I have been thru 2 Rowentas, even sent one back cause it was under warranty. But it took weeks to get it back, and then it didn't last too much longer. While I was waiting for my Rowenta to be returned, I bought the GE $19.95 model at Walmart, with a 2 year warranty...it pooped out b4 2 years, so I took it back and got a new one. I have done this twice, and so far no problems at Walmart. I think I'll just stick with the "cheapy joes".
Sue (this is my first posting)