How Long Will Your House Last?

A part-by-part guide to the life expectancy of the pieces and systems in your home.

A part-by-part guide to the life expectancy of the pieces and systems in your home.

Furnace | 15-18yrs

Home Security System/Smoke Detector | 5-10 yrs

Electric Switches and Sockets | 10+ yrs

Toilet | Lifetime

Shower Enclosure | 50 yrs

Tub/Shower Faucets | 20+ yrs

Whirlpool Tub | 20-50 yrs

Wood Deck | 10-15 yrs

Wood or Stone Flooring | 100 yrs

Garage Door Opener | 10-15 yrs

Driveway (asphalt) | 15-20 yrs

Dishwasher | 9 yrs

Garbage Disposal | 12 yrs

Dryer | 13 yrs

Range | 13-15 yrs

Washing Machine | 10 yrs

Refrigerator | 13 yrs

Kitchen Sink (enamel-coated steel) | 5-10 yrs

Microwave Oven | 9 yrs

Kitchen Faucet | 15 yrs

Kitchen Cabinets | 50 yrs

Carpeting | 8-10 yrs

Exterior Paint | up to 15 yrs

Roof (asphalt shingles) | 20 yrs

Heat Pump | 16 yrs

Windows | 15-30 yrs

Air-Conditioning Unit | 10-15 yrs