I have 2 Rowenta irons. The first one I got is over 15 years old , still works but thought I would get a back up....the new on leaks when I move it too much back and forth. NOT the iron its big sister is.....I still like the rowenta. But am glad to see the B&D has no auto shut off will check ouit that one. With the rowenta use tap water (un softened) and not distilled. The leak on distilled water....tlcquiltnut