Below is a list of the life expectancy of some of the most common home appliances and components. We have compiled a list from everything from your dishwasher to your heater. This list should help you plan maintenance and when you may need to start thinking about a replacement appliance or component. Owing a home already has added expenses and this list should help out be more prepared for when a home appliance or home component is about to expire.
| Appliance | Life In Years |
| Dishwasher | 10 |
| Disposal | 10 |
| Dryer | 14 |
| Refrigerator
*Compact *Standard |
14
17 |
| Freezer
*Compact *Standard |
12
16 |
| Range
*Built In Electric *Built In Gas |
17
19 |
| Microwave Oven | 11 |
| Washer | 13 |
| Smoke Detector | 12 |
| Security Alarm | 14 |
Countertops
| Laminate | 10 – 15 |
| Ceramic Tile | Lifetime |
| Granite | 20+ |
| Wood | 20+ |
Doors
| Screen | 25 – 50 |
| Exterior
*Protected Overhang *Unprotected |
80 – 100
25 – 30 |
| Garage Door | 20 – 50 |
| Garage Door Opener | 10 |
Air Conditioning
| Air Conditioning Unit
*Central Air *Window Element |
15
10 |
| Air Compressor | 15 |
| Humidifier | 8 |
Heaters
| Water Heater
*Electric *Gas |
14
11 – 13 |
| Forced Air Furnace | 15 |
| Furnace Gas/Oil | 18 |
| Radiant Heater
*Electric *Hot Water/Steam |
15
25 |
| Pump/Sump/Well | 10 |
| Air Terminal Diffuser | 27 |