I have a Sunbeam. They don't make irons like they used to. My other iron I had 43 years and wouldn't quit spitting brown spots out of the steam holes. Next thing I new, I went to answer the phone and turned off the iron. MInd you I turned it off. While on the phone, I heard a pop. I had a small fire along with sparks. Unplugged the phone and threw a wet towel on it. Took it outside to cool down then to the trash. Don't wait til it catches fire. I also got a smaller one, a Proctor Silex. It's a little bigger than a travel iron but smaller and lighter than my Sunbeam. Picked it up at a discount dollar store.