I will not purchase another Rowenta. I think I've had 3 & only 1 of them was any good, the first one. the 2nd one leaked & would never fail it would spit rusty water on a nice shirt if we were going to a wedding or a funeral! this last one leaks, I've tried & tried cleaning it but I finally gave up on it. I have a VERY old antique iron I use that could fry an egg & I double & triple check to make sure it's off & unplugged. I wouldln't trade it for nothing. Sure glad you didn't have much damage from it & that you were home when it happened