How long does an electric oven last?
Typical
13 years
Range
10–15 years
A built-in electric oven typically lasts around 13 years. Elements and fans are consumable and cheap to replace — it’s door hinges, seals and control boards that decide when an oven retires.
What decides it
- Grease build-up making elements and fans work hotter
- Door seal integrity — heat escaping past a tired seal cooks the electronics
- Self-cleaning (pyrolytic) cycles: effective but hard on components
When to replace rather than repair
Elements, fans and thermostats are cheap fixes at any age; a failed control board past year 10 usually is not.
Typical ranges from manufacturer guidance and industry surveys — individual machines vary with use and care. General information, not advice on a specific appliance.