I use Black and Decker Classic and Continental Dry iron in my sewing room. I have a Reliable iron in my laundry room, it has great steam. I have a lightweight iron bought for $9 at Walmart that stays in my quilt to go tote. I have a vintage Sunbeam DH had before we got married. When a steam iron starts spitting and sputtering I toss it. So far these I have now have lasted the longest.