HowLongItLasts.com is an appliance lifespan, repair cost, and troubleshooting resource created to help homeowners make confident repair decisions.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to help consumers make confident decisions by providing clear, data-backed insights into how long household appliances and tools actually last and what they cost to repair. Most people don’t know whether their dishwasher should last 5 years or 15, or whether a repair is worth the cost. This site was created to make those decisions easier by cutting through marketing claims and focusing on real-world data. We are based out of the United States.
Meet the Team
How Long It Lasts is owned and operated by Jason Miller. Jason Miller is responsible for all editorial decisions and the operation of HowLongItLasts.com. Jason maintains the site’s testing methodology, sourcing standards, and overall editorial integrity. Jason ensures all content is built on verified reliability patterns, service data, and hands-on evaluation. Jason also publishes educational repair-related content on Youtube or X!
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Contributor focused on repair costs, parts data, and real-world service insights.
How We Gather Information
HowLongItLasts.com analyzes information from real user experiences, professional reviews, repair technicians, product manuals, and community forums to provide realistic expectations about product lifespan and repair costs. While we strive for accuracy, product longevity can vary based on usage, maintenance, and manufacturing differences so occasional outliers should be expected. Our lifespan and repair cost estimates are averages and general guidelines, always consider having a qualified technician diagnose actual issues with your appliance. All guides are independently researched and written. We do not accept paid reviews or sponsored placements. Learn more about our methodology.
Who This Site Helps
How Long It Lasts is designed for homeowners, renters, DIYers, and anyone comparing repair quotes or trying to understand how long their appliances should last. Whether you’re diagnosing a dishwasher that sounds wrong, deciding if a vacuum is worth fixing, or comparing replacement models, our guides help you make confident decisions.
Why You Can Trust Our Content
We rely on verified part suppliers, technician interviews, service manuals, teardown inspections, owner communities, and data from repair shops. Every guide is reviewed for accuracy, written by real humans, and updated as new information becomes available. We do not accept paid placements or sponsored reviews.
Affiliate Disclosure
HowLongItLasts.com participates in affiliate programs that allow us to earn small commissions when readers purchase products through links on our site. These commissions come at no extra cost to you and help support the research and upkeep that goes into maintaining this resource. We only recommend products we genuinely believe offer strong reliability, value, or longevity. However, readers should always compare options and make the choices that best fit their needs. Learn more here.
Contact
Have a question? See an error? Don’t hesitate to reach out to [email protected].