How Long Do Things Last?

I saw this ona friend's work website and thought I would share. It is a list of things around your home and how long they should last before they need to be replaced. It can help to start thinking about when to start saving money for a replacement.


Asphalt Driveway 15 years $2-4/sq. ft.
Asphalt Shingle Roof 25 years $1.25-3.50/sq.ft.
Bathroom Basin 16 years $200-350
Bathtub/Tiles 25 years $1500
Carpet indefinite $25-60/sq.ft.
Central Air-conditioning
compressor/or heat pump 11 years $800-3000
Chimney & Liner 100 years $4500-12000
Dishwasher 12 years $500-1000
Exterior Paint 5 years $1000-2500
Faucets 12 years $150+
Garage-Door Opener 10 years $300-450
Garbage Disposal 10 years $150-400
Hot-Air Furnace 18 years $1000-2000
Hot-Water Boiler 22 years $2000-4000
Oven/Stove 20 years $800-1500
Plumbing 20-60 years $1500-4000
Refrigerator 14 years $600-1000
Septic System 30 years $3000-12000
Shower Pan indefinite $900-1600
Siding 40 years $8000-20000
Sump Pump 5 years $150-250
Toilet 35 years $300+
Toilet-Flush Mechanism 10 years $100-150
Vinyl Kitchen Floor 25 years $35/sq.ft.
Washer & Dryer 13 years $650-800
Water Heater 10 years $350-800
Wood Deck 15 years $10-20/sq.ft.