Life Expectancy of Parts of Your Home

* Kitchen Sink (enamel-coated steel) Ð 5-10 years
* Kitchen Faucet Ð 15 years
* Kitchen Cabinets Ð 50 years
* Microwave Oven Ð 9 years
* Range Ð 13-15 years
* Dishwasher Ð 9 years
* Refrigerator Ð 13 years
* Garbage disposal Ð 12 years
* Washing Machine Ð 10 years
* Dryer -13 years
* Shower Enclosure Ð 50 years
* Toilet Ð Lifetime
* Whirlpool Tub Ð 20-50 years
* Tub/Shower Faucets Ð 20+ years
* Wood or stone flooring Ð 100 years
* Carpeting Ð 8-10 years
* Electric switches and sockets Ð 10+ years
* Garage Door Opener Ð 10-15 years
* Home security system/Smoke Detector Ð 5-10 years
* Furnace Ð 15-18 years
* Heat Pump - 16 years
* Air Conditioning Unit Ð 10-15 years
* Driveway (asphalt) Ð 15-20 years
* Exterior Paint Ð up to 15 years
* Wood Deck Ð 10-15 years
* Roof (asphalt shingles) Ð 20 years
* Windows Ð 15-30 years

Source: National Association of Home Builders/Bank of America Equity Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components