I have tried several irons over the past several years because they were cheaply made and and not at all what they were described to be. I purchased a Rowenta 2 years ago because it was supposed to be the "Cadillac" of irons. It was great until it began leaking water everywhere. I would fill it, walk away for a minute and the ironing board was completely soaked. I just got my new Singer EF and it is wonderful. Great steam! I didn't even have to use spray starch on my husband's shirt to get the wrinkles out. It glides smoothly and I love the digital temp display. I do a lot of ironing and this iron has just made that job a whole lot easier.