I have the older model also. The one in the picture is the newer model less than 100 hrs on the unit and has replaced the cooler three times. The last time was because it had froze and he admits that but the first two just ruptured and sprayed water all over the front panel. I really don't understand there thinking, when you are starting the unit up that is cold water in that cooler,and drawing cold air right through it. Those small tubes are going to freeze instantly and the carpet cleaner gets blamed. If the engineers aren't riding in the caboose their head probably is.