Average life expectancy in years of a thermostat and a compactor, respectively the longest-lived and shortest-lived appliances in the American home, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Bank of America Home Equity Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components.

Here is a list of the life expectancy (years) of some everyday appliances:

 

Air Conditioners (room)
10
Air Conditioners (central)
15
Boilers (electric)
13
Boilers (gas)
21
Compactors
6
Dehumidifiers
8
Dishwashers
9
Dryers (electric and gas)
13
Freezers
11
Furnaces (electric warm air)
15
Furnaces (gas warm air)
18
Furnaces (oil warm air)
20
Garbage Disposers
12
Humidifiers
8
Microwave Ovens
9
Range/Oven Hoods
14
Ranges (electric)
13
Ranges (gas)
15
Refrigerators
13
Refrigerators (compact)
9
Thermostats
35
Washing Machines
10
Water Heaters (electric)
11
Water Heaters (gas)
10
Water Heaters (tankless)
20+

 

Keep in mind that the life expectancy listed here is just a general guideline—depending on the model and brand of appliances you buy and how well you treat them, your gear might last longer or might need replacing even sooner.


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