I have had two Rowentas too. My first one got dropped a lot because of my teenage daughters. I had a lot of leaky probs with it too. So, I gave them another shot. Like a dummy I paid another $100 for one. It is just ok. I think it doesn't get that hot. I needed a second iron (one for my sewing room and one for my laundry room) got a cheapy Shark...It's pretty good too. I do think it tips over easily.