Dry iron vs steam iron: simpler heat or a water system worth maintaining?
A dry iron keeps the appliance simple because there is no built-in water tank, steam chamber, or scale-control routine to manage. A steam iron adds moisture at the soleplate, which can make stubborn creases in cotton, linen, and heavier fabrics easier to relax, but that extra capability also adds filling, water-quality, anti-calc, and possible drip