Airsense 10 end of life

[JamesW]

Hello All,
             I have a six year old Airsense 10 Auto that is showing the "Motor has reached end of life" message every morning. I am still getting my normal range of AHI every day, but I am waking a little more tired than usual, however I will quantify that by saying I have ongoing chronic lung issues ie: Bronchiectasis and an NTM infection. My lung function results are still good numbers and I am just shy of 67 y/o. Should I bite the bullet and replace the machine now, knowing that it may not be operating 100% or wait until it dies? 

 
JamesW

[SarcasticDave94]

I think there’s 2 options, neither of which includes waiting on the CPAP dying. You could attempt to replace the blower motor, or have someone else do it. That’s choice one. Choice two is since it’s older than 5 years, submit a request to replace it. Choice two may or may not be available to you. Those in the US would have this as a definite option.

[greg-g]

My S10 Auto set showed that message about 2 years ago with about 23,000 hrs. Its still showing the same message at just over 30,000 hrs and going strong.
Most of the time my pressure is at about 8.0 so it has a relatively easy time.
I do have a spare older machine, but I'm also listening for any change in sounds to indicate a developing problem.
I initially held off purchasing a new machine as I was waiting for the S11 to be released in Australia, but now its released I'm just waiting to see how long it lasts.
I do have a very friendly local distributor who will help me out if I get caught.

[KSMatthew]

My guess is it’s still operating at 100%. The end of life message is most likely triggered by an hour limit that was calculated by an engineer somewhere and corresponds to where motors begin to fail and then has a safety margin built-in. If it’s putting out the pressures it’s being commanded, then it’s working…but now you’re in the “it’s working now, but maybe not tomorrow” range.