Home Appliance Life Expectancy Cheat Sheet
Whether you’re shopping for a home or budgeting for the future, it’s important to get a general sense of how long you can expect your home appliances to last. If you’re in the market for a new home, your agent can provide you with details regarding which appliances are included (the washer and dryer are typically not sold with the home, for example). Your agent can also help you find out the approximate age of these appliances.
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Air conditioners (room) – 10 years
Air conditioners (central) – 15 years
Dishwashers – 9 years
Dryers – 13 years
Furnaces – 15-20 years
Ranges – 13-15 years
Refrigerators – 13 years
Washing machines – 10 years
Water heaters – 10-11 years
Of course, these life expectancies can vary greatly based on the quality of the appliance, maintenance, and usage.
Information provided by the National Association of Home Builders