I had 2 Rowentas that I had repair many times. One that I used and the other in the shop being repaired. I finally gave up and got a gravity feed iron with a teflon shoe. Best money that I spent. Around $150.00 but it has a 1 1/4 gallon tank for water and will put in or take out any wrinkle there is and then some. I have had it for almost 5 years and only recently replaced the teflon shoe. Also I can iron on velvet and not have to use a pressing cloth or anything. It is a Consew and I know that if the heating element ever goes out in it I can easily replace it myself for around $15.00.