I needed a new iron to replace my 24 year old one that recently started to malfunction. Decided to purchase this iron after researching best brands and reading reviews. I was happy this one received very good ratings and had the cord reel for easy storage. The iron heats quickly and emits plenty of steam. The cord does get in the way a little bit while ironing due to where it comes out of the base. It is a minor annoyance I am willing to put up with because I only iron 8 to 10 times a year. It is very nice to not worry about keeping the cord tidy when not in use.