Wiscbird: There are many other things that can go wrong too: the switch can burn out, the breaker could give out, a line could bust and blow oil all over your interior, the pump could quit, etc.... Embracing these risks on a daily basis makes some of us old fat persons feel more alive.
Bjorn: I have a set of helper springs if you're interested. You could go save a little of your back yet avoid being accused of being an old fat guy.