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How Long Should it Last - A Helpful Guide for Common Home Components

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Crossroads in Cuyahoga Falls and Stow, Ohio

 

How Long Should It Last?

Average Statistical Life Expectancy of common home components.  This helpful guide will give you a general idea of how long these will last depending on the care and maintenance it is given.

 

Item How Long (in Years)
Asphalt Shingle Roof 18-25
Asphalt Rolled Roof 8-12
Furnace 18-25
Gas Hot Water Tank 8-12
Electric Hot Water Tank 10-15
Plaster Walls 70-120
Paster Ceiling 60-90
Dry Wall 40+*
Central Air 10-20
Copper Plumbing 70-100
Masonry Walls 100+
Vinyl Siding 25-40
Refrigerator 10-20
Dishwasher 10-18
Gas Ranges 15-25
Washer 10-20
Dryer 10-20

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Tony Morganti, CRS, ABR

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Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate

Tony,  That chart should be helpful.  Thanks for posting it.

Mar 08, 2015 03:53 AM
Michele Cadogan 917-861-9166
Fillmore Real Estate 2990 Av U, Bklyn , NY 11229 - Brooklyn, NY
Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker -

Great chart on the life span of common home components- bookmarked to reference and share.

Mar 08, 2015 09:37 AM
Michael Dagner
Brokers Guild Classic - Denver, CO
Your Denver Homes Realty Expert

Hi Tony, excellent time of service reference for these common home components.  Can't wait for gas hwh's to see more extended life.  Thx.

Mar 08, 2015 10:30 AM