Life Expectancy of Home Components New Hampshire and Vermont, one of the questions, that I'm asked the most by Home Buyers, is about the life expectancy of the different components of the home that my client's are haven Inspected.
Will the life expectancies of the different components of a home, really depends on the quality of the installation that was done, the level of maintenance the item needs, the weather and the climate conditions of the area, and the intensity the item is going to be used.
More times than not appliances of a home are replaced, due to the changing styles and the improvements that have been made of the newer ones that come on the market, and personal preferences. And then theres other ones that just have a short life expectancy due to the intensive use they receive.
Life Expectancy of Home Components New Hampshire and Vermont, An then there are others, that the average life expectancy has increased over the pass 35 years because the introduction of new technologie. A gas range has the longest life expectancy, out of all the major appliaces in a home, which is about 15 years. Refrigerators and dryers usual last about 13 years. Microwave ovens and dishwashers last about 9 years.
Kitchens over the years have become larger, and have became what is called a great room of a home. A great room is not only a place to cook, but also an area where folks gather to read, eat, and a place for the kids to do their homework, to use the family computer, to look around the web, and pay their bills.
Medicine cabinets usual last 20 + years, and closet shelves are usual expected to last for a lifetime.
Life Expectancy of Home Components New Hampshire and Vermont, masonry is one of the most durable components of a home. Fireplaces, chimneys, and brick veneers can last a lifetime, and rock or brick wall usual have an average life expectancy of 100 years or so.
Because decks are subject to a wide range of weather conditions in different climates, the life expectancy of a wooden deck can vary significantly. Under the ideal conditions, they have a life expectancy of about 20 years. Vinyl and screen doors usual have a life expectancy of 20 too 40 years, french doors usual have an average life of 30 to 50 years.
The average life of a bathroom shower enclosures is usual about 50 years. Shower doors will last about 20 years. A toilet has an unlimited lifespan, but the working components inside the toilet tank do require maintenance. A whirlpool tub will usual function property for 20 to 50 years, it does depend on use of it.
Life Expectancy of Home Components New Hampshire and Vermont, natural wood floorings have a life expectancy of 100 years or so. You can also expecte Granite, Marble, and Slate to last in the area of 100 years, but they can end up lasting less due to a lack of maintenance. Vinyl floors last up to 50 years, linoleum for about 25 years, carpeting between 8 to 10 years. With appropriate maintenance and normal foot traffic.
The key to the life expectancy of any home compont, is appropriate maintenance being done, by the home owner.
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Dale, thanks for this excellent post. I do like to remind folks that the life expectancy is still just an average. Some things fail fairly quickly, while others will work twice the life expectancy of the product.
Dale--This is great information for buyers...questions often asked about how much maintenance, repairing and replacing.
Dale
Thanks for the terrific info. It will help us all plan . Ibelieve each home needs a maintenance log.
Dale this really is a wonderful post. You absolutely nailed it when you say:
"Will the life expectancies of the different components of a home, really depends on the quality of the installation that was done, the level of maintenance the item needs, the weather and the climate conditions of the area, and the intensity the item is going to be used."
I agree that folks are always asking about the "life expectancy" of every sort of item , appliance and component of a home. And it depends on so many variable factors too! Hope you are doing well and have a great weekend!
Hi, Dale:
I have a horrible fear that the life expectancy of my roof was up until last week! Great information.
Cheers,
Robin
Dale,
Good tips. The problem with all the guidelines is of course the exception. I saw a 30 year old water heater the other day. It did not look swell but it was not leaking and it was real hot.
Hi Dale, My stove and my HVAC are both about 125 years old in people years (really about 30 years old in actual years). They are in excellent health and just refuse to get sick or die which is ok except that I would like a new and beautiful stove.
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One of my HVAC units is 30 years old and then other is 3 years old- the house is on its 3rd replacement. Recent servicing showed the old one is still kicking stong while the younger one is in trouble.
Dale I think you should be 'FEATURED' for this post. This will also help The First Time Home Buyer as well as others to understand what to expect. I agree with Trey, everyone should keep a log and enter specific information for each item.
Great Blog!
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