I have never had a problem with an iron in my 63 years. I usually buy a new one when the old one gets too scratched up on the plate. And, I can assure you I never paid more than $20 or so for an iron. I have to wonder why someone would pay $100 for an iron? And, why they would buy the same brand over and over when the first one or two quit working properly within a few years? I thought all you need in an iron is for it to get hot, and make steam when you wanted it to.