This is the second one of these irons that I bought. The first one started leaking water after about two years so I figured, well at least it lasted two years. Bought a second one and it's less than a year and it's leaking water. I'm so disappointed since I like everything else about this iron. I'm afraid to purchase a third one of these so I may have to look somewhere else for another brand. Singer usually has great products, so I'm disappointed in this product.