Conair Extreme Steamer Review

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Conair Extreme Steamer

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Key Features

  • Great power for the size
  • Works on heavy fabrics
  • Heats fast, lasts long
  • Somewhat unreliable
  • A fraction too large to be a true travel steamer

Our Conair Extreme Steamer Review

Weighing in at just 3 pounds and measuring 5.8 x 7.8 x 12.8 inches, the Conair Extreme Steam Fabric Steamer with Dual Heat (model number GS23) is one of the most powerful portable steamers on the market. 

Let’s break down the benefits further:

  • The product is moderately priced and comes with a limited one-year warranty as well.
  • The product also includes 3 removable attachments in the form of a fabric brush, a creaser, and a small cushion brush.
  • The 9-foot power cord is moderately sized and is about the industry average, and the built-in steam trigger allows for either continuous steam or energy-saving steam pause settings.
  • Comes with an official manual guide

Steam Power: 2 Heat Settings

The new Dual Heat technology featured in the Extreme Steam creates more concentrated steam for up to 30% hotter output.

This enables you to penetrate heavier fabrics and the company claims the product can release wrinkles up to 5 times faster than other industry-leading steamers, all while killing both dust mites and bed bugs.

The Extreme Steam heats up in as little as 75 seconds and allows for roughly 15 minutes of continuous steaming. This is more than other compact steamers like its rival the Pure Enrichment PureSteam, but not nearly as much as the larger steamers on the market.

The Extreme Steam does have a feature that most other steamers do not, however: the option of two heat settings allows the user to safely steam a wider range of fabrics.

Cons to Consider

Customers consistently laud the portable, lightweight design of the Extreme Steam and its surprisingly powerful steam output.

Blockage

However, multiple users have complained that the product quit working after about 4 months, citing that the steamer would appear to be on as the green power light lit up but no would be producing no steam.

Often this is the result of blockage and can be fixed by simply forcing air through the upper tube with a syringe or similar device, however occasionally it is the result of the pump needing to be primed, which is a much more elaborate (though not very complicated) fix.

Design Flaw

Several customers complained of having used the product only a single time, after which it stopped working completely.

Often these users had let the product sit for a significant period of time after the first use (sometimes several months), and nearly all reported the same issue as mentioned earlier.

 the green power light came on, indicating that the product was not entirely broken, but no steam was produced. This could be an indication of a fairly significant design flaw.

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How does it compare to the best in class?

conair extreme steam vs pure enrichment puresteam Chart

FAQs

Q: How hot does the Conair Extreme Steam get?

A: The Conair Extreme Steam can get as hot as 395 °F (=202~°C).

With the dual heat system, you can set the temperature according to the fabric that you’re steaming. 395 °F for the not-so-delicate material like cotton and wool, and 200 °F (=93~°C) for your satin, nylon and silk fabrics. 

Remember: if you’re trying to kill off dust mites and bedbugs, the steamer needs to get to 180°F (=82~°C). 

Q: How do I clean my Conair steamer? How do I de-calcify my steamer?

A: Decalcify your steamer in these 3 steps:

  1. Put 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 distilled water in the water tank and let it run until half the solution is steamed out.
  2. Unplug to cool down for about half an hour.
  3. Repeat until the steam power returns. It may take 2-3 times.

Conclusion

Our opinion is much more positive than negative; we are overwhelmingly satisfied with the quality, power, and compact nature of the Extreme Steam.

This steamer is a worthy investment, especially considering its extra features and low cost. Just bear in mind that it’s quite bulky – a little too big for the frequent traveller.

Hope this Conair Extreme Steamer Review helped bring you one step closer to finding that perfect steamer for you!