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Dishwasher
- 10-12 years (Keep
drains clear of debris
by pre-rinsing dishes)
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Range
- 19 years gas, 17 years
electric, (Keep area
directly below range
lined with foil)
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Garbage
Disposal - 6-15
years (Avoid contact
with hard objects; use
cold water) |
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Bathtub
– 50 years cast iron,
10-15 years fiberglass
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Water
Heater – 14 years
electric, 11-13 years
gas (Drain 3-4 gallons
from tank each year)
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Wood
Deck – 15 years
(Paint or preservative
each two years)
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Roof
– 15-30 years asphalt,
wood shingles and shakes
(Shakes preserved every
5-7 years), 50-100 years
slate and tile, 5-15
years rolled, 10-20
years tar and gravel
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Siding
- 50 years vinyl,
20-50 aluminum, 10-100
years wood (depending
on moisture)
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Sink
– 8-10 years enamel
steel; 25-30 years enamel
cast iron or porcelain
|
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Counter
Top – 10-15 years
laminate, lifetime ceramic
tile |
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Exterior
door with protected
overhang – 80-100 years
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Garage
door opener – 10
years |
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Cooper
wiring – 100 years
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Sealer,
silicone and waxes –
1-5 years |
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Paint
– 5-10 years wall
and trim, 7 years exterior
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Ducts
– 30 years galvanized,
15 years plastic
|
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Swimming
Pool – 18 years
|
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Trash
Compactor – 8-15
years |
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Wallpaper
– 7 years
|
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Carpet
– 11 years |
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Brick,
Stone Wall – 100
years |
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Gravel
Walk – 4 years
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Concrete
Walk – 24 years
|
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Drywall
–30-70 years
|
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Microwave
– 11 years |