Airpura UV614 - Short life on UV buld

A few years ago I purchased the high end Airpura UV614 purifier with UV. Either the bulb or it's switch failed in the first year and the company was useless at offering a solution. Do you thing Ulta Violet is a good idea? I am debating on repairing or trashing the unit as it is also time to replace it's very expensive but very good filters.