I used to own a very expensive iron and it quit working also and I found it heavy. I went to Walmart and got a cheap
Rival iron...it is light weight and steams really well and cost less than $15. If it stops working, I can just throw it away and buy another. The only drawback I have found is that it does not hold a lot of water but I don't mind refilling it more often. I have had it for 2 years and it is still working fine.