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Average Appliance Life Guide

Life expectancy of appliances as reported in the 23rd annual portrait of the U.S. appliance industry.

Major Home Appliances (Excludes Commercial Appliances)

  Life Expectancy (Years)
  Low High Average

Microwaves

5

10

8

Ranges, electric

13

20

16

Ranges, gas

15

23

19

Ranges, hoods

9

19

14

Refrigerators, compact

4

12

8

Refrigerators, standard

10

18

14

Water heaters, electric

6

21

14

Water heaters, gas

5

13

9

Washers

8

16

12

Dryers, electric

11

18

14

Dryers, gas

11

16

13

Dishwashers

9

16

12

Food waste disposers

10

15

13

Freezers

12

20

16

Compactors

7

12

11



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