How long does a dehumidifier last?
Typical lifespan
5–12 yr
A refrigerated coil that condenses water out of room air into a tank or a drain hose.
Typical service life before replacement.
How that compares
Dehumidifier against things of a similar time.
Dehumidifier 5–12 yr
Mattress 6–12 yr
Television 6–12 yr
Gray wolf 6–16 yr
Vacuum cleaner 5–12 yr
Coyote 6–14 yr
Office chair 4–15 yr
Gas grill 5–15 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.125 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1.3 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 3.8 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 a dehumidifier
- How much does a dehumidifier weigh? 8–26 kg
- How much does a dehumidifier cost? 130–600 $
- How loud is a dehumidifier? 42–58 dB
- Dehumidifier vs Air conditioner Side by side
- Dehumidifier vs Microwave oven Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a dehumidifier last?
- A dehumidifier lasts 5–12 yr. Typical service life before replacement.
Related pages
- How much does a dehumidifier weigh? 8–26 kg
- How much does a dehumidifier cost? 130–600 $
- How loud is a dehumidifier? 42–58 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 air conditioner last? 8–20 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
- Dehumidifier vs Air conditioner Side by side
- Dehumidifier vs Microwave oven Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place