Heating and air conditioning lifespan and maintenance
Average lifespan: around 15 years
Heating and cooling equipment lasts around 15 years on average. Servicing is often not optional: in France, an annual boiler service is required by law.
Regular servicing keeps you safe (carbon monoxide), cuts energy use, and avoids the breakdown that always seems to happen in midwinter.
The maintenance that matters
Entretien annuel de la chaudière
Recommended frequency: annuel (365 j)
Nettoyage des filtres de la climatisation
Recommended frequency: trimestriel (90 j)
Purge des radiateurs
Recommended frequency: annuel (365 j)
Ramonage
Recommended frequency: annuel (365 j)
Main brands
AristonAtlanticChaffoteauxDaikinDe DietrichElm LeblancFrisquetHitachiJagaMitsubishi ElectricNovaflexPanasonicSaunier DuvalThermorViessmannWolf
Lifespan, appliance by appliance
Frequently asked questions
Is an annual boiler service compulsory?
In France, yes. Gas, oil and wood boilers must be serviced every year by a professional, who issues a certificate as proof.