How Long Do Things Last?

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When buying a home, you want to have a general idea about how long appliances may continue to work so that you can budget for replacement(s) if necessary.  When selling a home, you want to make sure that you provide a home warranty that covers the appliances so that you will not have to worry about appliances breaking down and being contacted by the buyer.  This is a general list of appliances and major structural components of homes.  It is intended to be used as a guideline only.  Make sure you check with a licensed home inspector or appliance manufactures to get written information on these matters. 

The general expectancy of properly installed and maintained products and materials in the home:

bulletDishwasher - 10-12 years (keep drains clear of debris by pre-rinsing dishes)
bulletRange - 19 years gas, 17 years electric, (keep area directly below range lined with foil)
bulletGarbage Disposal - 6-15 years (Avoid contact with hard objects; use cold water)
bulletBathtub – 50 years cast iron, 10-15 years fiberglass
bulletWater Heater – 14 years electric, 11-13 years gas (drain 3-4 gallons from tank each year)
bulletWood Deck – 15 years (paint or preservative each two years)
bulletRoof – 15-30 years asphalt, wood shingles and shakes (shakes preserved every 5-7 years), 50-100 years slate and tile, 5-15 years rolled, 10-20 years tar and gravel
bulletSiding - 50 years vinyl, 20-50 aluminum, 10-100 years wood (depending on moisture)
bulletSink – 8-10 years enamel steel; 25-30 years enamel cast iron or porcelain
bulletCounter Top – 10-15 years laminate, lifetime ceramic tile
bulletExterior door with protected overhang – 80-100 years
bulletGarage door opener – 10 years
bulletCooper wiring – 100 years
bulletSealer, silicone and waxes – 1-5 years
bulletPaint – 5-10 years wall and trim, 7 years exterior
bulletDucts – 30 years galvanized, 15 years plastic
bulletSwimming Pool – 18 years
bulletTrash Compactor – 8-15 years
bulletWallpaper – 7 years
bulletCarpet – 11 years
bulletBrick, Stone Wall – 100 years
bulletGravel Walk – 4 years
bulletConcrete Walk – 24 years
bulletDrywall –30-70 years
bulletMicrowave – 11 years
 

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