Lifespan of a Phillips Dreamstation

[bcfd36]

I've had my Dreamstation for just over 3 years. I am happy with it. However, I am wondering about the normal lifespan of these machines. Am I approaching it's demise or does it have a few years left in it?

[zonker]

I've had my Dreamstation for just over 3 years. I am happy with it. However, I am wondering about the normal lifespan of these machines. Am I approaching it's demise or does it have a few years left in it?

do you have a backup machine?

[bcfd36]

I do not have a backup. - I'd delete this post, but there is no delete button for this one.

[bcfd36]

I've had my Dreamstation for just over 3 years. I am happy with it. However, I am wondering about the normal lifespan of these machines. Am I approaching it's demise or does it have a few years left in it?

do you have a backup machine?

No, I do not have a backup machine.

[Cruiser1234]

I know the Resmed machines are designed for 20k run/blower hours. I would assume that the Dreamstations are similar.

[zonker]

I've had my Dreamstation for just over 3 years. I am happy with it. However, I am wondering about the normal lifespan of these machines. Am I approaching it's demise or does it have a few years left in it?

do you have a backup machine?

No, I do not have a backup machine.

NOT saying your dreamstation is ready to pop it's clogs or anything. but it's prolly a good idea to get a new one. it's always good to have a spare, because these things tend to break without much warning and your left with nothing.

if you are paying out of pocket, you might consider a lightly used machine from forum member lsat.

if you have your prescription handy, you might want to deal with secondwindcpap.com.

[Okie bipap]

Five years used to be the standard usage for a machine, but most of the newer machines will last longer than that. My current machine is a little over five years old and is working just fine. I do, however, have a backup machine available if mine should fail. The last time I was at the sleep clinic (December), they asked me if I wanted a prescription for a new machine. I told them I would wait until mine failed before I got a new prescription. You can often find low hour machines available on Craig's List or Facebook Marketplace. Members of this forum also often sell used machines.

[bcfd36]

I've had my Dreamstation for just over 3 years. I am happy with it. However, I am wondering about the normal lifespan of these machines. Am I approaching it's demise or does it have a few years left in it?

do you have a backup machine?

No, I do not have a backup machine.

NOT saying your dreamstation is ready to pop it's clogs or anything. but it's prolly a good idea to get a new one. it's always good to have a spare, because these things tend to break without much warning and your left with nothing.

if you are paying out of pocket, you might consider a lightly used machine from forum member lsat.

if you have your prescription handy, you might want to deal with secondwindcpap.com.

Thanks so much for your answer!

[bcfd36]

Five years used to be the standard usage for a machine, but most of the newer machines will last longer than that. My current machine is a little over five years old and is working just fine. I do, however, have a backup machine available if mine should fail. The last time I was at the sleep clinic (December), they asked me if I wanted a prescription for a new machine. I told them I would wait until mine failed before I got a new prescription. You can often find low hour machines available on Craig's List or Facebook Marketplace. Members of this forum also often sell used machines.

Much appreciated.

[chunkyfrog]

Always a good idea to have backups, spare parts, etc.
Stuff breaks down.
DME normal business hours: maybe 9-5 M-F and no weekends.
Plenty of time for failures when help is hours, or days away.
Most of us turn our machines on after the DME is home;
so we never know about a death on the end table until the dealer is not available.