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Best Answer: The electric iron was invented in 1882 by Henry W. Seeley, a New York inventor Seeley patented his electric flatiron on June 6, 1882 (patent no. 259,054).
Light Bulbs and Fittings The Iron Although the first electric iron to be invented was created in 1852, the first iron to have any commercial success was the Hotpoint iron designed by Earl H. Richardson in Ontario in 1905. The iron was a popular good by the 1920's because almost everyone had access to electricity. By the end of the decade, about 15% of American homes had irons. At the time, an iron cost from $2.50 to $7.50.