Things wear out. Everything in your house has a lifespan. Your electric system, your plumbing, your electrical system, and items that rely on those systems. So below is a guide to help you assess how long items last and, if you know when you purchased them, when you might need to replace them.
| Item | Lifetime |
| HVAC | |
| Boiler | 40 years |
| Electric radiant heater | 40 years |
| Furnace | 15 years |
| Heat pump | 15 years |
| Attic fan | 15-25 years |
| Central air conditioner | 15 years |
| Window air conditioner | 5-7 years |
| Ductwork | 60+ years |
| Dehumidifier | 8 years |
| Humidifier | 12 years |
| Plumbing | |
| Tank water heaters | 10 years |
| Tankless water heaters | 35 years |
| Water lines (copper or plastic | 50 years |
| Faucets and fixtures | 15-20 years |
| PVC waste pipe | 50-80 years |
| Showerheads | Lifetime |
| Toilet | Lifetime |
| Toilet tank components | 5 years |
| Sump pumps | 7 years |
| Electrical | |
| Incandescent lights | 1,000 hours |
| Fluorescent bulbs | 10,000 hours |
| LED lights | 50,000 hours |
| Copper wire | Lifetime |
| Fixtures | 40 years |
| Light controls | 30+ years |
| Solar panels | 20-30 years |
| Ground fault circuit interrupters | 30 years |
| Service panels | 40-60 years |
| Appliances/Other | |
| Dishwashers | 10 years |
| Electric ranges | 13-15 years |
| Freezers | 10-20 years |
| Garbage disposals | 12 years |
| Gas ranges | 10-18 years |
| Microwave ovens | 9 years |
| Refrigerators | 9-13 years |
| Trash compactors | 6 years |
| Washers | 5-15 years |
| Dryers | 13 years |
| Carbon monoxide detectors | 6 years |
| Smoke alarms | 10 years |
Contact Ravinia Plumbing for Home Services
Ravinia Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Electric’s plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians can maintain and repair the plumbing HVAC and electrical systems in your house and can also recommend and install new products as needed. Our customers have relied on us since 1928 (that’s 97 years!) for quality products, knowledgeable technicians, and superior service, including 24/7/365 emergency service. That is why we have made a name for ourselves as the most trusted plumbing, sewer, heating and air conditioning, and electrical company in Chicagoland. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
