
9 Jenny Lane, Narragansett, RI
When should I replace different parts of my house?
Not all parts of a house need to be maintained annually. A 2007 study by the National Association of Homebuilders detailed the life expectancy of most items typically found in a home. Some materials can last forever. But appliances and many other items have an expiration date. Plan for the demise of these appliances before they go kaput. Make a list of the objects in your home, noting the year they were installed and set aside money for their eventual replacements.
Here is a list of when parts of your house need to be replaced:
5 years
- Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
10 years
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Garbage disposal
- Microwave
- Security system
- Washing Machine
- Water heater (gas or electric)
- Window unit air-conditioners
10 to 15 years
- Automatic garage door opener
- Interior and exterior paint
- Kitchen faucet
- Aluminum windows
- Central air-conditioner
- Dryer
- electric boiler
- Electric furnace
- Range/oven hood
- Range (gas or electric)
- Refrigerator
20 to 25 years
- Aluminum Gutters
- asphalt driveway
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete shingle roof
- Linoleum floor
- Marble counter-top
- Sprinklers and valves
- Vinyl door
- Wood shutters
- Wooden deck
- Gas Boiler
- Gas or oil furnace
- Tankless water heater
30 years
- Thermostat
- Aluminum downspouts
- Wooden shake roof
- Wooden windows
50 years
- Copper, concrete or slate roof
- Copper gutters
- Kitchen sink
- Vinyl floor
100 years to forever
- Chimney
- Concrete foundation
- Concrete waste pipes
- Copper-plated electrical wiring
- Fiberglass, steel or wood doors
- Fireplace
- Wood floors
- Wood, vinyl, brick or stone siding