just read the c ommments from above and thought I would add my two cents - I have a Rowenta, it does get hot, does not have an auto shut off, but leaks - if I use steam, I have to empty it every time - have had a few cheap irons in the mix and most have been ok - the last one I bought was a shark - it leaks like a sieve (worse than the Rowenta) and shuts off when ever it feels like it - has even shut off while I am using it. All the problems with that one started the day the warranty expired or I would take it back. I would love a reliable iron that does not have auto shut off that would last more than 90 days. Cheap/inexpensive doesn't matter to me - I just want one that will work properly