I has problems with my Rowenta irons spitting water. I then read the instruction manual and realized that I was supposed to use tap water. I had been using distilled water. Once I changed I have never had a problem. I have used Rowenta irons for quite awhile. I now use a Black & Decker Digital Advantage. It was rated high in Consumer Reports. It works like a charm. I hate to admit this but I really, really like to iron !!!!!!!!!!!!!!