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.