I had a Rowenta, and within a year this $130 was leaking! I bought the yellow (as seen on Fons and Porter show) Oliso iron and LOVE it! It stays on for 30 min. and has a 12' cord. NOT CHEAP, however. I paid $180 so told my hubby it was his anniv. present to me. If some read this and do not know the fabulous rise and auto lower feature of this iron, go look on their web site.