How Long Should A Clothes Dryer Last?

It’s important to know how long your household appliances typically last. That way, you can plan better when it comes time for replacements or repairs of these crucial parts of any home.

When it comes to the lifespan of clothes dryers, you are what you wear.  Imagine a family of five living on your street, with four children under the age of ten. As it’s laundry day for this household, they are running their clothes dryer as often as possible to accommodate the amount needed in that time frame. Meanwhile, you live alone and have what feels like an oversized capacity washer, so you only need to run one load every few days–sometimes not even once per week!

A dryer is a long-term investment and should last 10-13 years with proper maintenance. That means checking the lint trap after each use. Additionally, making sure that there’s no debris clogging up the vent and that you clean the heating elements at least once yearly!