MESSINA & ASSOCIATES, INC. | 1512 E. Superior St. Duluth, MN 55812 | info@mzr.com
LOCAL 218.728.4436 TOLL 800.385.8842 FAX 218-728-2322
 

LIFE EXPECTANCY
 
   
Component Average Life (yrs.)
Roof Covering  
Asphalt standard shingle 12-15
Asphalt premium shingle 15-30
Wood shingle 10-20
Concrete/clay tile 20-40
Asbestos cement 40-80
Slate tile 40-80
Roll roofing 5-15
Tar & Gravel 15-25
Metal 60
   
Heating  
Forced air furnace 10-25
Oil tank 40
Water/steam boiler-welded steel 15-30
Water steam boiler-cast iron 30-50
water/steam circulating pump 10-25
   
Cooling  
Central air 10-15
Heat pump 10-15
Window air conditioning 10-20
   
Plumbing  
Galvanized water pipe 20-25
Hot water heater 5-15
Septic/sewer pump 5-10
Well pump 10
   
Appliances  
Dishwasher 5-12
Dryer 10-25
Garbage disposal 5-12
Oven/range 15-20
Washing machine 5-15