Is It Time to Replace That Appliance? Here’s How to Know - and Why You Should Be Tracking It
That Appliance Isn’t Going to Last Forever. Are You Ready?
The fridge is still running.
The dryer’s a little noisy, but it works.
The dishwasher just needed a “quick reset” (for the third time this month).
Most homeowners wait until an appliance dies completely before replacing it, and that delay often leads to rushed decisions, higher costs, and emergency repair bills.
What if you had a better system?
⏳ How Long Do Home Appliances Actually Last?
Refrigerator: 10–15 years
Dishwasher: 8–12 years
Washing Machine: 8–10 years
Dryer: 10–13 years
Water Heater: 8–12 years
HVAC System: 15–20 years
But here’s the thing: you can’t plan ahead if you don’t know what you’re working with.
🔍 3 Signs It’s Time to Replace, Not Repair
Frequent Repairs
If you’re calling the same tech every 3–6 months, replacement may be cheaper long term.Energy Bill Spikes
Older appliances lose efficiency and cost you more every month.No Record of Service History
If you don’t know when it was installed, serviced, or repaired… you’re flying blind.
📲 How HomeLedger Helps You Plan Ahead (Instead of Panic Later)
With HomeLedger, you can:
✅ Log every appliance by brand, model, and install date
✅ Track repairs, receipts, and warranty info
✅ Set reminders when systems hit key age milestones
✅ Make informed decisions about replacement timing, not emergency fixes
Most people don’t replace appliances on time because they don’t know when the time is.
With HomeLedger, you do.
👉 Know what you own. Plan what’s next.
Start tracking your appliances and protecting your budget with HomeLedger.