Household Items’ Life Expectancy*(in years)

Appliances                                                                             

Dishwasher                                                   10

Dryer                                                            14

Microwave                                                     11

Range: electric                                              17

Range: gas                                                   19

Refrigerator                                                  17

Washer                                                        13

Water heater: electric                                    14

Water heater: gas                                       11-13

Kitchen/Bath                                                                         

Bathtub: cast-iron                                          50

Bathtub: fiberglass                                       10-15

Countertop: ceramic tile or laminate               10-15

Interior                                                                                  

Carpet                                                         11

Drywall                                                      30-70

Paint                                                         5-10

Exterior                                                                                 

Deck: wood                                                   15

Door (exterior) with protected overhang         80-100

Foundation: concrete block                             100

Foundation: poured concrete                           200

Garage door                                                   10

Gutters                                                         30

Sidewalk: concrete                                          24

Sidewalk: gravel                                              4

Siding: aluminum                                          20-50

Siding: vinyl                                                   50

Roof: asphalt shingle, wood shingle or shake   15-30

Roof: slate                                                   50-100

Roof: tile                                                      50

Wall: brick or stone                                       100

Wood (depending on moisture)                        10-100

Heating/Cooling                                                                    

Central air                                                      15

Furnace: gas or oil                                           18

Heat pump                                                      15

*estimated by National Assoc. of Home Builders; variations based on

location, condition, etc.