I have a Rowenta and it worked great for a couple of years. It began leaking about a year ago, but I still use it sometimes. I pinch pennies so much and that iron was a huge splurge for me (even with a 50% off sale at JoAnn Fabrics), so I just can't throw it away just yet. My sister has a Rowenta professional iron that has a big tank for water. I love that iron--the water line from the tank to the iron is long and that thing produces steam like a dream! I won't be getting one though, because the price tag is beyond my budget. My favorite iron though, is a Black and Decker that I got at a thrift store for just $3.99! It is the best iron I've ever had. When I go the buy another iron, it won't be a Rowenta. It will definitely be a Black and Decker!