Just as a purchase of a home is a major investment so are the appliances that go in the home. Care and periodic maintenance, as well as proper installation play a big role in performance and longevity of your appliances. Expect fairly predictable life expectancies on most appliances and small electrical products.
This is useful information for home buyers and current homeowners. Just knowing that your microwave is going to die after only 10 years, or if you need to budget for a replacement for your gas range after about 20, helps plan for the inevitable expense. And if you are buying used appliances, it´s a good indicator of how long you can expect a five-year-old top-loading washer to last.
The table below shows some of the common household appliances and its expected life in years. Information below were found from different resources and intended only as an estimate.
|
Type of Appliances |
Expected life in Years |
|
Microwave oven |
10 |
|
Garbage disposal |
10-12 |
|
Trash compactor |
10 |
|
Water heater, gas |
11-13 |
|
Water heater, electric |
13-14 |
|
Water heater, Tankless |
20+ |
|
Smoke detector |
10 |
|
Refrigerator, side by side |
14 |
|
Refrigerator, top mount |
14 |
|
Refrigerator, bottom mount |
17 |
|
Refrigerator, single door |
19 |
|
Washing machine, top load |
14 |
|
Washing machine, front load |
11 |
|
Dryer |
13 |
|
Range, electric |
17 |
|
Range, gas |
19 |
|
Dishwasher |
10 |
|
Cooktops |
13-20 |
|
Air Conditioner |
10 |
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