Jun

17

When should I replace parts of my home?

Filed Under Brampton, Condos, Homes, Real Estate, Renovations, The Numbers 

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Although this article may be useful for people living in older homes, purchasers of newer homes can also benefit from this. A home in not unlike a car - it’s made up of a variety of components that have different life expectancies and that need to be replaced throughout various stages of it’s use. If you live in a new home, this list is merely something to keep in mind down the road as your house ages. If you’re living in a older home, it’d be wise to check up on the different parts of your home to see if it’s time for them to be replaced.

Here is a list of important items in your home and their average life expectancies:

The Roof

  • Standard asphalt shingles - 12-15 years.
  • Premium asphalt shingles - 15-30 years.
  • Wood shingles - 10-20 years.
  • Concrete or clay tiling - 20-40 years.
  • Asbestos cement - 40-80 years.
  • Slate tiles - 40-80 years.
  • Roll roofing - 5-15 years.
  • Tar and gravel - 15-25 years.
  • Metal - 60 years.

Heating

  • Forced air furnace - 10-25 years.
  • Oil tank - 20 years.
  • Welded steel water/steam boiler - 15-30 years.
  • Cast iron water/steam boiler - 30-50 years.
  • Water/steam circulating pump - 10-25 years.

Cooling

  • Central air - 10-25 years.
  • Heat pump - 10-15 years.
  • Window air conditioning - 10-20 years.

Plumbing

  • Galvanized water pipes - 20-25 years.
  • Hot water heater - 5-15 years.
  • Septic/sewer pump - 5-10 years.
  • Well pump - 10 years.

Appliances

  • Dishwasher - 5-12 years.
  • Dryer - 10-25 years.
  • Garbage disposal - 5-12 years.
  • Oven/range - 15-20 years.
  • Washing machine - 5-15 years.

As always, this is only a general guide. Some components may need to replaced sooner due to wear and tear, while others may last longer because of great quality.

Till next time!

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