Rowenta iron clicking noise

[Catlin repair]

Rowenta model de 831 iron, when I plug it in it makes a clicking noise like it is turning on and off. What should I be looking for

[Cactus Bob]

A new iron ! ...........sorry i just can't help myself

 

in all honesty

 

repairing irons faded out in the early 60's

 

most of the time you can't even get them apart anymore , or the plastic becomes brittle from heat and falls apart

 

these irons have 3 parts. a sensor , a control board and a heater

 

an open heater will make the board click

 

a bad board will make the board click

 

a bad thermistor will make the board click

 

trying to get the parts from the factory in China where there made will make you go nuts