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Home Replacement Guides

Appliances, systems, and materials in your home. How long they last, when to replace them, and whether to repair or replace.

Air Conditioner (Central)

Replacement cost: $3,000-$7,000

15-20 years

average lifespan

Brita Filter

Replacement cost: $5-$10

2-2 months

average lifespan

Carbon Monoxide Detector

Replacement cost: $20-$50

5-7 years

average lifespan

Carpet

Replacement cost: $2-$8

8-15 years

average lifespan

Ceiling Fan

Replacement cost: $50-$400

10-15 years

average lifespan

Chest Freezer

Replacement cost: $200-$800

12-20 years

average lifespan

Dehumidifier

Replacement cost: $150-$400

5-8 years

average lifespan

Dishwasher

Replacement cost: $400-$1,200

9-12 years

average lifespan

Doorbell (Smart)

Replacement cost: $100-$300

3-5 years

average lifespan

Dryer

Replacement cost: $400-$1,400

10-14 years

average lifespan

Electrical Panel

Replacement cost: $1,500-$4,000

25-40 years

average lifespan

Exterior Paint

Replacement cost: $2,000-$6,000

5-10 years

average lifespan

Faucet

Replacement cost: $100-$500

15-20 years

average lifespan

Fire Extinguisher

Replacement cost: $20-$80

5-12 years

average lifespan

Furnace

Replacement cost: $2,500-$7,500

15-20 years

average lifespan

Garage Door

Replacement cost: $800-$4,000

15-30 years

average lifespan

Garage Door Opener

Replacement cost: $150-$500

10-15 years

average lifespan

Garbage Disposal

Replacement cost: $100-$400

8-15 years

average lifespan

Gutters

Replacement cost: $600-$2,400

20-50 years

average lifespan

Hardwood Floors

Replacement cost: $6-$15

25-100 years

average lifespan

Hot Water Heater (Tankless)

Replacement cost: $1,500-$4,500

15-20 years

average lifespan

HVAC Air Filter

Replacement cost: $10-$30

1-3 months

average lifespan

Insulation

Replacement cost: $1,000-$5,000

20-80 years

average lifespan

Interior Paint

Replacement cost: $200-$800

5-7 years

average lifespan

Metal Roof

Replacement cost: $10,000-$25,000

40-70 years

average lifespan

Microwave

Replacement cost: $100-$500

7-10 years

average lifespan

Oven/Range

Replacement cost: $500-$3,000

13-20 years

average lifespan

Refrigerator

Replacement cost: $800-$3,000

10-18 years

average lifespan

Roof (Asphalt Shingles)

Replacement cost: $5,000-$15,000

20-30 years

average lifespan

Septic Tank

Replacement cost: $3,000-$10,000

20-40 years

average lifespan

Sewer Line

Replacement cost: $3,000-$25,000

50-100 years

average lifespan

Smoke Detector

Replacement cost: $15-$40

8-10 years

average lifespan

Stucco

Replacement cost: $6,000-$15,000

50-80 years

average lifespan

Sump Pump

Replacement cost: $200-$600

7-10 years

average lifespan

Thermostat

Replacement cost: $25-$250

10-15 years

average lifespan

Toilet

Replacement cost: $200-$800

25-50 years

average lifespan

Vacuum Cleaner

Replacement cost: $100-$600

5-8 years

average lifespan

Vinyl Plank Flooring

Replacement cost: $2-$7

10-20 years

average lifespan

Vinyl Siding

Replacement cost: $5,000-$15,000

20-40 years

average lifespan

Washing Machine

Replacement cost: $500-$1,500

10-14 years

average lifespan

Water Filter (Whole House)

Replacement cost: $300-$1,000

3-5 years

average lifespan

Water Heater (Tank)

Replacement cost: $800-$2,500

8-12 years

average lifespan

Water Softener

Replacement cost: $500-$2,500

10-15 years

average lifespan

Well Pump

Replacement cost: $800-$2,500

8-15 years

average lifespan

Windows

Replacement cost: $300-$1,000

15-30 years

average lifespan