Life expectancy – Electronic equipment
13.1
The economic life expectancy of any product is difficult to determine, as price is not always an accurate guide to durability.
13.2
Most products can be expected to last a reasonable period of time but considerations such as price, quality, usage and the environment in which the product is used must be taken into account.
13.3
While the list below is not a comprehensive one it gives a general indication of life expectancy for a range of product types.
Small appliances
Irons, Kettles, Hair Dryers etc. 2 - 5 years
Medium Size Appliances
Cleaners, direct acting space heaters,
refrigerators and freezers, spin and
tumble dryers, Microwave Ovens 3 - 8 years
Larger Appliances
Electric Cookers, 8 - 10 years
Dishwashers, washing machines, 4 – 8 years
Low priced portable CTVs 3 - 5 years
Higher priced non-portable CTVs 5 - 8 years
Low priced VCRs and DVDs 2 - 5 years
Higher priced VCRs and DVDs 5 - 8 years
Low priced Hi-Fi Systems 2 - 5 years
Higher priced Hi-Fi systems 5 - 8 years
Note.
Life expectancy is the length of time a product would reasonably be expected to be able to be economically repaired where the spare parts are available. Some cosmetic parts may not be available for the same period of time as functional parts.
It does not imply that goods should last for a given period of time without going wrong or that the repairer should not make a reasonable charge for a repair.
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