I agree with lfletcher. I had a nice heavy brass type floor model. It lasted about a year. When it broke and I was sure I had a new good bulb (tried several Ott bulbs to be sure it was not a bulb problem), I took it to a lighting and lamp repair shop, and he said for what it would cost to repair it, it is not worth it, and he suggested another brand. I contacted Ott and the company did nothing.