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Here's when you need to replace everything in your house, from your toaster to your floors

HVAC filter — 1-3 months, depending on the season

Here's when you need to replace everything in your house, from your toaster to your floors

HVAC filter — 1-3 months, depending on the season

HVAC filter — 1-3 months, depending on the season

Brita water filters — 2 months

Brita water filters — 2 months

Source: Brita

Brita water filters — 2 months

Brita water filters — 2 months

Source: Brita

Toothbrush — 3-4 months

Toothbrush — 3-4 months

Toothbrush — 3-4 months

Toothbrush — 3-4 months

Pillows — 1-2 years

Pillows — 1-2 years

Source: Prevention

Pillows — 1-2 years

Pillows — 1-2 years

Source: Prevention

Make-up brushes — 2 years (and wash regularly)

Make-up brushes — 2 years (and wash regularly)

Source: AllYou.com

Make-up brushes — 2 years (and wash regularly)

Make-up brushes — 2 years (and wash regularly)

Source: AllYou.com

Bike helmet — 3-5 years, or after a serious trauma

Bike helmet — 3-5 years, or after a serious trauma

Bike helmet — 3-5 years, or after a serious trauma

Bike helmet — 3-5 years, or after a serious trauma

Can opener — 4-6 years

Can opener — 4-6 years

Source: CNY Homes

Can opener — 4-6 years

Can opener — 4-6 years

Source: CNY Homes

Tires — 6 years, or until the tread has been worn

Tires — 6 years, or until the tread has been worn

Source: Edmund's

Tires — 6 years, or until the tread has been worn

Tires — 6 years, or until the tread has been worn

Source: Edmund's

Vacuum cleaner — 5-7 years

Vacuum cleaner — 5-7 years

Vacuum cleaner — 5-7 years

Vacuum cleaner — 5-7 years

Mattress — 7 years

Mattress — 7 years

Source: ABC News

Mattress — 7 years

Mattress — 7 years

Source: ABC News

Power strips — depends on how often they're used, but generally 7 years

Power strips — depends on how often they

Power strips — depends on how often they're used, but generally 7 years

Power strips — depends on how often they

Toaster — 6-8 years, if cleaned properly

Toaster — 6-8 years, if cleaned properly

Toaster — 6-8 years, if cleaned properly

Toaster — 6-8 years, if cleaned properly

Microwave — 9 years

Microwave — 9 years

Source: US News

Microwave — 9 years

Microwave — 9 years

Source: US News

Car seats — 6-10 years

Car seats — 6-10 years

Source: Auto Guide

Car seats — 6-10 years

Car seats — 6-10 years

Source: Auto Guide

Carpet — 8-10 years

Carpet — 8-10 years

Carpet — 8-10 years

Carpet — 8-10 years

Smoke detectors — 10 years

Smoke detectors — 10 years

Smoke detectors — 10 years

Smoke detectors — 10 years

Dishwasher — 10-11 years

Dishwasher — 10-11 years

Dishwasher — 10-11 years

Dishwasher — 10-11 years

Fire extinguisher — 6-12 years, but serviced annually and check the gauge monthly

Fire extinguisher — 6-12 years, but serviced annually and check the gauge monthly

Fire extinguisher — 6-12 years, but serviced annually and check the gauge monthly

Fire extinguisher — 6-12 years, but serviced annually and check the gauge monthly

Washer and dryer — 10-15 years

Washer and dryer — 10-15 years

Washer and dryer — 10-15 years

Washer and dryer — 10-15 years

Air conditioning unit — 10-15 years

Air conditioning unit — 10-15 years

Air conditioning unit — 10-15 years

Air conditioning unit — 10-15 years

Hair dryer — 10-15 years, if cleaned properly

Hair dryer — 10-15 years, if cleaned properly

Source: CNY Homes

Hair dryer — 10-15 years, if cleaned properly

Hair dryer — 10-15 years, if cleaned properly

Source: CNY Homes

Garage door opener — 10-15 years

Garage door opener — 10-15 years

Garage door opener — 10-15 years

Garage door opener — 10-15 years

Interior and exterior paint — 15 years

Interior and exterior paint — 15 years

Interior and exterior paint — 15 years

Interior and exterior paint — 15 years

Kitchen faucet — 15 years

Kitchen faucet — 15 years

Kitchen faucet — 15 years

Kitchen faucet — 15 years

Marble counter tops — 20 years

Marble counter tops — 20 years

Marble counter tops — 20 years

Marble counter tops — 20 years

Shower doors — 20 years

Shower doors — 20 years

Shower doors — 20 years

Shower doors — 20 years

Blender — 15-25 years

Blender — 15-25 years

Source: CNY Homes

Blender — 15-25 years

Blender — 15-25 years

Source: CNY Homes

Deck — 20 years

Deck — 20 years

Deck — 20 years

Deck — 20 years

Stove top and oven — 20 years

Stove top and oven — 20 years

Stove top and oven — 20 years

Stove top and oven — 20 years

Linoleum floors — 25 years

Linoleum floors — 25 years

Linoleum floors — 25 years

Linoleum floors — 25 years

Refrigerator — 15-30 years

Refrigerator — 15-30 years

Refrigerator — 15-30 years

Refrigerator — 15-30 years

Roofing— 20-30 years, depending on the materials

Roofing— 20-30 years, depending on the materials

Roofing— 20-30 years, depending on the materials

Roofing— 20-30 years, depending on the materials

Screen doors — 20-40 years

Screen doors — 20-40 years

Screen doors — 20-40 years

Screen doors — 20-40 years

French door — 30-50 years

French door — 30-50 years

French door — 30-50 years

French door — 30-50 years

Cabinets — up to 50 years

Cabinets — up to 50 years

Cabinets — up to 50 years

Cabinets — up to 50 years

Vinyl floors — 50 years

Vinyl floors — 50 years

Vinyl floors — 50 years

Vinyl floors — 50 years

Plumbing — 25-100 years, depending on the materials used

Plumbing — 25-100 years, depending on the materials used

Source: House Logic

Plumbing — 25-100 years, depending on the materials used

Plumbing — 25-100 years, depending on the materials used

Source: House Logic

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