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Many house components and appliances have predictable life expectancies.
The following is a list showing the estimated age and estimated
cost of replaceing several of these components. Keep in mind that
most items will require some repair prior to complete replacement.
The chart is listed below, or you may download the PDF. Simply
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**Please note that cost values vary
based on size of home and type of materials.
Jump To: Exterior • Interior
• Appliances
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COMPONENT
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AVERAGE
LIFE SPAN
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COST
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COMMENTS
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EXTERIOR
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Asphalt Driveway
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15-20 Years
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$400
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Based on resurfacing 20'x30'
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Chimney
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20-40 Years
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$400-$800
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Tuckpoint and cap
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Gutters
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20-30 Years
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$900-$3,000
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Aluminum
(5-8$ per ft)
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Roof- Metal Flashing
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15-20 Years
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$300-$1,500
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Roof - Flashing Seal
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2-4 Years
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$200-$500
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Roof - Asphalt Shingles
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15-25 Years
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$3,000-$5,000
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Cost varies depending on type/grade
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Roof - Asphalt Shingles
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15-25 Years
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$6,000-$10,000
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Complete tear-off and replacement
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Paint Exterior
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5+ years
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$2,000-$10,000
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Depends on preparation and
# of coats
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Siding - Wood
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30 years
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$4,000-$5,000
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Siding - Steel
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30 years
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$2,500 +
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Siding - Vinyl
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40 years
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$1,800 +
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Caulking
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$.25/line ft.
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Sliding Door
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$1,000+
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INTERIOR
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Air Conditioner
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10-15 years
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$900-$2,000
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Central Unit
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Air Conditioner
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10-20 years
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$400-$500
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Window Unit
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Boiler
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20-50 years
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$3,000-$5,000
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Furnace
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20-30 years
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$2,500-$4,000
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Water heater
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8-15 years
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$400-$1,000
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Varies by size and fuel type
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Plumbing
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40-50 years
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$1,000-$3,000
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Paint interior
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5-8 years
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$1,000-$5,000
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Varies by number of rooms
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Electrical service
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$1,000
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Upgrade from fuses
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Carpet
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10-12 years
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$225-$400
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Per room
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APPLIANCES
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Washer & Dryer
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12-15 years
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$700-$800
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Range
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15-20 years
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$400-$600
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Dishwater
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5-15 years
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$350-$500
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Disposal
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5-12 years
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$80-$200
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Refrigerator
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15-20 years
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$400+
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