I've got a vintage GE that is heavy and gets hot as a steam engine and the cord is starting to fray. I love it but it doesn't have an auto shut off and I always worry that it will accidently get left on. I have a request in for a B & D for Christmas. I have heard consistently bad things about Rowenda so am avoiding getting one of those. I've had sunbeams in the past, before I quilted, and wore them out pretty quickly even though I didn't use them much.