The overall lifespan of a UV coating dryer machine is generally 8–12 years. Of course, this figure will vary depending on usage conditions and maintenance. In other words, the lifespan of a UV coating dryer machine is not fixed but "manageable."

Under normal operating conditions, the lifespan of a UV lamp in a UV coating dryer machine is generally 800 to 1500 hours. Although LED UV lamps theoretically have a longer lifespan, most UV coating dryers still primarily use mercury lamps and metal halide lamps due to their traditional structure.