I bought this almost 2 years ago in December 2017. I used it near constantly for the entire summer period of 17/18 and then again 18/19. Ive just got it back out for our 19/20 summer and it still works perfectly. It shows near no sign of wear and tear excluding some slight metal discolouration on the back from dust settling, and the motor blows just as strongly as ever. It's quiet as anything and so powerful, I usually only ever have it on the lowest setting. When this one eventually goes, I plan on buying another.