How long does a washing machine last?
Typical lifespan
8–14 yr
A powered drum that washes clothes, loading either from the top or through a front door.
Typical service life before replacement.
How that compares
Washing machine against things of a similar time.
Car 8–20 yr
Washing machine 8–14 yr
Tiger 8–26 yr
Water heater 8–15 yr
German shepherd 9–13 yr
Black mamba 10–20 yr
Golden retriever 10–13 yr
Doberman pinscher 10–13 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0909 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 2.7 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 washing machine
- How much does a washing machine weigh? 55–115 kg
- How much does a washing machine cost? 400–1,800 $
- How loud is a washing machine? 70 dB
- Washing machine vs Refrigerator Side by side
- Washing machine vs Oven Side by side
- Washing machine vs Water heater Side by side
- Washing machine vs Freezer Side by side
- Washing machine vs Clothes dryer Side by side
- Washing machine vs Dishwasher Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a washing machine last?
- A washing machine lasts 8–14 yr. Typical service life before replacement.
Related pages
- How much does a washing machine weigh? 55–115 kg
- How much does a washing machine cost? 400–1,800 $
- How loud is a washing machine? 70 dB
- How long does a refrigerator last? 10–17 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
- Washing machine vs Refrigerator Side by side
- Washing machine vs Oven Side by side
- Washing machine vs Water heater Side by side
- Washing machine vs Freezer Side by side
- Washing machine vs Clothes dryer Side by side
- Washing machine vs Dishwasher Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place