I just bought a new Rowenta because my 2 yr old Rowenta leaked just like everyone elses! But this time I read the directions ... which I seldom do. It does say to drain the water after each use. How many of us do that??? And secondly it says to use tap water and not distilled. I'm going to use filtered water. Hopefully by following directions it will save the life of my iron.
I love my Rowenta iron (past and present). Just wish they made 'em like they used to"!!!