Life Expectancy...of Your Home
“Housing Economics,” a publication of the National Association of Home Builders, addressed the topic of the life expectancy of housing components in its recent issue. According to the findings, this is the average length of time items can be expected to last: (all figures are expressed in number of years)
Appliances
Dishwashers 7-12
Dryers 10-15
Freezers 12-16
Garbage Disposal 5-10
Microwave Oven 11
Range
Electric 17
Gas 19
Refrigerators 10-18
Stove 15-25
Trash Compactors 7-12
Washers 10-12
Exhaust Fans 20
Bathrooms
Cast Iron Tub 50
Fiberglass Tub & Shower 10-15
Shower Doors 25
Toilets 50
Mechanism 5-10
Counter Tops
Laminate 10-15
Ceramic Tile Lifetime
Wood/Butcher Block 20+
Granite 20+
Floors
Slate Flagstone Lifetime
Vinyl Sheet or Tile 20
Carpeting 11
Marble Lifetime
Footings and Foundations
Poured Footings & Foundations 200
Concrete Block 100
Cement 50
Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning
Central Unit 6-10
Window Unit 10
Water Heater 8-15
Furnace, Gas or Oil Fired 18
Heat Pump 15
Masonry
Chimney, Fireplace &
Brick Veneer Lifetime
Brick & Stone Walls 100+
Paints & Wall Coverings
Exterior Paints on Wood & Trim 4-10
Interior Wall & Trim Paint 4-10
Wallpaper
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