Airsense 10 replacement: suggestions?

[newmar]

I have a Resmed Airsense 10 that I've been using for years, but it recently started making a very loud wheezing sound, synchronized to my inhalation and exhalation. Until now it was VERY silent, unless there was a mask leak. 

I tried cleaning it, dissolving mineral deposits, etc. but no luck. I've found several threads here on this noise issue with the Airsense 10, so I'm now looking to buy a replacement, probably secondhand. 

Anyone have suggestions for a great machine? Anyone know if the Airsense 11 is also known to make the loud wheezing sound after a while? I liked the Airsense 10 fine, until it got loud.

[Deborah K.]

I'd get another AirSense 10 Autopap if I were you.  It's the best.  At the top of every page, there is a Supplier List in the black section.  You might be able to find a good deal on a used one there.

[Big Guy]

I've seen Supplier #42 have the ResMed 10 AutoSet (new) on sale for something like $489.00. I'm on their list and they constantly bombard me with email messages and sales alerts.

[newmar]

Thanks folks.

[RNeil]

Could it be that there is a problem with the seals associated with the water chamber?

[Big Guy]

My AirSense 10 AutoSet was making some odd noise not all that long ago. The noise was coming from the air filter end of the machine. 

I removed the hose and did a complete inspection of it. Tried a different mask, and took a good close look at the silicone seals inside the water chamber well. I did a few other things just to cover all the bases. 

The noise finally stopped and all has been great since. My machine has 7405 hrs. on it. It's got plenty of life left in it. 

[newmar]

"Could it be that there is a problem with the seals associated with the water chamber?"

"I removed the hose and did a complete inspection of it. Tried a different mask, and took a good close look at the silicone seals inside the water chamber well. I did a few other things just to cover all the bases."

Thanks folks; what specifically can I do to the seals after I inspect them? Clean, replace, something else?

[Big Guy]

The seals can be replaced although I've never done it. I checked mine to insure that they appeared to be okay and not deformed in some manner. 

If you try to clean them, be careful and not use too much force. If one were to rip or tear, you would then have a definite problem on your hands. 

If they looked to be okay, I'd move on to checking other things. I wouldn't even worry about cleaning them.