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ppart/iStock/Getty Images. The refrigerator is one of the most vital appliances in your kitchen because it keeps your food fresh. Unfortunately, most refrigerators don't last forever; you can expect one to function properly for an average of 13 years, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
1 Refrigerator, 13-19 years: The top end of this life expectancy range belongs exclusively to increasingly rare single-door refrigerator units. 2  More common freezer-top and side-by-side models can last 17 and 14 years, respectively. Small repairs to things like failed door gaskets or malfunctioning ice makers are expected, but a broken compressor usually signals the end for a fridge. 2  Washer, 10-14 years, and Dryer, 10-13 years: The life of a laundry machine is completely dependent on how often itâs run.