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