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How Long Will It Last? An Arizona Home Systems Guide

Typical life spans for A/C units, water heaters, roof underlayment, appliances, and solar, with space to record your own home's install dates.

Whether you're buying a resale home or settling into the one you have, knowing the age of the big-ticket systems helps you plan ahead and avoid surprises. This one-page guide gathers typical life spans from a local home inspection presentation and published industry sources, with notes on how Arizona's heat and hard water change the picture.

Inside the guide:

  • Typical life spans for 18 common home systems and appliances
  • Fillable columns for the year installed and when to plan for replacement
  • What makes Arizona homes different
  • Questions to ask when buying a resale home

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