Exactly how long can a fire extinguisher last?
If you've got one tucked away under the kitchen sink or buried in the garage, you're probably wondering how long can a fire extinguisher last before it's essentially just a heavy metal paperweight. Most people buy one, shove it in a corner, and hope they never have to think about it again. But like that gallon of milk in the back of your fridge, fire extinguishers don't stay good forever. Generally speaking, most fire extinguishers are designed to last somewhere between 10 to 12 years, but that's not a hard and fast rule that applies to every single unit out there. ...