How long does a air conditioner last?
Typical lifespan
8–20 yr
A refrigeration circuit that moves heat out of a room, in a window box, a split system or ducted central plant.
Typical service life before replacement.
How that compares
Air conditioner against things of a similar time.
Air conditioner 8–20 yr
Car 8–20 yr
Leopard 10–21 yr
Jaguar 11–22 yr
Snow leopard 10–21 yr
Labrador retriever 10–14 yr
Propane tank 10–12 yr
Mute swan 10–30 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0833 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 2.5 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about an air conditioner
- How much does a air conditioner weigh? 15–60 kg
- How much does a air conditioner cost? 180–1,200 $
- How loud is a air conditioner? 50–70 dB
- Air conditioner vs Dishwasher Side by side
- Air conditioner vs Washing machine Side by side
- Air conditioner vs Dehumidifier Side by side
- Air conditioner vs Oven Side by side
- Air conditioner vs Refrigerator Side by side
Common questions
- How long does an air conditioner last?
- An air conditioner lasts 8–20 yr. Typical service life before replacement.
Related pages
- How much does a air conditioner weigh? 15–60 kg
- How much does a air conditioner cost? 180–1,200 $
- How loud is a air conditioner? 50–70 dB
- How long does a refrigerator last? 10–17 yr
- How long does a washing machine last? 8–14 yr
- How long does a microwave oven last? 6–11 yr
- How long does a dishwasher last? 7–13 yr
- How long does a oven last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a vacuum cleaner last? 5–12 yr
- How long does a clothes dryer last? 10–16 yr
- How long does a water heater last? 8–15 yr
- How long does a freezer last? 11–20 yr
- How long does a coffee machine last? 3–8 yr
- Air conditioner vs Dishwasher Side by side
- Air conditioner vs Washing machine Side by side
- Air conditioner vs Dehumidifier Side by side
- Air conditioner vs Oven Side by side
- Air conditioner vs Refrigerator Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place