SteamFast SF-275 SteamMax Steam Cleaner
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of SteamFast SF-275 SteamMax Steam Cleaner
Customer Review: DO NOT WASTE YOUR $--did not work and could not reach anyone on the 800#
Summary: 1 Stars
Very disappointed. The unit heated up water but did not generate steam. I wasted 2 days trying to get it to work, and called the 800# multiple times and never got a human. After I returned the item to the wholesale club, I received a call that evening--from my calls for suppport 2 days prior.
My floors still need to be cleaned and I wasted a lot of time and energy on this poorly made product.
Customer Review: Didn't last long
Summary: 2 Stars
This item was very reasonably priced; delivered promptly, and worked fine for several months. Then the button which locks the attachments fell out. Live steam poured through that opening and parts were not securely attached. I contacted the seller; returned it w/their emailed label followed by nothing. No communication; no warrantee repair; no credit; no response to phone messages; nothing. Be advised.Customer Review: Dissapointing
Summary: 1 Stars
I suppose I had high expectations. The unit looks very pretty and heats up quickly. The noise everyone refers to is the high pressure it produces. But after using it for a few minutes, I realized it doesn't really clean much. It just pressurizes hot water into steam and that's it. I sent it back and luckily only got charged for shipping...Customer Review: Dissapointing Steam Pressure
Summary: 3 Stars
I have owned and used steamers for several years. I purchased this to replace my older Delonghi Steam Clean Plus and here and overall found the unit produced consistent steam but lacking in pressure somewhat compared to my older model. I actually purchased the steam cleaner from a warehouse club and it had a very nice selection of accessories including an extension rod hanger that allows you to steam garments on a hanger extending from the top of the extension rod. Basically the steamer is the same as this model 275 in terms of boiler, wattage, basic design.
The unit did warm up fairly quickly and I was impressed with the quality of the accessories, using thick plastic, good quality rubber seals etc. This model I think would work well as doing primary duty as a clothes steamer but its lack of pressure make it not the best choice for blasting nooks and crannies, where a really good steamer excels as a cleaning maching no other device can touch.
Let me explain. I compared this steamer with the Saeco Piccolo steamer and with a high quality thermometer recorded the Saeco at about 190 degrees and the steamFast at about 170-180 degrees. Secondly I put a paper cup on the floor and with both machines heated up with a full tank of water, I pointed the nozzle at the opening of the cup to see which model would blow the cup the farthest. The SteamFast product blew the cup about five feet. The Piccolo blew the cup 15 feet and probably would have kept going if it was not for the wall stopping it. Not even remotely close.
Next I took both steamers out on my deck and pointed the nozzles at a hose that "overwintered" on my deck....complete with black moldy stains hiding the normally greeen hose. The SteamFast product blew steam at the hose but it did not really eliminate the moldy stains.
Next tried the Piccolo...WOW....this sucker blasted those stains down to fresh green hose.
Test over. Note: I also tried the same test with a Euro-Pro Shark Steam Blaster Ultra with similar results to the Chinese made SteamFast product.
I will add some more details in my review of the Saeco Piccolo. Needless to say, I returned the SteamMax.
Let me say, I think the overall positive results for this product are not surprising to me considering most users have not probably used an Italian made steam cleaner which seem to have hotter steam vapor, far more pressure, a longer track record of using similar technology in espresso machine manufacturing, etc. The downside of the Italian products is that it might be a bit harder to find parts and service for since they are not produced for the mass market like the steamFast and shark products. It's too bad as I really wanted the SteamFast or Shark to perform better.
Honestly if you don't make the comparison between the Piccolo or similar italian made steamer and the SteamFast, you may think you are getting a great product as it will produce consistent steam...but you won't be aware of HOW MUCH MORE YOU COULD DO with the serious pressure levels of the Italian steam cleaners. I hope some other people do some comparisons.
It was kind of fun to be my own consumer reports for the last few weeks, but I am a huge fan of these cleaners and their many uses. Most Americans have not caught on to what the Europeans have known for years.
Customer Review: Do not waste your money!
Summary: 1 Stars
Luckily, I got this as a gift and my money was not wasted. I've been wanting one of these products for a long time. This brand is such a disappointment that I don't think I will ever buy another again. I have Model SF-255 but I don't see it offered on amazon. I just thought I would share my experience with this brand for others. This product worked ONE time. It never worked again.