When to Replace Home Appliances in a Remodel

Tips on How to Make Your Home Appliances Last

If you own a home, you know how many moving parts need care, service, and repair. A functioning home has quite the maintenance schedule, and the home appliances definitely need to be on the list. But, if you have no idea how old your devices are or how long they should last, the task may seem a bit daunting.

The lifespan of home appliances depends mostly on the care and usage of the equipment. Obviously, a large family puts more wear and tear on a machine than perhaps a retired couple would.

Whether well-loved or occasionally graced, a service and maintenance plan will help your appliances to live their appliance lives to their fullest. However, Georgia Home Remodeling is ready to replace appliances with the new shiny units that make the remodel brand-new. It is all a part of the homeowner’s experience.

Keep reading to learn how long your new appliances should last after your remodel.

Home Appliance Lifespans

On average, a new appliance will last between 5 and 20 years. That is a pretty big gap, so let’s clarify. Lifespan depends on the frequency of use, the unit’s quality, and the machine’s care taken.

Here are the average lifespans of each general type of appliance. Listed from low to high, somewhere in between is where your machine will fall. Remember to also factor in your personal usage and the quality of the appliance.

Refrigerators: 12-18 years
Freezers: 12-20 years
Dishwasher: 9-16 years
Washing Machine: 10-16 years
Gas or electric dryers: 11-16 years
Gas or electric range/oven: 13-20 years
Garbage Disposals: 10-15 years
Microwaves: 5-10 years

Knowing the high life expectancy and the low side as well, you can take the average figure in your usage and hope for the best. Proper care and maintenance should yield a good long life for the units.

But, there is one caveat we haven’t mentioned yet. Occasionally, technology changes, and you may decide to upgrade before the appliance has reached the end of its useful life. You are entitled to change your mind. That is what a remodel is all about.

Increasing the Lifespan of Home Appliances

First things first, check the age of the appliance you are considering replacing. You’ll find the manufacture date on a tag where the serial number is located. Armed with the unit’s age, you can perform a few simple tasks to increase the usefulness of your machine.

Clean the appliance regularly. You see, when a dishwasher or washing machine gets a proper cleaning, the drains and pipes get clean too. Cleaning prevents clogs and water calcification, helping the motor run smoothly. A stovetop transmits heat more evenly when clean. And a clean oven makes food taste better. Don’t forget; a refrigerator cools better when not overstuffed.
The Owner’s Manual clearly states the proper way to use the appliance, but most people don’t even read them. Operator error is unfortunate, but it is often the issue with home appliances. Your dryer functions best when on the right settings, and garbage disposals should not have grease poured down them. You get the idea.
Homeowners should schedule necessary repairs and maintenance with an appliance repair company you trust. They will keep your appliances running well and warn you if any parts need repair or replacement.

Your Home Remodel Includes Appliances

Who wants a beautiful new kitchen with old and dingy appliances? It simply doesn’t make sense. Knowing how long you will get out of those appliances will help you determine your remodel’s value. For instance, a new microwave will not increase your return on investment, but a Refrigerator will. And under the heading of “all brand-new appliances,” your ROI will be great at the time of sale.

Once you have replaced appliances, the professional staff at Georgia Home Remodeling suggests building appliance replacement into your budget. When you have proper documentation of each machine’s manufacture date, you can easily estimate when to set aside the money for a replacement. Who knows, that may just mean another remodel! Now that would be fun.

Georgia Home Remodeling Will Help

Are you overwhelmed when walking onto an appliance showroom floor? We can sympathize. Trust the experts at Georgia Home Remodeling to recommend the makes and models for the look you want to achieve in your home remodel.

Contact us to set up a consultation for your remodel design today!