Originally Posted by Cherylsea
I bought a Rowenta and it leaked within a year. Now I just buy something cheap and throw it away when it stops working properly. I really try to be "green" as much as possible but when you pay that much for an iron it should work for years and years. My B&D is great - could do without the automatic off but ....
I'm like you Cherylsea. I'd prefer to be green and maintain/repair rather than replace, but manufacturers have made that impossible. Now,like another member said, I just buy the least expensive thing that will do the job and get rid of it when it fails. I found a "dry" iron from the Vermont Country Store catalog that I use for pressing. If I need a spritz I use a water bottle. I've had it for a couple of years and the temp dial is a bit hinky and you have to remember to unplug it, but it does exactly what I need and no more. When bits fall off or stop working I will just toss it and get another. What a shame. I hate having to think this way.