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- Categories: Ravinia Plumbing
- Date: April 25, 2018

When you purchase items for your home you hope they last a long time. But you are never sure how long. The following table shows the expected life of numerous items. A few things to consider:
- Expected lives will vary. Check with your salesperson and also review warranty information.
- Inexpensive items or items that are not sized or installed properly will have a shorter than average life.
- You need to take care of the items. Regular maintenance and usage will extend the life; not maintaining and inappropriate use with shorten it.
- Keep good records of when you purchased items, so you don’t have to guess how old they are.
- As they approach the end of their useful life, consider replacing them before they break down or require expensive and inconvenient repairs
Item |
Expected Life |
HVAC |
|
Central air |
15-18 years |
Room air conditioners |
10 years |
Ceiling fans |
15 years |
Electric boilers |
13 years |
Gas boilers |
21 years |
Dehumidifiers and humidifiers |
8 years |
Electric furnaces |
20 years |
Gas furnaces |
18 years |
Oil furnaces |
18 years |
Thermostats |
20 years |
Electric radiant heaters |
30 years |
|
|
Appliances |
|
Compactors |
6 years |
Dishwashers |
9 years |
Dryers (electric and gas) |
13 years |
Freezers |
11 years |
Garbage disposers |
12 years |
Microwave ovens |
9 years |
Electric ranges |
13 years |
Gas ranges |
15 years |
Refrigerators |
13 years |
Washing machines |
10 years |
Water heaters (electric) |
13 years |
Water heaters (gas) |
15 years |
Water heaters (tankless) |
20 years |
|
|
Faucets and Fixtures |
|
Kitchen sinks (acrylic) |
50 years |
Kitchen faucets |
15 years |
Shower enclosures |
30 years |
Showerheads |
15 years |
Shower doors |
20 years |
Toilets |
25 years |
Whirlpool tubs |
20 years |
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Ravinia Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Electric
575 Bond St,
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
P: (847) 579-5565
F: (847) 831-5694
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