Thanks for taking your time to read our review of the Tefal SV7040 Liberty Steam Generator. This is the most powerful iron in the Liberty range, so it's the top model.
With 120g/min of continuous steam and a 350g/min steam shot, it is one of the highest spec irons that we have reviewd so far. It's quite a new model and there are not that many reviews available , so we can only really tell you how good it is from new, not a long term view.
That being said, it is a Tefal model, we expect very high reliability standards from a brand like this and of course it comes with a 2 year warranty.
Who Would Buy this Iron?
Most homes use a steam iron like this one, so really anyone could make use of this particular iron. That said, any buyer who likes the Tefal brand, will almost be certain to consider this model.
This iron has all the right features with a good size water tank, is very powerful and is ideal for family ironing. It heats up quickly and is very easy to clean. It is a high end model with lots of features and it's a pretty expensive one.
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How Buyers Rate this Tefal SV7040 Model
- Overall this steam iron has an online buyer satisfaction rating of 76%
- 70% of all online buyers gave this a full 5 star rating
- We found one buyer who gave this product a poor rating and that's because they thought it was too noisy
The above ratings are based on over just a few online reviews from various iron and laundry websites, at the time when we did our research. I would say these ratings are quite low considering how good the iron is and when more are sold the overall rating will go up to around 90%
The low number of reviews shows that this iron is not selling in large amounts yet but it's pretty new and is a premium model, so it's not for everyone. It is a premium iron at a premium price.
What Buyers Say About this Tefal Iron?
We have shown below a Pros & Cons table on what online buyers said about this product, after they had bought and used it.
Pros
Cons
Tefal SV7040 Specification
- This iron measures 39.2 x 29.6 x 25.2 cm cm and weighs 4.3 kg - that is pretty heavy compared to other models but still light enough not to cause your arm fatigue
- It comes in black or blue
- Has a 2200 watt boiler which means that this heats up very quickly
- It has a 1.5 litre water tank
- Buyers mentioned that this iron has a powerful 360 gram burst of steam that is very handy for dealing with creases in denim or linen
- The normal steam function operates at 120 g of continuous steam to tackle cotton clothing and this is one of the highest we have come across
- Has auto-shut off - It will turn off if you leave it standing still. On its soleplate, it will automatically switch off after 2 minutes. On its heel rest, it will automatically switch off after 8 minutes. It will also shut off if the iron is accidently knocked over
- This is the most powerful of the Liberty range of steam generator irons
- Has a ceramic soleplate for better gliding performance over any fabric
- The cord is 1.6 metres long
- Has all the traditional steam iron settings
- Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee
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Our Verdict on the Tefal SV7040 Liberty Steam Generator
Quality
Buyers have given this iron a very high rating and maintained it.
Durability
The number of complaints is low and that is a good sign, but it's quite a new model.
Cost
This is at the top end of the price range for this type of iron. So it is a premium iron.
- Overall we think this is one of the best and most powerful irons available
- Online buyers clearly like this iron and it has maintained a high level of satisfaction
- The Tefal brand is well known and they offer a 2 year guarantee on this model
- We particularly liked the level of steam from this iron. It is extremely powerful and the steam shot if brilliant.
If this is not the steam iron for you then check out our top 10 list of Tefal steam generator irons by clicking here.
This Tefal SV7040 is still new to the market and we will continue to update this article with the most accurate information.
