leggz48

I have two irons....one expensive one that I use for irong clothes and one cheap one that I use in my sewing room. The cheap one is GREAT, but I only use distilled water in it. It automatically shuts off after a period of time, but again, it wakes up when I move it, and it reheats very quickly. Go for the cheap, especially if you're dealing with the power issue and invest in a surge protector. Good luck!

Sandra in Minnesota

I have had the same Black and Decker iron for 15 years. I use steam sometimes, and then use only distilled water. Turn it off when not in use. Good luck at finding one that works for you.

MadQuilter

I get about 2 years out of mine and I get one that isn't too heavy. Right now I have a Shark.

masufa

I have had my Rowenta iron for 4 years with no problems. You have to read the directions for your iron they are not all the same, the Rowents says to NOT us disilled water as it will cause the iron to spit and leak. It says to use inexpensive botled spring water if you have hard water in your area other wise you can use plain old tap water.

Rumbols

Sorry to hear about your troubles. I had been having the same thing happen. Now I purchase the cheapest iron I can find. I no longer use water in the irons, I use a spritz bottle for the water if I want steam. And I also use a surge protector when they are plugged in. They seem to be lasting longer. Good luck with whatever you try.

SunlitenSmiles

Mine is a BERNINA iron from about 20 years ago and works perfectly, every day, but as my hands age I am thinking of using my travel/class iron instead.....have always had iron pluged into surge protecter, have always used bottled spring water.

love best press but it is too expensive so have used the 'receipe' from this board to refill the best press bottle.....this bottle has the best sprayer.

burchquilts

Ditto. I've tried fancy, expensive irons & just wasn't happy with them. So I get a cheapie & replace as needed. Works like a charm for me.

cjaneky

When my home burnt to the ground someone gave me a used GE steam iron...that was in 94... still using it !!!

indymta

It's been so interesting reading the comments. I have a Rowenta and have been happy with it until last month. After 3-4 yrs of use, it has now started to spit and leak. It does that for several minutes then seems to work fine. If I don't use the steam, it doesn't get hot enough (at least to me). Bottom line after reading all the comments, when this one quits, I'll be off to Target or Walmart for my next iron and it won't be $$

lfstamper

I do the same thing. I also use a small travel iron from target cause it does not shut off. I have used it for years now and it stays on all the time. good luck!