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Life Expectancy of Your Appliances

          Have you ever wondered how long your refrigerator should last you? What about how
       long until you can be expected to purchase another washer and dryer? With care and
       preventive maintenance, you should expect to get the most out of your appliances. The
       following chart is a guide to how long you may expect your appliances to perform for you:
  Life Expectancy (Years)
Microwaves

Ranges. electric

Ranges, gas

Refrigerators

Freezers

Washers

Dryers, electric

Dryers, gas

Dishwashers

Garbage Disposals

5

13

15

10

12

8

11

11

9

10
Average
Low
High
10

20

23

18

20

16

18

16

16

15
8

16

19

14

16

12

14

13

12

16
* As reported in the 23rd annual portrait of the U.S. Appliance Industry

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