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Life Expectancy of Appliances (years)
| Freezer | 20 |
| Refrigerator | 15 |
| Range, Gas | 13 |
| Range, Electric | 12 |
| Dishwasher | 11 |
| Washer | 11 |
| Clothes Dryer, Gas | 13 |
| Clothes Dryer, Electric | 14 |
| Television, B&W | 11 |
| Television, Color | 12 |
| Room Air Conditioner | 7 |
| Heater, Gas & Electric | 10 |
This does not include repair estimates. Periodically, Consumer Reports publishes frequency of repair records on selected appliances. These may be used to compare brands.
