How long does a dishwasher last?
Typical lifespan
7–13 yr
A built-in cabinet that washes dishes with heated water and detergent on a timed cycle.
Typical service life before replacement.
How that compares
Dishwasher against things of a similar time.
Dishwasher 7–13 yr
Cheetah 8–17 yr
Sofa 7–20 yr
Green anaconda 10–30 yr
Cougar 8–20 yr
Treadmill 7–15 yr
Rottweiler 8–12 yr
Wild boar 4–14 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.1 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 3 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 dishwasher
- How much does a dishwasher weigh? 28–58 kg
- How much does a dishwasher cost? 350–1,800 $
- How loud is a dishwasher? 38–62 dB
- Dishwasher vs Air conditioner Side by side
- Dishwasher vs Washing machine Side by side
- Dishwasher vs Clothes dryer Side by side
- Dishwasher vs Water heater Side by side
- Dishwasher vs Oven Side by side
- Dishwasher vs Refrigerator Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a dishwasher last?
- A dishwasher lasts 7–13 yr. Typical service life before replacement.
Related pages
- How much does a dishwasher weigh? 28–58 kg
- How much does a dishwasher cost? 350–1,800 $
- How loud is a dishwasher? 38–62 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 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
- Dishwasher vs Air conditioner Side by side
- Dishwasher vs Washing machine Side by side
- Dishwasher vs Clothes dryer Side by side
- Dishwasher vs Water heater Side by side
- Dishwasher vs Oven Side by side
- Dishwasher vs Refrigerator Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place