What's the life span of a C-Pap machine?

[hedgehog]

[canoeist52]

1. I had my previous one for about 10 years.

[mopinko]

2. mine is about 5 years old.

simple things. they should last forever.

[canoeist52]

3. Although, my newer one has has electronics

...which are notorious for planned obsolescence breakdown. The old one was basically just a glorified fan machine.

[hedgehog]

4. Thank-you! I was getting worried that mine would crap out suddenly -

but I think it's the electronics getting a little wonky from time to time.

[jambo101]

5. 5 years and no problems

Bought a top of the line Resmed with reader card and humidifier both of which i never use., at $2500 i think i got a bit ripped off for a machine that just blows air.but as the insurance was paying i didnt protest. No problems yet but if i did need a new one i'd be looking online for my next one or even on Craigslist if insurance wasnt covering the cost....

[pnwmom]

6. My insurance company will authorize one every 5 years.

New hoses and things much more frequently.

[efilon]

7. 20 years

I had my first machine for 20 years. I got a new one 2 years ago. My doctor said the oldest one she had seen was 21 years. Mine was still working when I got my new one but I decided I wanted a smaller one.