cindi

Wouldn’t own anything but a Reliable Velocity. Have had one for about 6 years, and it’s never once sputtered, spit or leaked, and it gets dang hot. . If it ever dies, I’ll spend the extra $$. Dang well worth it.

Jingle

I am now using an iron my Granddaughter bought. She decided she ironing wasn't for her. I just use a spray bottle.

BSKTLOFR-QUILTER

I have been told to use the bottled water instead of distilled in irons. I use the spritz bottle from hair supply store. It was cheaper than the ones at the LQS.

cathyvv

Me, too, but mine came from Walmart.

quiltingshorttimer

a $20 Black & Decker or Sunbeam from Walmart--I've quite using the steam feature unless just ironing yardage cause I figured out the steam was shrinking my blocks but do typically use Best Press or a water spray instead.

ctrysass2012

I have a spray mister & Best Press. I have a 40+ year old GE that is my backup as well as 2-3 vintage dry irons. But my main iron is the Panasonic 360. I had on Oliso that the feet started popping in & out when ever it felt like. I am very happy with the Panasonic.

Ellen 1

This is the same thing that I did.

coopah

I loved my Rowentas. I had 2, and they both lasted a long time even using them with water. Whatever the directions said use is what I did. Now I've inherited irons from my parents' homes. They are the least expensive you can buy, but they work fine and I now use a spray bottle for water if steam is needed.
Others have said they consider them consummables and I agree with that.

hobbykat1955

I never got why anyone would spend 100's on an iron...maybe I'm missing something. I have a light weight B&D and then went out and bought a heavy weight B&D...both work find 1700 watts and I use spray bottle also...If I do need steam I put bottle water in my heavy B&D.
I've always bought B&D and most have lasted 3-5 yrs with no issues. It's usually those cords that turn the iron on and off automatically stop working.
The only iron I'm willing to pay $'s for is the Panisonic Cordless which on Amazon would cost 90, one of these days will treat myself.

Beachbaby12

Sorry for all the frustration with your Rowenta iron; mine leaked too. I then bought a Sunbeam and that leaked too. I finally decided no more water of any kind in the iron. Use spray water or spray starch. I got an inexpensive iron - Walmart brand - and it's lightweight and am happy with it so far. Really like a lightweight iron as I have hand issues and the lightweight iron is nice.