Find Out the Exact Age of Your Appliance
Decode your serial number instantly to discover when your refrigerator, washer, dryer, oven, or dishwasher was built and whether it is worth repairing.
Brand Serial Decoder
Decode manufacturing year & month across top appliance brands.
Lifespan Estimation
Compare your unit's current age against typical operational life expectancy.
Repair vs Replace
Make an informed financial choice before scheduling expensive part replacements.
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Where to Find Your Appliance Serial Tag
Every home appliance has a manufacturer rating tag containing your exact model number, serial number, and production date. Use this visual guide before requesting repair parts or booking local service in Suwanee.
Refrigerator Tag Locations
To get fast warranty verification or exact replacement parts, locate the rating plate on one of these two common positions:
Inside upper left wall or behind crisper drawer
Ceiling of fresh food compartment or door jamb
Step-by-Step Search Checklist
How to Decode the Manufacturer Date
Appliance manufacturers embed the production year and month directly within the serial code or on a secondary Factory Date (FD) stamp. Knowing your unit's age helps decide between repair or replacement.
- MODEL:Used to order genuine manufacturer replacement parts.
- SERIAL:Unique unit ID needed for warranty and production age verification.
- MFG/DOM:Direct build date (Month/Year) stamped on premium brand tags.
Serial Number Formats by Major Brand
Whirlpool / Maytag / KitchenAid
Standard FormulaSerial Number: 2nd & 3rd digits represent year & week.
Serial # 'CR 38 12345' -> Built in 2013 (or 2023), 38th week (September).
GE / Hotpoint / Cafe
Standard FormulaSerial Number: 1st letter = month, 2nd letter = year.
Serial # 'HA 123456' -> 'H' = May, 'A' = 2013 (or 2025 cycle).
Samsung
Standard FormulaSerial Number: 8th character is year, 9th character is month.
Serial # '…R9…' -> 'R' = 2020, '9' = September.
LG Electronics
Standard FormulaSerial Number: 1st digit = Year, 2nd & 3rd digits = Month.
Serial # '904KW…' -> '9' = 2019, '04' = April.
Bosch / Thermador
Standard FormulaFD (Factory Date) 4-digit number: Add 20 to the first 2 digits.
FD '9405' -> 94 + 20 = (20)14, '05' = May.
Appliance Age Calculator
Quickly determine how old your appliance is and evaluate remaining operational life. Enter the model or serial number below to view age in years and service recommendations.
Awaiting Appliance Code
Choose your appliance category and provide the serial or date code to calculate exact age and remaining operating life.
- Refrigerators: Upper interior walls or door edge
- Washing Machines: Inside rim of door or under lid
- Dryers: Inside door jamb or rear panel
- Dishwashers: Left or right edge of inner door
- Ovens: Frame behind storage drawer or door rim
The 50% Rule for Repairs
If your appliance is past 50% of its lifespan and repairs exceed half the replacement value, consider updating to a newer high-efficiency unit.
Decoding Assistance
Serial nomenclature changes across manufacturing years. Our certified technicians verify true production dates on every diagnostic visit.
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