Appliances are arguably the most important fixtures in a home aside from the home itself, and in their absence, regular life would come grinding to a halt. The sad reality is that your appliances will break down eventually — new appliances can even break faster, even if you do everything right. If you've never maintained your appliances before, we highly recommend looking into that, especially with newer, more finicky models. With all of that said, it's good to know how much time you can reasonably expect out of your appliances. So, if you're curious how long you can expect your average appliance to last, scroll on down.