Every appliance has a general lifespan, and understanding that can help you prepare for future repairs or replacement. Our appliance life expectancy chart gives homeowners a simple guide to how long major household appliances may last under normal use. While actual lifespan can vary depending on maintenance, usage, and brand quality, this chart is a helpful starting point when deciding what to do next.

Keeping up with maintenance and addressing small repairs early can often help extend the life of your appliances. If you have an appliance that is no longer performing the way it should, we can help you determine whether repair makes sense or if replacement may be the better option.

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Bar chart showing average life expectancy of major household appliances, with low and high estimates in years. Appliances include dishwasher, dryer, freezer, garbage disposal, grill/barbecue, microwave, cooktop/oven/range, refrigerator, vent hood, washing machine, and wine cooler. High estimates are generally higher than low estimates for each appliance.

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If you are unsure how old your appliance is, start by locating the model and serial number tag. This label is often found inside the door, on the back of the appliance, or behind a removable access panel. Some appliances list the manufacture date clearly, while others require the serial number to be decoded to determine the age.

If the date is not shown, you can often search the appliance brand and serial number online to estimate when it was made. Knowing the age of your appliance can be helpful when deciding whether to repair it or replace it, especially if it is already nearing the end of its expected lifespan.

Regular maintenance can help extend the life of an appliance, but if it is beginning to break down more often, age can play a big role in whether a repair still makes sense. If you are not sure what to do next, Knapp’s Appliance Service can help you make the right call.

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