Black+Decker

FX3100

Name: FX3100
Brand: Black+Decker

BUDGET

A 470 ml tank gives this $30 iron unusually long sessions between refills. The Ceramic Gliss plate and anti-drip control add practical value, but basic self-cleaning demands regular upkeep in hard water.

$30 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-09-053 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-03

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance7.8/ 10

design6.3/ 10

value7.3/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

This is the designated budget option. It earns inclusion with a truly large 470 ml tank, ceramic soleplate, anti-drip control, 360-degree cord and self-cleaning—not luxury claims. Independent Brazilian coverage reports purchasers finding garments well ironed.

MATERIALS

SoleplateCeramic Gliss coated metal

Ceramic coating offers low-friction glide at budget price.

Water tankTransparent polymer, 470 ml

The unusually large capacity reduces mid-session refills without a separate base.

CRITERIA

8/10

Crease Removal

User reports compiled by independent coverage say clothes are well ironed; output is not generator-class.

8/10

Soleplate Glide

Ceramic Gliss plate is specifically designed for smooth sliding.

7/10

Scale Management

Self-cleaning is helpful but less capable than collector or filter systems.

8/10

Heat And Water Control

470 ml tank, anti-drip function, spray and variable temperature are unusually generous at this price.

8/10

Handling Ergonomics

360-degree cord and pointed tip aid manoeuvrability; full tank adds weight.

7/10

Durability And Repair

One-year warranty and self-cleaning; no superior internal-service evidence.

8/10

Safety And Stability

Anti-drip system and stable conventional heel.

IDEAL FOR

·tight budgets
·long sessions requiring a large tank
·Brazilian-market households

NOT FOR

·very hard-water homes
·users prioritising low hand weight or refined finish

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

Functional rather than elegant: generous tank, pointed nose and 360-degree cord are useful choices. Its large capacity makes it bulkier than a minimalist iron, but it is logical for long home sessions.

LONGEVITY

The self-clean cycle should be used frequently in mineral-heavy water. It carries a one-year warranty; reports of potential leaks over time warrant emptying the tank after use.