I have one of the Maytags and used it for quite a while, but eventually got tired of having to it back on the plate to reheat so often. This was especially annoying when I was having a 'marathon' ironing day after washing a bunch of new fabric. So for that type of ironing I use a full size Rowenta and for patchwork I use the small, light weight Rowenta travel iron. I do keep the Maytag in the laundry room for clothing touch up type ironing.