The information here should be used just for reference. There are many factors playing and it could vary a lot.
Mechanical Systems
Mechanical Systems
|
Expected life in years
|
Air conditioning compressor
|
15-20
|
Forced air furnace, heat pump
|
15
|
Baseboard electric heat systems
|
20
|
Plumbing, waste piping
|
75
|
Hot-Water Boiler
|
20-30
|
Water Pump
|
7 – 10
|
Water Softener
|
20
|
Electric / Gas Water Heater
|
10
|
Tankless Water Heater
|
20
|
Interior Materials
Materials
|
Expected life in years
|
Carpeting
|
11
|
Interior Paint
|
7 – 10
|
Vinyl Floor
|
20 – 30
|
Wood Floor
|
100+
|
Bathroom fixtures, porcelain and cast iron
|
50
|
Fiberglass tub/showers
|
15
|
Kitchen cabinets (particle board and laminates)
|
15-20
|
Kitchen cabinets, solid wood and plywood construction
|
20-50
|
Counters, Tile
|
50+
|
Counters, Laminate
|
15
|
Counters, Wood
|
20+
|
Counters, Granite
|
20+
|
Exterior Materials
Materials
|
Expected life in years
|
Aluminum Siding
|
20 – 50
|
Exterior Deck
|
15
|
Exterior Paint
|
7 – 10
|
Garage Door
|
20 – 50
|
Garage Door Opener
|
10
|
Roofing, Composition
|
15-30
|
Roofing, wood shingles
|
20-30
|
Roofing, Tile
|
50
|
Veneer (Brick, Stone)
|
100+
|
Vinyl Siding
|
50
|
Wood Siding
|
10 – 100
|
Appliances
Appliance
|
Expected life in years
|
Microwave oven
|
10
|
Garbage disposal
|
12
|
Trash compactor
|
10
|
Water heater, gas
|
13
|
Water heater, electric
|
13-14
|
Water heater, tankless (on demand)
|
20+
|
Smoke detector
|
10
|
Refrigerator, side by side
|
14
|
Refrigerator, top mount
|
14
|
Refrigerator, bottom mount
|
17
|
Refrigerator, single door
|
19
|
Refrigerator, compact (dorm type)
|
5
|
Washing machine, top load
|
14
|
Washing machine, front load
|
11
|
Dryer
|
13
|
Range, electric
|
17
|
Range, gas
|
19
|
Dishwasher
|
10
|
Cooktops
|
13-20
|
Air Conditioner (room size)
|
10
|
Exceptions
Please feel free to add the exceptions you know as below
- 6/7/2015 - My builder grade water heater has been working for 25 years.