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Morphy Richards 333030 Easy Steam Generator Iron review: a powerful iron at a great price
Steam generator irons usually come with eye-watering price tags, so we were intrigued to test the Morphy Richards 333030 Easy Steam Generator Iron, which is under £150, against a real family's ironing pile.
By Poppy O'Neill | Last updated May 23, 2024
Price on writing: £100 | Buy now from Amazon
Very effective on creases
Self-cleaning
Anti-scale
6 bars of pressure
Max steam output of 120g
70g eco mode
Long power cord
Large water tank
Larger than a conventional steam iron
Catch can be tricky to operate
Overall weight: 2.8kg | Weight of iron alone: 0.9kg | Tank capacity: 1.8 litres | Continuous steam output: 120g / min | Steam shot: 200g / min | Steam pressure: 6 bar | Wattage: 2400 W
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How we tested
Our parent-tester Suzanne put the Morphy Richards 333030 Easy Steam Generator Iron through its paces in her family home, ironing for her family of three. She took detailed notes on the iron's quality, effectiveness and user-friendliness, as well as how easy it was to store and keep clean.
Morphy Richards 333030 Easy Steam Generator Iron: our verdict
While the iron took a little time to set up and start using, once it gets going, it's very effective. With a respectable 200g/minute steam shot and 120g/minute continuous steam output, it'll cut down on your ironing time and smooth even the toughest creases with ease.
If you're considering buying a steam generator iron for the first time, it's worth noting that their water tanks make them considerably bigger than a normal steam iron. Suzanne found the size of the iron and its water tank to be a major drawback, taking up a lot more space than her previous Breville Diva steam iron. While the iron itself is compact, the water tank does need to be kept close at hand - on a sideboard or table - while using the iron.
With its great price and trusted brand, we think the 333030 East Steam Generator Iron makes a great investment that'll save you time and effort.
How easy is the Morphy Richards 333030 Easy Steam Generator Iron to set up and start using?
Setting up and getting started with this iron was relatively easy, with clear instructions provided in the manual. One small issue was that the diagrams were not side by side with the written instructions, so Suzanne had to keep flicking back and forth.
Once set up, the simple controls are easy to operate and getting the most out of this iron is a breeze.
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What's the Morphy Richards 333030 Easy Steam Generator Iron like to use day-to-day?
While the size and set-up of a steam generator iron is different to that of a traditional steam iron, once you get the hang of it, you'll notice the difference it makes to the speed and efficiency with which you power through your ironing pile.
When used on crumpled clothes, the Morphy Richards 333030 is very effective, making light work of even the heaviest creases. It's the powerful steam function that makes all the difference, and although this iron doesn't have as intense a steam shot as more expensive irons (like the Philips PerfectCare Elite with its 500g/minute steam shot), its continuous output of 120g/minute is up there with the best on the market.
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Does the Morphy Richards 333030 Easy Steam Generator Iron offer good value for money?
At £100 at the time of writing (usually £140), the Morphy Richards 333030 Easy Steam Generator Iron is a real bargain when compared to steam generators which can go for two or three times its price.
Sure, you can get our best traditional steam iron, the Russell Hobbs Power Steam Ultra for under £40, but investing in a steam generator model will take your ironing to the next level, while saving you time and energy. The Morphy Richards 333030 is a great value steam generator iron from a brand Mumsnet users swear by.
About the author
Poppy O'Neill is a Content Editor at Mumsnet and a mother of two. She's been researching and reviewing home and parenting products for 2 years, with a particular focus on laundry and cooling. From washing machines to baby monitors and dehumidifiers to cooling pillows, she loves to deep-dive into research and find the best products out there.
Poppy is also an award-winning, best-selling children's and parenting author of books such as Don't Worry, Be Happy, The Extraordinary Book That Makes You Feel Happy and Mother Power. She specialises in children's mental health and her books are used by therapists, teachers and SENCOs across the UK. She won a The Week Junior Book Award in 2023, her books have been translated into several languages and she's been featured in The Guardian, The Sunday Times and The Sun.
After earning a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Leeds and a PGCert in Fashion and Lifestyle Journalism from University of the Arts London, she worked in fashion for most of her 20s. When her children were young, she undertook an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Chichester and re-trained as an author and freelance writer.
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