Thank you so much Quilting friends...this has been a good topic to see and read all the information on Irons..Thank you again for I will not be buying the Rowenta family...its sad to see the high price iron's dont really hold up to the price they want...but I am like you all...wanting a iron that stays hot..and I did not think about having the iron stay on or off..never really thought much about it till now..staying on and ready is better...have a good day my friends and stay safe...Hugs from Texas