I always thought that Rowenta was the only iron you should have. Each year or less, I would have to buy another one and they're not cheap. Hancock's had a sale on their irons and I bought 2 at $12 each. Great irons. The first one lasted almost 2 years which the longest I have ever had an iron. I was also told not to use tap or distilled water but purified water and I don't get the spurts.