Appliance Lifespan Checker
Compare your appliance age with its typical service life.
Typical Appliance Lifespans
| Appliance | Typical service life |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 10–15 years |
| Freezer | 10–20 years |
| Washer | 10–14 years |
| Dryer | 10–13 years |
| Dishwasher | 9–12 years |
| Range | 13–18 years |
| Wall Oven | 13–18 years |
| Cooktop | 13–18 years |
| Microwave | 7–10 years |
| Range Hood | 10–15 years |
| Garbage Disposal | 8–15 years |
| Trash Compactor | 8–12 years |
| Ice Maker (freestanding) | 5–10 years |
| Wine Cooler | 8–12 years |
| Water Heater (tank) | 8–12 years |
| Tankless Water Heater | 15–20 years |
| Furnace | 15–25 years |
| Central Air Conditioner | 10–15 years |
| Heat Pump | 10–15 years |
| Window AC | 8–10 years |
| Dehumidifier | 5–8 years |
| Humidifier (whole-house) | 8–12 years |
| Water Softener | 10–15 years |
| Sump Pump | 7–10 years |
| Garage Door Opener | 10–15 years |
Lifespans depend on use, installation, water quality and maintenance. Don't know the age? Use our model number finder to read the manufacture date from the serial number.
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Refrigerator Repair
A household refrigerator keeps fresh food cold with a fresh-food section and usually a freezer compartment, cooled by a sealed refrigerant system and a set of fans.
View serviceWashing Machine Repair
A washing machine fills a tub with water, agitates or tumbles laundry with detergent, then drains and spins water out of the clothes.
View serviceDryer Repair
A clothes dryer tumbles wet laundry in a heated drum and vents moist air outside through a duct.
View serviceDishwasher Repair
A dishwasher sprays heated water and detergent over loaded dishes, drains the dirty water, rinses and dries them in a timed cycle.
View serviceOven Repair
An oven is an enclosed heated cavity, gas or electric, that bakes, roasts and broils using a thermostat or sensor to hold temperature.
View serviceRange Repair
A range combines a cooktop and an oven in one freestanding or slide-in unit, powered by gas, electricity or both.
View serviceMicrowave Repair
A microwave uses a magnetron to produce microwave energy that heats food inside a shielded cavity, in countertop, over-the-range or built-in styles.
View serviceIce Maker Repair
A built-in ice maker is a dedicated undercounter appliance that freezes clear ice cubes on an evaporator plate and stores them in an insulated bin.
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