Appliance lifespan guide
Typical service lives for appliances and home systems in normal household use. Real life varies with quality, installation, use and maintenance, so treat these as a guide, not a prediction.
| Appliance | Typical life |
|---|---|
| Water heater (tankless) | 15 to 20 years |
| Water heater (tank) | 8 to 12 years |
| Refrigerator | 10 to 15 years |
| Freezer | 10 to 20 years |
| Microwave | 8 to 10 years |
| Range or oven | 13 to 15 years |
| Dishwasher | 9 to 12 years |
| Clothes washer | 10 to 13 years |
| Clothes dryer | 10 to 13 years |
| HRV (heat recovery ventilator) | 15 to 20 years |
| ERV (energy recovery ventilator) | 15 to 20 years |
| Furnace (gas or electric) | 15 to 25 years |
| Boiler (electric) | 13 to 20 years |
| Boiler (gas) | 15 to 30 years |
| Heat pump | 10 to 15 years |
| Air conditioner | 12 to 17 years |
| Dehumidifier | 5 to 8 years |
Near the end of its typical life? Know its exact age first: the date on the label tells you more than a guess from its looks.
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