Roofing
50 years
ago, roofs lasted for 20 years and replacement cost was about $2000 for a
shingle roof. 30 years ago, you could get a roof that was advertised to last 35
years for $5000. Now a new 35 year roof could cost $7000.
Indoor
Appliances
Ovens,
microwaves, toasters, barbecue cookers, refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes
washers and clothes dryers still last about 20 years. The price of these
appliances hasn’t changed much over the past few years.
Sub Zero
refrigerators can last indefinitely, but the cost of a new one has tripled from
$3400 in 1990 to $10,000 in 2016. We have been able to service our own Sub Zero
and got parts shipped free. Service costs were reasonable when we needed new
gaskets installed. But I expect replacement parts and installation will be high
when we eventually need a new motor or cooling unit.
Norb
Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader
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