As the new year approaches, you may be contemplating some major purchases for next year, while understanding that “things happen” and you should be prepared. Given that, here are some guidelines on estimated life for various items in your home, from plumbing and electrical components to HVAC equipment and more.
Note, of course, that actual life will vary with usage, how well you take care of the item, weather, etc.
| Item | Estimated Life |
| Plumbing | |
| Faucets and fixtures | 15-20 years |
| Showerheads | Lifetime if not clogged |
| Sump pumps | 7 years |
| Toilet tank components | 5 years |
| Toilets | Lifetime |
| Water heater | 10 years |
| Water lines (copper or plastic) | 50 years |
| Water softener | 20 years |
| HVAC Equipment | |
| Air conditioner (central) | 15 years |
| Air conditioner (window) | 5-7 years |
| Attic fan | 15-25 years |
| Boiler | 20 to 30 years |
| Dehumidifier | 8 years |
| Ducting | 60-100 years |
| Furnace | 15-18 years |
| Heat pump | 10-15 years |
| Humidifier | 12 years |
| Electrical | |
| Bulbs – incandescent | 1,000-2,000 hours |
| Bulbs – LED | 30,000-50,000 hours |
| Ground fault circuit interrupters | 30 years |
| Service panels | 40-60 years |
| Appliances | |
| Dishwasher | 10 years |
| Dryer | 13 years |
| Freezer | 10-20 years |
| Gas oven | 10-18 years |
| Microwave | 9 years |
| Refrigerator | 9-13 years |
| Washing machine | 5-15 years |
| Exterior | |
| Garage door | 20-25 years |
| Garage door opener | 10-15 years |
| Roofing | 20 years |
| Siding | 30 years |
| Sprinkler system | 20 years |
| Deck | 8-30 years |
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