t become grimy with use and we had no leaks while steaming very well. We also liked the stiffer than usual temperature control which avoided accidental adjustments while ironing, a common annoyance with our old iron. This product is very proud of it's French manufacture and does feel premium.
The temperature of the soleplate was also very consistent and held the heat well after heavy use (checked by thermal camera) We found the main cable to be too short (2m ...Read more

I iron everything in the house, so this is something that has been used extensively in the past 3 weeks.
First the bad and things that can be improved.
What is wrong with all the product coming out at the moment, that only have a light tells you when it’s heating but once the temperature is reach you don’t know if it’s on? I would like a green led that turn on once it’s ready to operate as a safety for people around.
Second, the length of the power cord, unless you have the power outlet right next to the ironing board you’ll need an extension c...Read more

Iron works very well and would definitely recommend. Produces great steam and is light and easy to handle.
Must admit, I do not do the ironing in our house so my wife tested the product.

She found the iron not too heavy for her hand/wrist and she found the iron really easy to use.
(glides over the surface of clothes)
The iron was powerful with a great burst of steam. Perfect for her ironing needs. ( mostly cotton and denim clothes).

Water tank was sufficient, is easy to refill and best of all, the iron heats up really quickly. Setting are a...Read more

Having used Tefal products previously and being impressed with their quality, we were looking forward to evaluating this iron. Though irons are not bought for their looks, this is a good looking product, and appears well made and solid. It has a good hand feel and is well balanced and not too heavy. When not in use, the cord wraps well around the base and enables the iron to stand easily on its base: which is large and ensures the iron is quite stable. The controls are well placed and easy to use, though until you get used to it, it is a little...Read more

The Tefal TurboPro FV5605 is one powerful iron. To give you some context, our household has a love affair with linen. It's a wonderful material for the hot summers of Australia. However, it wrinkles at the slightest touch.

We used to use our 20 year old Black & Decker iron, which has served us well. However, the Tefal TurboPro blows this iron out of the park with it's power. Where the B&D used to take about an hour to get through our load, we have pretty much cut that time in half.

We did have one issue with the unit, as it leaks. This is a ...Read more

I am yet to come across anyone who would enjoy ironing. However, the sheer beauty of the Tefal TurboProFV5605 compels you to reach for this French product and happily go about your unenviable task.
Let us start with positive aspects of this iron.
The maroon colour of the iron's body is very pleasing to the eye. The transparent body allows you to see the water level easily. The iron heats up very quickly indeed. The auto-clean durilium soleplate is stain resistant and ensures incredibly easy glide. This, combined with the Tefal Turbo Boost techn...Read more

There is a slight heft to it as this product harks back to the days when an iron had some weight. I dislike some of the new irons in the market which required a lot of effort to press your garments. The slight weighty-ness of this iron goes some way in helping me get a perfectly pressed piece every time.

The opening to fill the water reservoir is large enough to put under a running tap and the reservoir holds enough to do 10 to 12 pieces easily. The FV5605 is a combination steam / spray iron with the steam naturally coming from the holes on...Read more

We've had lots of irons over the last 30 years and this Tefal has been the best iron for our kinds of workloads that we've ever used. To set the scene, our workload is typically jeans, workshirts, slacks and t-shirts made up of cotton and polyester for the most part. We didn't iron more exotic fabrics.

This Tefal is actually a heavy iron in your hand which was immediately noticeable compared to all the others. Somewhere along the line, manufacturers have thought it cool to get away from that and provide very light irons for some reason a...Read more