I never put water in my iron. I turn it off after each and every pressing segment - whether it is three seams or thirty. I had one iron for probably 30 years and finally had to buy a new one three years ago. I don't like to pay the electric company for anymore than I need. I also don't want to "use up" a product before it's time. The one I am using now is from Walmart and probably cost $12. The incredible (to me) need to have the newest and most gadget filled everything makes me crazy! Women used to put their irons on the wood stove to heat them up. I am thrilled to be able to just turn one on. Some of us don't have thousands of dollars to spend on our hobby and make do quite well on the cheap. Try it! You just might like it.