Old vs. New? Which is better? Most of the time I like a good mix until it comes to those "can't do without it" appliances, etc. I stumbled upon this article from The Old House Web called "Life Expectancy". It talked about how long "things" in your house are suppose to last. Here's a few things we all have in our house and how long they should last:
Dishwasher 10 years
Electric Ranges 17 years
Gas Ranges 19 years
Gas Ovens 14 years
Fiberglass bathtub/showers 10-15 years
Copper wiring 100+ years
Paint, Plaster, & Stucco 3-5 years
Oak/Pine Floors- Lifetime
Carpeting (depends on installation, amount of traffic, & quality of carpet) 11 years
Central Air Conditioning Unit 15 years
Aluminum, exterior Shutters 3-5 years
Gutters/Downspouts 30 years
Ceramic Tile, high grade installation Lifetime
And the list goes on and on. Once items in our houses get a little older, it might be time to purchase a Home Warranty. What's that you say? A home warranty is kinda like insurance as far as you have a one-time yearly cost and then you pay only a certain amount per service call. There are only a few parts that aren't covered. I have had a home warranty on all my homes and they have always paid for themselves. I would highly recommend a home warranty with any pre-loved home.
Isn't it neat to know how long things are suppose to last? Many appliances now-a-days are almost becoming throw away. Sometimes it is cheaper to chunk it and buy new, than it is to repair. That's amazing!
Michelle
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