Originally Posted by Zhillslady
Rowenta, Rowenta & Rowenta. The irons are a little pricey but the higher end ones will last for years and years. I have 3. One for my clothing and 2 for myself and sewing ladies to use at weekly sew-in. I love them.
I think it's the luck of the draw. I've had Rowenta(s), Oliso, Black & Decker--I think I've had every iron out there both cheap and expensive and they have all died on me in a matter of 2 years. I have a Rowenta Pressure Iron & Steamer that I love, I don't use it much (afraid it'll die on me) and I love it. It costs around $200 at JoAnn's. I also recently bought a Continental Platinum--it's a dry iron, no steam holes and I love it too. I got it from Home Depot for $28.00. I think with any iron it's a matter of how much you use it.