I too have a Rowenta that was literally vomitting water. Coming from the day that all you ever used in your iron no matter was distilled water, of course that's what I was using. So after much discussion in my sewing group I decided to take their advice and use tap water. Not being able to take that leap I use the filtered water from the fridge! Works like a charm!! No water leaks. And no hunting down distilled water...hehe. If you bought it from some place like Costco, Walmart, or Bed Bath & Beyond they will take it back if it needs to be returned.