I have a Rowenta Professional Luxe that is 8 yrs old. The dogs knocked my ironing board over once and the bottom of the iron (not the sole plate) cracked, but it has never leaked one drop. I have used it almost every day for the 8 years - probably has been the cheapest iron I ever owned considering I never had an iron that worked that long before. It uses household water, doesn't clog, always steams.