Often times in showing houses in Brookville, NY or Oyster Bay, NY, buyers ask how old are the roof, the windows, the furnace and some appliances. Knowing how long before an appliance is likely to stop working or the furnace will shut down can have value to a buyer in Brookville, NY, Oyster Bay, NY or anywhere else. Replacing some of these items can be expensive. Buyers will want to factor in replacement costs when they make the offer.
A survey by the National Association of Home Builders provides some insights about the useful life of more than 100 household appliances and building materials. Many of the people interviewed emphasized that the life expectancy of housing components is greatly affected by the quality of maintenance, quality of installation, climate conditions so use these averages as a general guide. They also noted that changing consumer tastes can result in products being replaced long before or after the end of their practical life expectancy.
100 years or more
All wooden floors: Lifetime of the home
Brick siding - Lifetime of the home
Cellulose insulation material: 100-plus years
50-100 years
Copper gutters: 50+ years
Kitchen cabinets: Up to 50 years
Modified acrylic kitchen sinks: 50 years
Slate, copper, and clay and concrete roofs: 50+ years
Vinyl floors: 50 years
30-50 years
French interior doors: 30-50 years
Thermostats: 35 years
Wooden windows: 30 years
Wood shake roofs: 30 years
10-20 years
Air conditioners: 10-15 years
Aluminum windows: 15-20 years
Asphalt shingle roofs: 20 years
Built-in audio system: 20 years
Cultured marble countertops: 20 years
Deck - 20 years
Dryers and refrigerators: 13 years
Electric or gas water heaters: 10 years
Faucets, kitchen sinks: 15 years
Furnaces: 15-20 years
Gas ranges: 15 years
Interior and exterior paints: 15+years
Lighting controls: 10+years
5-10 years
Carpet: 8-10 years
Compactors - 6 years
Dishwashers: 9 years
Heat and smoke detectors: 5-10 years
Microwave ovens: 9 years
Security systems: 5-10 years
For a complete list, check the list at National Association of Home Builders.
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