The following information is provided by Freddie Mac, and provides a rough guide for estimating the normal life of various household components.
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Appliances
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Life Estimate in Years
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| Dishwashers |
5 to 12 |
| Disposals |
5 to 12 |
| Washers and dryers |
8 to 12 |
| Water heaters |
8 to 12 |
| Refrigerators |
15 to 20 |
| Stoves |
15 to 20 |
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Gutters and downspouts
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Life Estimate in Years
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| Galvanized |
15 to 20 |
| Copper |
Life of home if well-maintained |
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Heating and Air Conditioning
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Life Estimate in Years
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| Warm air furnace |
8 to 12 |
| Heat pumps |
8 to 12 |
| Air conditioning compressors |
8 to 15 |
| Gas chillers |
8 to 15 |
| Hot water boilers |
30 to 50 |
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Plumbing
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Life Estimate in Years
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| Gas or electric water heater |
10 |
| Private disposal systems (septic) |
15 to 25 |
| Galvanized water pipes |
30 to 50 |
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Roofs
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Life Estimate in Years
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| Selvage or asphalt roll |
12 to 20 |
| Wood shake and shingle |
15 to 20 |
| Asphalt |
15 to 20 |
| Fiberglass |
15 to 20 |
| Asbestos shingle |
30-50 |
| Slate |
40-75 |
© 1995-2000 Freddie Mac. All rights reserved.
Reproduced with permission from Freddie Mac.
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