I bought a Rowenta Powerglide 2 about 11 years ago. It's still going strong. They don't make this model anymore, but it doesn't automatically shut off. A couple years ago I bought a Rowenta Focus, thinking my Powerglide 2 will probably be dying soon. Then last year after having issues with tendonitis in my thumbs, I bought a Rowenta Travel Iron. I use the Travel Iron all the time for pressing seams while piecing. It's smaller size and less weight is much easier for me to use. I only use it dry. Even though the instructions for my Powerglide 2 said to use tap water, I've always used a half/half blend of my well water and distilled water. Maybe it's my combination of water that has kept it going for so many years, who knows? I certainly don't clean it as often as they suggested. This is just my two cents. I know others who've had nothing but problems w/ Rowenta.