The only things on the Egg that need replacing are internal ceramic components which will crack over time due to continual exposure to high heat. In 8 years I've replaced a platesetter, firebox, and I replace the gasket around the edges of the unit which seals in heat every other year. Egg covers all replacement costs for ceramic components, including shipping, so no worries.

The Egg itself has no signs of wear, everything is built with quality parts, and it's held up very well. As long as the company stands behind their warranty policy and replaces cracked internal components, I should have this unit throughout my lifetime - there's nothing really to wear out or break.

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~ Henry David Thoreau

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