This is the second one I have owned. The first one lasted about 3 years. I love this dryer/curler. It’s not too big of a barrel and not too small. It works great for my medium length hair. Gets pretty hot, which I do like. The new dryer I have seems to want to turn off occasionally while drying, not sure why, the first one never did this. Will keep an eye on this and if continues, may need to contact company, since the first one never did this. I would buy it again.