I have a Sunbeam that I have had for about 12 years. Use it nearly daily......and no problems whatsoever. It still steams with no sputtering (and I use tap water as I was told I could). Does have the automatic shut off but all I have to do is tip it down and it takes right off again in no time. Don't know the model because I am not home but I paid around $50 for it back them. It has surly earned it's keep.