i actually believe it's just a luck of the draw anymore. That's why I won't pay a lot of money for an iron. I stopped at an estate sale the other day. Paid $2 for an old GE. It was like being at home and ironing my dad's work pants. I didn't even dampen a piece of muslin to try it out and it got rid of the wrinkles like nobody's business. If it only last for a few months, I still got my money's worth. Heavy and hot and tried the different settings worked like a charm. so far.