I wonder if some of us use our dryers differently than others. I have bought the Conairs at Target for years and they last a year or maybe two before they burn out.
I try to clean the filter cover regularly but perhaps having long thick hair, my usage shortens the life of the unit compared to everyone who says they just use a $20 dryer for years. Obviously if I could do that I would.
I saw a babyliss in Ulta today on sale and it was so light! That is one of my top requirements now I realize.