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Appliance life expectancy

Everything in your home is on a clock — but nobody tells you where the hands are. Typical lifespans for the appliances that matter, from manufacturer guidance and industry surveys. Tap one for the full picture: what shortens it, what extends it, and when repair stops being worth it.

Appliance	Typical	Range
Gas boiler	12 years	10–15 years
Air-source heat pump	15 years	15–20 years
Hot water cylinder	12 years	10–15 years
Washing machine	10 years	8–12 years
Washer-dryer	8 years	6–10 years
Tumble dryer	10 years	8–12 years
Dishwasher	10 years	9–12 years
Fridge freezer	12 years	10–15 years
Chest freezer	14 years	12–16 years
Electric oven	13 years	10–15 years
Gas hob	15 years	12–17 years
Microwave	8 years	7–10 years
Extractor hood	12 years	10–15 years
Electric shower	8 years	6–10 years
Air-conditioning unit	12 years	10–15 years
Smoke alarm	10 years	8–10 years
Carbon monoxide alarm	10 years	7–10 years

Typical ranges, not guarantees — care, water hardness and usage move every figure. Each appliance page explains its own factors.