How long does a refrigerator last?
Typical lifespan
10–17 yr
An insulated cabinet that keeps food cold, normally with a separate freezer compartment.
Typical replacement age for a full-size household unit.
How that compares
Refrigerator against things of a similar time.
Lion 10–20 yr
Refrigerator 10–17 yr
Clothes dryer 10–16 yr
Pit bull 12–16 yr
Peregrine falcon 8–19 yr
Siberian husky 12–15 yr
Red deer 10–20 yr
Great horned owl 10–28 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0769 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 2.3 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 refrigerator
- How much does a refrigerator weigh? 70–170 kg
- How much does a refrigerator cost? 500–3,500 $
- Refrigerator vs Washing machine Side by side
- Refrigerator vs Oven Side by side
- Refrigerator vs Freezer Side by side
- Refrigerator vs Water heater Side by side
- Refrigerator vs Clothes dryer Side by side
- Refrigerator vs Dishwasher Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a refrigerator last?
- A refrigerator lasts 10–17 yr. Typical replacement age for a full-size household unit.
Related pages
- How much does a refrigerator weigh? 70–170 kg
- How much does a refrigerator cost? 500–3,500 $
- 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
- How long does a coffee machine last? 3–8 yr
- Refrigerator vs Washing machine Side by side
- Refrigerator vs Oven Side by side
- Refrigerator vs Freezer Side by side
- Refrigerator vs Water heater Side by side
- Refrigerator vs Clothes dryer Side by side
- Refrigerator vs Dishwasher Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place