"dsi1" > wrote in message ...
> Lin wrote:
>> blake murphy wrote:
>>
>>> you're probably right. i have never shopped for a refrigerator - i'm a
>>> renter, so i talk to the landlord. the unit here is the same one as
>>> when i
>>> moved in about nine years ago.
>>
>> I read somewhere that the "average" lifespan of a refrigerator is 13
>> years. So, if it's been with you for nine and there's a good chance it
>> was there before you -- you might be in for a new one soon! If anything,
>> a newer one will cost less in electricity. Much more efficient these
>> days.
>>
>> --Lin
>
> My experience has been the a refrigerator will typically have a hell of a
> long lifespan. It's probably the most reliable appliance you'll own. My
> guess is that If I bought one today, it would last longer than I would,
> then again, the one I bought 10 years ago will probably outlive me too!
> :-)

Yes, the average life of a fridge is about a dozen years... the compressor
is warranteed for like five years, if after five years the compressor goes
most folks toss it and buy new... too expensive to repair and a good chance
some other expensive part will soon go. If a fridge is used with some care
and not abused it can last twice, even three times as long. The average
life of a gas stove is more like 40 years, and the parts that do wear out
don't cost much relative to purchasing a new stove. A gas stove can
withstand a lot more hard use than a fridge.