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Knowing the life expectancy of your home's components can help you to maintain and increase its value over time.  Timely replacement of kitchen appliances, cabinets and counters not only increases efficiencies but can add intrinsic value.  Do you know how long that gas range is supposed to last? 

1. Which type of warm-air furnace has the longest life expectancy? 

              Electric __       Gas  __      Oil __

2. Laminate flooring has a life expectancy of:

             15-25 years  __           20-40 years  __     Lifetime  __ 

3. Heat/Smoke Detectors have a life expectancy of:

            Less than 10 years  __           More than 10 years  __  

4. Central Air Conditioning has a life expectancy of:

            15-20 years   __          20-40 years  __      10-15 years __

5. Aluminum clad windows have a life expectancy of:

            15-20 years  __           20-40 years __       10-15 years __

For the answers to these questions and a complete study for the Life Expectancy of Home Components, produced by the National Association of Home Builders and Bank of America Home Equity, click HERE