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How
Long Should It Last?
5-10
YEARS
» Carpeting: 8-10
years
» Microwave Ovens: 9 years
» Dishwasher: 9 years
» Smoke Detectors: 5-10 years
» Security Alarm Systems: 5-10 years
10-20
YEARS
» Furnaces: 15-20
years
» Air Conditioners: 10-15 years
» Electric Gas or Electric Water Heaters: 10 years
» Interior or Exterior Paint: 15+ years
» Refrigerator: 13 years
» Washer & Dryer: 13 years
» Marble Countertops: 20 years
» Gas Range: 15 years
» Faucets & Kitchen Sinks: 15 years
» Aluminum Windows: 15-20 years
» Asphalt Shingle Roof: 20 years
30-50
YEARS
» Interior Doors:
30-50 years
» Wood Shake Roof: 30
years
» Wooden Windows: 30 years
» Thermostat: 35 years
50-100
YEARS
» Vinyl Flooring: 50
years
» Kitchen Cabinets: up to 50 years
» Copper Gutters: 50+ years
» Copper, Clay or Concrete Roof: 50+ years
100
YEARS OR MORE
» Brick Siding:
Lifetime of the home
» Solid Hardwood Floors: Lifetime of the home
» Cellulose Insulation: 100+ years
This is just a small
sampling of household appliances and building materials. Like
anything, the better the items have been maintained over the years or the
higher the grade of materials purchased, the longer they may last.
If you'd like a more comprehensive list, please contact Anthony at (303)
520-3179.
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