How Often Should I…?
How often do you find yourself wondering if something around your home needs to be replaced or how long its going to last? Similar to the groceries in your refrigerator and pantry, many items around your home have a “shelf life” or expiration date. In order to save yourself thousands of dollars in unnecessary replacement costs, make sure you are keeping up with all of your routine home maintenance. If you are up to date on all of your home maintenance, you can prolong the shelf life of many things around your home.
If you find yourself asking how often you should replace certain things around your home, read on to find out the average life span of things around your home.
Bedroom Items
- Windows and window frames should be replaced every 20-30 years
- Mattresses should be replaced every 8-15 years
- Interior paint should be freshened up every 7-10 years
- Real wood flooring should be replaced every 20-30 years
- Screen doors should be replaced every 10-20 years
Bathroom Items
- Bath tubs should be replaced every 15-20 years
- Toilets should be replaced every 15-20 years
- Linoleum or vinyl flooring should be replaced every 15-20 years
- Grout should be refreshed every 3-5 years
- Cabinets should be replaced every 20-30 years
- Sinks should be replaced every 15-20 years
- Faucets should be replaced every 15-20 years
Kitchen Items
- Microwaves should be replaced every 5-10 years
- Gas ovens should be replaced every 15-25 years
- Dryers should be replaced every 10-20 years
- Dishwashers should be replaced every 10-15 years
- Refrigerators should be replaced every 10-20 years
- Washing machines should be replaced every 10-20 years
- Garbage disposals should be replaced every 5-15 years
Living Room Items
- Carpet should be replaced every 10-15 years
- Air conditioning units should be replaced every 15-20 years
- Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years
- Carbon monoxide detectors should be replaced every 10 years
Outdoor Items
- Driveways should be replaced every 20-30 years
- Exterior paint should be refreshed every 5-7 years
- Wooden decks should be replaced every 20 years
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