Home-Life Expectancies

Workbench Magazine listed the life expectancies for common household appliances and components.

10+ Years
Washing Machine (10 years)
Termite proofing (12 years)
Refrigerator (13 years)
Kitchen faucet (15 years)
Exterior paint (15 years)
Gas furnace (18 years)

20+ Years
Wood deck (20 years)
Linoleum flooring (25 years)
Aluminum downspouts (30 years)
Wood windows (35 years)
Thermostat (35 years)
Electric radiant heater (40 years)

50+ Years
Acrylic kitchen sink (50 years)
Stucco siding (50–100 years)
Tile floor (75–100 years)
Cast-iron pipe (100 years)
Wood floors (100+ years)
Insulation (lifetime)
Gypsum drywall (lifetime)

Source: Workbench Magazine, October 2007, pg. 11