25+ year old appliances working fine, replace them now?

[Zack Kolb]

Hello everyone,

This is my first BP post. First of all, thanks to everyone on the site for the info, it is a great help.

I am just about to move out of my townhouse, into a new property I just purchased, and rent out the townhouse. The question is, nearly all the appliances are near the end of their lifespan, should I replace them prior to finding a tenant?

AC unit - Approx. 25 years
Fridge - Approx. 25 years
Oven - Approx. 25 years
Water Heater - Approx. 25 years
Washer + Dryer - Approx. 25 years

Should I replace them prior to renting it out? I just don't want to get a tenant in there and then one week the AC breaks, the next week its the fridge, next week the oven, and so on. They could last a few more years, or a few more days, and yes I have the cash reserves for replacement, since I planned on them going years ago. I hate to replace things that still work but I don't want the tenant getting in there and having everything break on them right off the bat.

Also, is it standard to include all appliances? I assume yes, include the oven, fridge, dishwasher, water heater and A/c unit. But what about the washer and dryer?

Thanks,

Zack