Appliance Guide
Most appliances and small electrical products have fairly predictable life expectancies. Life expectancies are also dependent upon the original cost, the manufacturing quality, how heavily an appliance is used, and whether or not it is properly installed and maintained.
It’s good to consider the life expectancy of an appliance when you are determining whether or repair or replace an appliance. It’s also helpful to know when you might need to budget for a replacement for a major appliance.
| Appliance |
Life Expectancy, in Years |
| Washing machine, top load | 14 |
| Washing machine, front load | 11 |
| Dryer | 13 |
| Refrigerator, side by side | 14 |
| Refrigerator, top mount | 14 |
| Refrigerator, bottom mount | 17 |
| Refrigerator, single door | 19 |
| Refrigerator, compact (dorm) | 5 |
| Range, electric | 17 |
| Range, gas | 19 |
| Cook top | 13 - 20 |
| Dishwasher | 10 |
| Microwave | 10 |
| Garbage disposal | 10 - 12 |
| Trash compactor | 10 |
| Water heater, gas | 11 - 13 |
| Water heater, electric | 13-14 |
| Air Conditioner (room size) | 10 |
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