I have had 2 T-fals in the last 8 years I've always used tap water I fill when it is hot and have dropped it a couple times and still works with very powerful steam ther quilters that has tried mine bought one

Okay, I just bought a new Rowenta (one of the cheaper models) and got it at Macy's for 1/2 price. Based on all the comments, I might just go exchange it for a Black & Decker. Consumer Reports would have an easy time getting feedback on this subject!
I've only used it once & it doesn't seem to heat up decently. I've not added water to it yet. Think I'll save that test & just get a B&D.

I had a Rowenta that didn't heat up, too. Then went to another Rowenta which began leaking like a sieve. Then bought one on eBay for $20.00, free shipping, and it doesn't get watered. I have now joined the ranks of Just Use A Spray Bottle. This method is working the best.

I have these two.........


The regular hand held iron was about 30 bucks, and the steam press cost around 250.00

I have a bluelight special from Walmart that I got when my daughter first went to college 7 years ago and snuck mine out with her :) Haven't had a bit of problem with it.

I have a Panasonic that cuts off when it sits for a while. Although it can be a litle inconvenient to have to wiggle it to make it warm up after sitting, it is is good if you are absentminded and sometimes forget to turn it off.

I also have the Rowenta travel iron that I love and seem to be using all thie time since I got it. I don't use steam, but if you do it has that capability. It is small for small pieces, blocks and paper piecing. It comes with a case and I take it to class and to sew days at a friends. Love it! :thumbup:

Forgot to say that I used a discount coupon at Bed, Bath and Beyond for the little Rowenta that I love.

I have a Hamilton Beach iron that works great (bought at grocery store). Then, I saw a cool video with a little tiny, light weight steam iron so I had to have it... a Steam Fast. Well, if it aint broke... dont fix it. Anyway, it barely gets warm and the steam is only water dribbling out the "steam" holes. I went back to my old, trusty Hamilton Beach.

I have a Reverse Osmossis system in my home. That is what I use in all of my irons. My Rowenta still leaks.

I have the Shark and works great!

I had a Rowenta and it worked like a charm, then I gave it to my daughter, big mistake. So went out and bought at Oliso I like it every much, although it took a little time before I remembered you didn't have to set it upright, which makes it so easy to use once you get use to it. Not leaking problems so far, owned it over two years now...hope I didn't speak to soon about that. Saw some one bought a Shark, don't know anything about them wonder why she likes it so much>