Home Trends from Nick Baer

NICK BAER

LIFE EXPECTANCIES OF COMMON HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Whether you're staying put in your forever home or are planning to purchase a new abode sooner rather than later, knowing the lifespan of the various appliances and systems in your home is important. Here are some general (average) timelines you can expect with regular maintenance. It's best to have a professional inspect your home and anything you're considering replacing to ensure it's needed, or not. Starting in the kitchen, you can expect to replace appliances like the fridge, dishwasher and microwave about every 10 years. Stoves tend to last around 15 years and freezers 10 to 20. The cabinets should last up to 50 years; floors and countertops about 20 years. This lifespan will be longer for high quality products like stone or marble countertops and bamboo or wood floors. Household items like a furnace should be replaced after 15 to 25 years. Central air conditioning units, oddly enough, tend to last only 7 to 15 years. Windows can last anywhere from 15 to 40 years depending on the material they're made from and the elements they're exposed to. Doors (interior and exterior) should stand the test of time and not need to be replaced unless your style tastes change or something pokes a hole into the door itself. For more information, check out https://www.nachi.org/life-expectancy.htm for an extensive list of life expectancies. It's not necessarily specific to Canada, but will provide an overall idea if you're curious.

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