A House of Cards: The Life Expectancy of a Home

A HOuse of Cards How long will your house withstand the test the time? 12 13 14 10 11 18 17 19 23 25 22 |20 27 26 1. Roof Life expectancy: 10-30 years 10. Toilet Bowl Life expectancy: 50 years 19. Cooking Pot Life expectancy: 2-3 years 2. Light Bulb (Fluorescent) Life expectancy: 10,000 hours 11. Bedstand Life expectancy: 10-15 years 20. Microwave Life expectancy: 5-10 years 3. Bookshelf Life expectancy: 7-10 years 12. Air Conditioner Life expectancy: 5-30 years 21. Refrigerator Life expectancy: 13 years 4. Glass Window Life expectancy: 15-30 years 22. Sofa Life expectancy: 8-15 years 13. Dresser Life expectancy: 10-15 years 14. Office Chair Life expectancy: 12–15 hours 23. Sun Room Window Life expectancy: 10-15 years 5. House Paint Life expectancy: 7-10 years 24. Garage (Wooden) Life expectancy: 16-26 years 15. Vacuum Cleaner 6. Bed Mattress Life expectancy: 7-10 years Life expectancy: 5-7 years 7. Mirror/Medicine Cabinet Life expectancy: 20 years 16. Washer/Dryer Life expectancy: 8-12 years 25. Automobile Life expectancy: 150,000 miles 8. Bathroom Sink Life expectancy: 15–50 years 17. Kitchen Sink Life expectancy: 105–40 years 26. Driveway Life expectancy: 15-20 years 9. Toilet Seat (Porcelain) Life expectancy: 50 years 18. Kitchen Ventilation Life expectancy: 20-30 years 27. House Foundations Life expectancy: 80-100 years Sources: www.nahb.org | www.thisoldhouse.com | www.dyson.com D000