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This page lists the average life spans of home appliances (major and small).

Major appliances

Appliance Life expectancy (with planned obsolescence)Template:Efn Life expectancy (without planned obsolescence)Template:EfnTemplate:Citation needed
Air conditioner (room) 10 17
Air conditioner (central) 15 40
Boiler (electric) 13  ?
Boiler (gas) 21  ?
Compactor 6  ?
Dehumidifier 8  ?
Dishwasher 9  ?
Dryer (electric/gas) 13  ?
Freezer 11  ?
Furnace (electric/warm air) 15 40
Furnace (gas/warm air) 18  ?
Furnace (oil/warm air) 20  ?
Garbage disposer 12  ?
Humidifier 8  ?
Microwave oven 9 40
Range/oven hood 14  ?
Range (electric) 13  ?
Range (gas) 13  ?
Refrigerator 13 70
Refrigerator (compact) 9 20
Thermostat 35  ?
Washing machine 10 30
Water heater (electric) 11  ?
Water heater (gas) 10 70
Water heater (tankless) 20  ?

Small appliances

Appliance Life expectancy (with planned obsolescence)Template:Efn Life expectancy (without planned obsolescence)Template:Efn
CRT TV 10 20
LCD or LED TV 7  ?
Digital camera 6 15+
Blu-ray players 6  ?
Game console 6 40+
Laptop 6 25+
Tablet PC 5 15+
Smartphone 3 5
Analog phone 10–20  ?
Incandescent light bulb (Phoebus cartel) 1,000 hours 2,500 hours

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