How often does a refrigerator need to be replaced?

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asked Sep 12, 2018 in Maintenance/Repairs by ggreggy (290 points)
How often does a refrigerator need to be replaced?

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answered Sep 12, 2018 by Judy (56,120 points)
Refrigerators should last between 7 to 10 years.

If your refrigerator is 10 years old or older you should be prepared to replace it with a new one soon.

I've never had a refrigerator last me longer than 10 years and I've had one refrigerator suddenly stop keeping cold after 7 years so the lifespan of the refrigerator can vary.

But what I do is put some money into a savings account to set aside to replace appliances so I have the money to just go out and buy a new refrigerator or other needed appliance.

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