I'm really hard on irons. They don't last me for very long. Previous to owning this T-Fal model, I've owned Rowentas, which cost me more...each. After a while, they clogged, they died. Therefore, when I purchased this iron while low on funds, I felt that it would probably be just a temporary one until I could afford another Rowenta. However, I found it to be an exceptional iron, giving me the steam and power that I needed. When I dropped it today and broke it beyond repair, I knew I had to get another one just like it, so I came to Amazon and found it at a good price and with free shipping. Who can beat that?