How long does an oven last?

An oven lasts 10–20 yr. Typical service life before replacement.

How long does a oven last?

Typical lifespan

10–20 yr

An insulated heated cavity for baking and roasting, usually combined with a cooktop in a free-standing range.

Typical service life before replacement.

How that compares

Oven against things of a similar time.

Oven 10–20 yr

Domestic cat 12–20 yr

Koala 10–20 yr

Elk 10–20 yr

Pig 10–20 yr

Ceiling fan 10–25 yr

Stand mixer 8–30 yr

Eurasian lynx 10–24 yr

What that means over time

Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.
Period	How many you would buy
Per year	0.0667 replacements
Over 10 years	1 of them
Over a 30-year mortgage	2 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 oven

Common questions

How long does an oven last?: An oven lasts 10–20 yr. Typical service life before replacement.

How much does a oven weigh? 50–130 kg
How much does a oven cost? 450–4,000 $
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 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
Oven vs Washing machine Side by side
Oven vs Refrigerator Side by side
Oven vs Water heater Side by side
Oven vs Freezer Side by side
Oven vs Clothes dryer Side by side
Oven vs Dishwasher Side by side

Sources

Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked