Speak to me of your iron. [View all]

I've had four irons die in the last couple years, and I'm frustrated. None were cheap, two lived until just past their warranty. None died of the exact same cause of death, but all four died of what I'd call poor production. Two were made in China, two in Germany. (I haven't found one made in the US.)

I admit I'm a heavy user -- I sew and I have an HE washing machine, so pre-washing yardage usually creases the fabric badly. I line-dry whenever possible (basically, if it's not snowing or below 15 degrees) but that only gets me 90% flat.

My mother's iron is older than I am, and heavy, but it works.

Please recommend yours, if you can.