Life Estimate for appliances and other home repair items.
October 20th, 2008 by Jay
Ever wonder how long various systems last in an average home? So did researchers at Freddie Mac.
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Reproduced with permission from Freddie Mac.
Reproduced with permission from Freddie Mac.
| Appliances | Life Estimate in Years |
| Dishwashers | 5 to 12 |
| Disposals | 5 to 12 |
| Washers and dryers | 8 to 12 |
| Water heaters | 8 to 12 |
| Refrigerators | 15 to 20 |
| Stoves | 15 to 20 |
Gutters and Downspouts |
Life Estimate in Years |
| Galvanized | 15 to 20 |
| Copper | Life of home if well-maintained |
Heating and Air Conditioning |
Life Estimate in Years |
| Warm air furnace | 8 to 12 |
| Heat pumps | 8 to 12 |
| Air conditioning compressors | 8 to 15 |
| Gas chillers | 8 to 15 |
| Hot water boilers | 30 to 50 |
Plumbing |
Life Estimate in Years |
| Gas hot water heater | 8 to 12 |
| Electric hot water heater | 10-15 |
| Private disposal systems (septic) | 15 to 25 |
| Galvanized water pipes | 30 to 50 |
Roofs |
Life Estimate in Years |
| Selvage or asphalt roll | 12 to 20 |
| Wood shake and shingle | 15 to 20 |
| Asphalt | 15 to 20 |
| Fiberglass | 15 to 20 |
| Asbestos shingle | 30-50 |
| Slate | 40-75 |
