A lot of the cookware we listed in this guide is meant to last for decades, if not a lifetime.  For these items, you should check the manufacturers’ labels for warranty information and make sure to contact the manufacturer if something goes wrong with an item before the warranty ends.   Most stainless steel and cast iron products should last for many long years when cared for properly.  The one type of cookware that will need to be replaced with frequency is non-stick cookware.  This type should be replaced after five years of use or when the pans begin to peel.