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Q: How long do home features and appliances usually last?
A: The information in this chart is provided by the National Association of Home Builders. This chart represents the average life expectancy of individual components and systems of your home, as determined by a comprehensive survey of manufactures, trade associations and researchers. The life expectancy may vary greatly depending on quality of material, installation, maintenance, environmental factors and use.
Item/Appliance.........................Years
Dishwasher............................................10
Microwave.............................................11
Gas Range.............................................19
Electric Range.........................................17
Cast-Iron Bathtub.................................10-15
Fiberglass Bathtub................................10-15
Electric Water Heater.................................14
Gas Water Heater.................................11-13
Ceramic Tile Countertop.........................10-15
Laminated Countertop............................10-15
Exterior Door With Protected Overhang......80-100
Garage Door...........................................10
Waterproofing Sealer................................1-5
Waterproofing Silicone..............................1-5
Waterproofing Waxes................................1-5
Wall And Trim Paint................................5-10
Exterior Paint........................................7-10
Washer..................................................13
Dryer...................................................14
Refrigerator............................................17
Carpet..................................................11
Galvanized Ducts.....................................30
Plastic Ducks..........................................15
Wood Deck............................................15
Swimming Pool......................................18
Brick Wall.........................................100+
Stone Wall.........................................100+
Gravel Walk............................................4
Concrete Walk........................................24
Asphalt Shingle Roof.............................15-30
Wood Shingle Roof...............................15-30
Slate Roof.........................................50-100
Tile Roof...............................................50
Gutters.................................................30
Boilers.................................................30
Gas or Oil-Fired Furnace............................18
Heat Pump.............................................15
Central Air Conditioner..............................15
Pumps, Sump And Well.............................10
Concrete Block Foundation........................100
Poured Concrete Foundation......................200
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