The values given below are, or course, industry averages. The life expectancy of a particular product may vary significantly based upon conditions such as, quality of the product, quality of the installation and handling, usage, traffic, environmental factors, maintenance, etc.
| APPLIANCE | YEARS: | |
|---|---|---|
| Compactor | 10 | |
| Dishwasher | 10 | |
| Disposal | 10 | |
| Dryer | 14 | |
| Freezer: | ||
| -compact | 12 | |
| -standard | 16 | |
| Microwave Oven | 11 | |
| Range: | ||
| -free standing electric | 17 | |
| -free standing gas | 19 | |
| -high oven, gas | 14 | |
| Refrigerator: | ||
| -compact | 14 | |
| -standard | 17 | |
| Washer: | ||
| -automatic | 13 | |
| -compact | 13 | |
| Exhaust Fan | 20 | |
| BATHROOMS: | ||
| Cast Iron Bathtub | 50 | |
| Fiberglass Bathtub & Shower | 10-15 | |
| Shower Door | 25 | |
| Toilet | 50 | |
| CABINETRY: | ||
| Kitchen Cabinets | 15-20 | |
| Bath Vanity | 20 | |
| CEILINGS: | ||
| Suspension Ceiling | life | |
| Acoustical Ceiling | life | |
| COUNTERTOPS: | ||
| Laminate | 10-15 | |
| Ceramic Tile high grade installation |
life | |
| Wood/Butcher Block | 20+ | |
| Granite | 20+ | |
| DOORS: | ||
| Screen | 25-50 | |
| Interior: | ||
| -hollow core | 10-30 | |
| -solid corewood | 30-life | |
| Exterior | 20-50 | |
| -protected overhang | 80-100 | |
| -unprotected | 25-30 | |
| Folding | 30-life | |
| Garage Door | 20-50 | |
| Garage Door Opener | 10 | |
| ELECTRICAL: | ||
| Copper wiring: | ||
| -copper plated | 100+ | |
| -copper clad aluminum | 100+ | |
| Bare copper | 100+ | |
| Insulation: | ||
| -armored cable (BX) | life | |
| -conduit | life | |
| FINISHES: used for waterproofing |
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| Paint, Plaster, and Stucco | 3-5 | |
| Sealer, Silicone, and Waxes | 1-5 | |
| FLOORS: | ||
| Oak or Pine | life | |
| Slate Flagstone | life | |
| vinyl sheet or tile | 20+ | |
| Terrazzo | life | |
| Carpet | 11 | |
| Marble | life | |
| FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS: | ||
| Poured footing and foundation | 200 | |
| Concrete Block | 100 | |
| Cement | 50 | |
| Waterproofing: | ||
| -bituminous coating | 10 | |
| -pargeting with ionite | 20-30 | |
| -termite proofing | 5 | |
| baseboard system | 20 | |
| HEATING, VENTILATION, A/C: | ||
| Air Conditioning Unit: | ||
| -central unit new units last longer |
15 | |
| -window unit | 10 | |
| Unit Compressor | 15 | |
| Humidifier Gateway recommends immediate disconnection |
8 | |
| Water Heater: depends on quality of water and type of lining |
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| -electric | 14 | |
| -gas | 11-13 | |
| Forced Air Furnace, heat pump | 15 | |
| Duct Work: | ||
| -plastic | 15 | |
| -galvanized | 30 | |
| Rooftop Air Conditioner | 15 | |
| Boiler | 30 | |
| Furnace, gas or oil fired | 18 | |
| Unit Heater, gas or electric | 13 | |
| Radiant Heater: | ||
| -electric | 15 | |
| -hot water or steam | 25 | |
| Air Terminals: | ||
| -diffuser, grill, or register | 27 | |
| Induction and Fan-coil units | 20 | |
| Damper | 20 | |
| Fan: | ||
| -centrifugal | 25 | |
| -axial | 20 | |
| -ventilating roof mounted | 20 | |
| Coils: | ||
| -DX, water or steam | 20 | |
| -electric | 15 | |
| Heat Exchanger | 24 | |
| Molded insulation | 20 | |
| Pump, Sump and Well | 10 | |
| Burner | 21 | |
| HOME SECURITY: | ||
| Intrusion System | 14 | |
| Smoke Detector | 12 | |
| Smoke/Fire/Intrusion | 10 | |
| INSULATION: | ||
| Foundation, Roof, Ceiling, Wall, and Floor | life | |
| LANDSCAPING: | ||
| Wooden Deck | 15 | |
| Brick or Concrete Patio | 24 | |
| Tennis Court | 10 | |
| Concrete Walk | 24 | |
| Gravel Walk | 4 | |
| Asphault Drive | 10 | |
| Swimming Pool | 18 | |
| Sprinkler System | 12 | |
| Fence | 12 | |
| MASONARY: | ||
| Chimney, Fireplace, and Brick Veneer | life | |
| Brick and Stone Walls | 100+ | |
| Stucco and Mantels | life | |
| MATERIALS: | ||
| Caulking for sealer | 8-10 | |
| Metal for coping | 20-40 | |
| Mortar for walls | 25+ | |
| Plastic for flashing | 25+ | |
| MILLWORK: | ||
| Stairs | 50-100 | |
| Rails and Disappearing Stairs | 30-40 | |
| PAINTS AND STAINS: | ||
| Exterior Paint on Wood, Brick, and Aluminum | 7-10 | |
| Interior: | ||
| -wall paint | 7-10 | |
| -tirm and door | 5-10 | |
| -wallpaper | 7 | |
| PLUMBING: | ||
| Waste Pipe: | ||
| -concrete | 50-100 | |
| -cast iron | 50-100 | |
| -plastic | life | |
| Supply Line: | ||
| -galvanized | 50 | |
| -copper | 80+ | |
| Faucets: | ||
| -high quality | 15-20 | |
| -low quality | 13-15 | |
| ROOFING: | ||
| Asphault/Wood Shingles and Shakes dependent on environment, | 15-30 | |
| Tile | 50 | |
| Slate | 50-100 | |
| Sheet Metal | 20-50+ | |
| Built Up Roofing: | ||
| -asphault | 12-25 | |
| -coat and tar | 12-30 | |
| -asphault composition | 15-30 | |
| -asphault overlag | 25-30 | |
| ROUGH STRUCTURE: | ||
| Basement Floor System | life | |
| Framing | life | |
| SHUTTERS: | ||
| Wood: | ||
| -interior | life | |
| -exterior | 4-5 | |
| Plastic | 7-8 | |
| Aluminum: | ||
| -interior | 35-50 | |
| -exterior | 3-5 | |
| SIDING: | ||
| Gutters and Downspouts | 30 | |
| Siding: | ||
| -wood 10 yrs if constantly wet, 100 if properly maintained | 10-100 | |
| -metal (steel) | 50-life | |
| -aluminum | 20-50 | |
| -vinyl | 50 | |
| WALLS & TREATMENTS: | ||
| Drywall and Plaster | 30-70 | |
| Ceramic Tile | life | |
| WINDOWS: | ||
| Window Glazing | 20 | |
| Wood Casement | 20-50 | |
| Aluminum Casement | 10-20 | |
| Screen | 25-50 | |