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title: "How long does a freezer last?"
description: "A freezer lasts 11–20 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/freezer/
site: "At One Place"
---

# 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

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| 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?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/freezer/) — 35–120 kg
- [How much does a freezer cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/freezer/) — 250–1,600 $
- [Freezer vs Washing machine](https://atoneplace.net/vs/freezer-vs-washing-machine/) — Side by side
- [Freezer vs Refrigerator](https://atoneplace.net/vs/freezer-vs-refrigerator/) — Side by side
- [Freezer vs Oven](https://atoneplace.net/vs/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.

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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)