How long should inflatables last? I have a 7 ft Santa that we have had for at least 3 years and it finally gave out. I'm not sure if it's worth trying to fix the motor or just get a new one. The first te I plugged it in this year only the lights worked I then gave it a good smack and it started running but this lasted another 3 days. Now both the lights and blow fan don't work. I guess three years is a pretty good run?