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How long does a vacuum cleaner last?

Typical lifespan
5–12 yr

A motor-driven fan that draws dirt through a nozzle into a bag, bin or cyclone.

Typical service life before replacement.

How that compares

Vacuum cleaner against things of a similar time.

Vacuum cleaner 5–12 yr
Mattress 6–12 yr
Television 6–12 yr
Gray wolf 6–16 yr
Coyote 6–14 yr
Office chair 4–15 yr
Gas grill 5–15 yr
Computer monitor 5–12 yr

What that means over time

Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.
Period How many you would buy
Per year 0.125 replacements
Over 10 years 1.3 of them
Over a 30-year mortgage 3.8 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 vacuum cleaner

Common questions

How long does a vacuum cleaner last?
A vacuum cleaner lasts 5–12 yr. Typical service life before replacement.

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Sources

  1. Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked