How long does a freezer last?
Typical lifespan
11–20 yr
A stand-alone cabinet held below freezing for long-term food storage.
Typical service life before replacement.
How that compares
Freezer against things of a similar time.
Freezer 11–20 yr
Bull shark 12–32 yr
Domestic cat 12–20 yr
Oven 10–20 yr
Koala 10–20 yr
Elk 10–20 yr
Pig 10–20 yr
Ceiling fan 10–25 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0625 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1.9 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 freezer
- How much does a freezer weigh? 35–120 kg
- How much does a freezer cost? 250–1,600 $
- Freezer vs Washing machine Side by side
- Freezer vs Refrigerator Side by side
- Freezer vs Oven Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a freezer last?
- A freezer lasts 11–20 yr. Typical service life before replacement.
Related pages
- How much does a freezer weigh? 35–120 kg
- How much does a freezer cost? 250–1,600 $
- 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 coffee machine last? 3–8 yr
- Freezer vs Washing machine Side by side
- Freezer vs Refrigerator Side by side
- Freezer vs Oven Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place