I have had a Rowenta iron for several years - Nancy's Notions had a sale on them - I think it was about 40.00 or 50.00 and it is still working - I use to use tap water but, switched to bottled drinking water. Now I don't use steam, just a spray bottle. It is a very good iron, now I have to unplug it or it will keep heating up a tad when dial is turned off. I have many,many hours on it. It has lasted longer than other irons I've had.