i've had two Rowentas that just stopped working. I think the heating coil stopped working. i figured for as expensive as they were someone could repair but i guess they're disposable. Third iron i bought was a Shark at Wally world. Works fine at half the price. if your rowentas are leaking check your instructions about water. Tap water should be used but if hard water and distilled water is hard on the tanks. I use dehumidier water that i save during the summer monthes I've not had any problems with the water tanks leaking. my plants like this water also.