I use a 2nd hand General Electric I bought in a yard sale 45 yrs ago. I put a new cloth cord on it a few yrs ago. She is heavy. She goes back to before the 'steam' feature' was invented. I did have a Rowenta for a very short time= 2-3 hrs after taking it out of the box. I went in to make a cup of tea when I got back my ironing board cover was on fire along with the iron. It was not on... I plugged it into the wall as I was leaving the room. JoAnn's made good on the iron and the cover. I think I will continue using Gertie.She's never let me down.