I have had the B & D for several years & I would not hesitate to get another one. Heats fast and the steam is constant. I only use bottled distilled water and empty after using so it never spits out "stuff". Before the B & D, I had a Bernina that was wonderful. Again, I only used distilled and didn't leave water sitting in the iron. Would still have it except I dropped it on a tile floor. I learned my lesson using tap water with a Rowenta.
Mary Ellen FL