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Life expectancy: 9 years. Replacement cost: From $50 for a compact countertop model to $2,000 for a built-in convection microwave. Negative reviews for uneven cooking and possible, hidden health hazards have done little to discourage the popularity of microwave ovens. They provide the ultimate cooking convenience.
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.