How long does a toaster last?
Typical lifespan
4–12 yr
A small appliance that browns bread between vertical radiant elements.
Typical service life before replacement.
How that compares
Toaster against things of a similar time.
Mattress 6–12 yr
Television 6–12 yr
Gray wolf 6–16 yr
Vacuum cleaner 5–12 yr
Toaster 4–12 yr
Games console 5–10 yr
Honey badger 5–24 yr
Sailfish 4–15 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.143 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1.4 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 4.3 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 toaster
- How much does a toaster weigh? 1–3.5 kg
- How much does a toaster cost? 15–250 $
- Toaster vs Coffee machine Side by side
- Toaster vs Electric kettle Side by side
- Toaster vs Clothes iron Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a toaster last?
- A toaster lasts 4–12 yr. Typical service life before replacement.
Related pages
- How much does a toaster weigh? 1–3.5 kg
- How much does a toaster cost? 15–250 $
- 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 freezer last? 11–20 yr
- Toaster vs Coffee machine Side by side
- Toaster vs Electric kettle Side by side
- Toaster vs Clothes iron Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place