I have a Euro Pro steam iron that I purchased at a home show probably about 10 yrs ago. I also have a Rowenta about the same vintage or older. Both require distilled water. Some Rowentas are designed to be used with tap water vs distilled. The only issue I've ever had with either is the cord where it attaches to the iron itself. DH is usually able to fix that problem for me. Both are heavy irons. I like a heavy iron as well. As my grandmother used to say - let the iron do the work for you!