Originally Posted by quiltingcandy
I try to remember to empty mine after every use.
I do now that I burned one up! I had inadvertantly left the water in my iron. Even with it off, but plugged in, it must have had/found a leak. Fried the heating element in it.
My newest iron says "do not leave water in iron when not in use."
My oldest iron I still have, and it is ok either way.