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How to determine the age of your water heater..

Every effort is undertaken to offer you correct and concise information to assist you in determining the age or manufacture date of water heaters.  Anytime anyone is dealing with numbers and letters in determining data, mistakes and misinterpretations are bound to happen.  For this reason if you find during your research that we may have erred please contact us.  In addition perhaps you have come across a brand, model or serial number format that we have not addressed.  Email us information or pictures of the data/nomenclature plates of the unit and we will attempt to assist you.  Email

 

This page was last updated:  5 August, 2009

ABS 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #:  RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the third through sixth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899. 

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997.

ACE

Water Heater

Format 1: Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019


ACE

Water Heater

Format 2: Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #:  C06A136750

Format 1:  Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.


Format 2:  Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006

Ambassador

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #:  C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006

American

Water Heater

Manufactured by American

Sample Serial #: 

Format 1:  063812019

Format 2:  0806T434519

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits of either format .  i.e Format 1: 063812019 or Format 2: 0806T434519

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using the sample serial numbers.  

Format 1:  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Format 2:  The unit was manufactured the 6th week of 2008.

American Hardware

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

America's Best  

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

A.O. Smith  

Water Heater

Serial # Format 1: L07A0711460

Serial # Format 2:

AJ89123456

Manufactured by A.O. Smith Water Products

 

Format 1:  Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. L07A0711460 

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.).

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in November, 2007.


Format 2:  Using the serial number locate the second through fourth digits.  i.e. AJ8912356

The second digit is the month of manufacture (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.).

The third and fourth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number. The unit was manufactured in September, 1989.

Apex

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Apollo

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #: 

C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006.

Aquamatic

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Aqua Temp 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Aqua Therm 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Aqua Therm 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #: 

RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899.

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997.

Barnett 

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #: 

C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006.

Best 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Best Deluxe

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

BOSH

Water Heater

Manufactured by Bosh

Sample Serial #:  388123456

Using the serial number locate the first thru third digits.  i.e. 388123456.  Find the three digits on the below chart which will give you the month and year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in August, 2003.

 

 Month/Year199819992000200120022003200420052006200720082009
January861961 081181 281381481581681781881981
February 862 962 082 182 282 382482582682782882982
March 863 963 083 183 283 383 483583683783883983
April 864 964 084 184 284 384484584684784884984
May 865 965 085 185 285 385 485 585 685785885985
June 866 966 086 186 286 386 486 586686786886986
July 867 967 087 187 287 387 487 587 687787887987
August 868 968 088 188 288 388 488 588688788888 988
September 869 969 089 189 289 389 489 589689789 889 989
October 870 970 090 190 290 390 490 590 690790 890 990
November 871 971 091 191 291 391 491 591 691 791 891 991
December 872 972 092 192 292 392 492 592 692 792 892 992

 

Bradford White 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Bradford White

Sample Serial #:  YE1395234

Using the serial number locate the first and second digits.  i.e. YE1395234 

The first digit is the year of manufacture.  (A=1984 or 2004; B=1985 or 2005; C=1986 or 2006; D=1987 or 2007; E=1988 or 2008; F=1989 or 2009; G=1990; H=1991; I was not used; J=1992; K=1993; L=1994; M=1995; N=1996; O was not used; P=1997; Q was not used; R was not used; S = 1998; T=1999; U was not used; V was not used; W=2000; X=2001; Y=2002; Z=2003).

The second digit is the month of manufacture. (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in May, 2002.

Century 

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #: 

C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006.

Champion

Water Heater

Manufactured by American

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Cimarrom 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #: 

RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the third through sixth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899. 

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997.

Citation 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #: 

RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the third through sixth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899. 

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997.

Coast to Coast 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #: 

RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the third through sixth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899. 

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997.

Craftmaster

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Crosley 

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #: 

C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006

De-Limier

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Deluxe

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Eagle

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Energy Master 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #: 

RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the third through sixth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899. 

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997.

Energy Saver 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Lochinvar

Sample Serial #:  YE1395234

Using the serial number locate the first and second digits.  i.e. YE1395234 

The first digit is the year of manufacture.  (A=1984 or 2004; B=1985 or 2005; C=1986 or 2006; D=1987 or 2007; E=1988 or 2008; F=1989 or 2009; G=1990; H=1991; I was not used; J=1992; K=1993; L=1994; M=1995; N=1996; O was not used; P=1997; Q was not used; R was not used; S = 1998; T=1999; U was not used; V was not used; W=2000; X=2001; Y=2002; Z=2003).

The second digit is the month of manufacture. (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in May, 2002.

Energy Stretcher 

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #: 

C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006

Environtemp

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

E-tech

Water Heater

Manufactured by Crispaire

Sample Serial #: 

 
Four Most

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Freedom 

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #: 

C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006

Freedome/Nipsco 

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #: 

C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006

General Electric 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #: 

RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the third through sixth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899. 

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997.

Glascote  

Water Heater

Serial # Format 1: L07A0711460

Serial # Format 2:

AJ89123456

Manufactured by A.O. Smith Water Products

 

Format 1:  Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. L07A0711460 

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.).

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in November, 2007.


Format 2:  Using the serial number locate the second through fourth digits.  i.e. AJ8912356

The second digit is the month of manufacture (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.).

The third and fourth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number. The unit was manufactured in September, 1989.

Golden Knight 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Lochinvar

Sample Serial #:  YE1395234

Using the serial number locate the first and second digits.  i.e. YE1395234 

The first digit is the year of manufacture.  (A=1984 or 2004; B=1985 or 2005; C=1986 or 2006; D=1987 or 2007; E=1988 or 2008; F=1989 or 2009; G=1990; H=1991; I was not used; J=1992; K=1993; L=1994; M=1995; N=1996; O was not used; P=1997; Q was not used; R was not used; S = 1998; T=1999; U was not used; V was not used; W=2000; X=2001; Y=2002; Z=2003).

The second digit is the month of manufacture. (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in May, 2002.

GSW

Water Heater

Manufactured by GSW

Sample Serial #:  0301263882

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 0301263882. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 2003.

Hardware House 

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #: 

C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006

Hotmaster

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Hotpoint 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #: 

RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the third through sixth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899. 

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997.

Hotstream

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Intertherm & Miller 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #: 

RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the third through sixth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899. 

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997.

J C Penny 

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #: 

C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006

Jetglas 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Bradford White

Sample Serial #:  YE1395234

 

Using the serial number locate the first and second digits.  i.e. YE1395234 

The first digit is the year of manufacture.  (A=1984 or 2004; B=1985 or 2005; C=1986 or 2006; D=1987 or 2007; E=1988 or 2008; F=1989 or 2009; G=1990; H=1991; I was not used; J=1992; K=1993; L=1994; M=1995; N=1996; O was not used; P=1997; Q was not used; R was not used; S = 1998; T=1999; U was not used; V was not used; W=2000; X=2001; Y=2002; Z=2003).

The second digit is the month of manufacture. (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in May, 2002.

John Wood

Water Heater

Manufactured by GSW

Sample Serial #:  0304507825

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 0304507825. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in April, 2003.

Kenmore 

Water Heater

Manufactured by A.O. Smith Water Products, State Industries and GSW

Sample Serial #: C06A136750

 

 

Format 1:  Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006.

King Kleen

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

King-Line

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Knight 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Lochinvar

Sample Serial #:  YE1395234

Using the serial number locate the first and second digits.  i.e. YE1395234 

The first digit is the year of manufacture.  (A=1984 or 2004; B=1985 or 2005; C=1986 or 2006; D=1987 or 2007; E=1988 or 2008; F=1989 or 2009; G=1990; H=1991; I was not used; J=1992; K=1993; L=1994; M=1995; N=1996; O was not used; P=1997; Q was not used; R was not used; S = 1998; T=1999; U was not used; V was not used; W=2000; X=2001; Y=2002; Z=2003).

The second digit is the month of manufacture. (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in May, 2002.

Lochinvar 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Lochinvar

Sample Serial #:  YE1395234

Using the serial number locate the first and second digits.  i.e. YE1395234 

The first digit is the year of manufacture.  (A=1984 or 2004; B=1985 or 2005; C=1986 or 2006; D=1987 or 2007; E=1988 or 2008; F=1989 or 2009; G=1990; H=1991; I was not used; J=1992; K=1993; L=1994; M=1995; N=1996; O was not used; P=1997; Q was not used; R was not used; S = 1998; T=1999; U was not used; V was not used; W=2000; X=2001; Y=2002; Z=2003).

The second digit is the month of manufacture. (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in May, 2002.

Lowes 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #: 

RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the third through sixth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899. 

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997.

Mainstream 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #: 

RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the third through sixth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899. 

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997.

Marathon 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Marathon

Sample Serial #: 

0189123456

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e.  0189123456. 

The first and second digits are the month of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1989.

Master Plumber

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Master Plumber/True 5 

Water Heater

Manufactured by  State Industries

Sample Serial #: C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006

Maytag  

Water Heater

Format 1: L07A0711460

Manufactured by A.O. Smith Water Products

 

 

Maytag  

Water Heater

Format 2: AJ89123456

Manufactured by A.O. Smith Water Products

 Format 1:  Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. L07A0711460 

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.).

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in November, 2007.


Format 2:  Using the serial number locate the second through fourth digits.  i.e. AJ8912356

The second digit is the month of manufacture (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.).

The third and fourth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number. The unit was manufactured in September, 1989.

Medal

Water Heater

Manufactured by GSW

Sample Serial #:  0301263882

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 0301263882. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 2003.

Mission 

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #: C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006

Moffat

Water Heater

Manufactured by GSW

Sample Serial #:  0301263882

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 0301263882. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 2003.

Montgomery Ward 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #: 

RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the third through sixth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899. 

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997

Mor-Flo 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

National 

Water Heater

Manufactured by A.O. Smith Water Products

Sample Serial #:  AJ89123456

Using the serial number locate the second through fourth digits.  i.e. AJ8912356

The second digit is the month of manufacture (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.).

The third and fourth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number. The unit was manufactured in September, 1989.

Nationaline

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019


Nationaline 

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #: 

C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.


Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006

Neptune 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Patriot 

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #: 

C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006

Penfield 

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #: 

C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006

Penquin 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

PermaGlas  

Water Heater

Serial # Format 1: L07A0711460

Serial # Format 2:

AJ89123456

Manufactured by A.O. Smith Water Products

 

Format 1:  Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. L07A0711460 

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.).

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in November, 2007.


Format 2:  Using the serial number locate the second through fourth digits.  i.e. AJ8912356

The second digit is the month of manufacture (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.).

The third and fourth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number. The unit was manufactured in September, 1989.

Premier Plus 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

President 

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #: 

C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006

Prestige 

Water Heater

Manufactured by U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #: 08405411070

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 08405411070

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 40th week of 2008.

Professional

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #: 

RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the third through sixth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899. 

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997.

ProLine 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Quaker

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006. 

Quick-Flo 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Raywall 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Regency 

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #: 

C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006

Reliance 

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #: 

C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006


Additional Note:  For the first six months in 2004 the serial number may have had an additional letter at the beginning of the serial number.  See chart below:

 Month/Date of ManufactureSerial Number Begins With:
January, 04MA04 or AA04 or A04 
February, 04MB04 or AB04 or B04 
March, 04MC04 or AC04 or C04 
April, 04MD04 or AD04 or D04 
May, 04ME04 or AE04 or E04 
June, 04MF04 or AF04 or F04 

Revere 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Rheem 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #: 

RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the third through sixth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899. 

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997.

Rheem/Ruud 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #: 

RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the third through sixth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899. 

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997.

Richmond

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #: 

RMNG0298132767

Using the serial number locate the fifth through eighth digits.  i.e. RMNG0298132767 

The fifth and sixth digits are the month of manufacture.

The seventh and eighth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in February, 1998.

Riveria 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Ruud 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #: 

RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the third through sixth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899. 

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997.

SABH (U.S.) 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Sands 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Sentinel 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Servi-Star/Service Star 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019


Servi-Star 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #:  RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

 


Using the serial number locate the third through sixth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899. 

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997.

Shamrock 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Special Deluxe 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Standard 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

State

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #: 

C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006

Super Eagle 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Super-Flo 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Superflue

Water Heater

Manufactured by GSW

Sample Serial #:  0301263882

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 0301263882. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 2003.

Supreme 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Sure-Fire 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

The Earl's Energy Conservation 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

The Earl's Energy Saver Plus 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

The Plumbery 

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #: 

C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006

Thermo-King 

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #: 

C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006

Thoro-Clean 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

TopLine 

Water Heater

Manufactured by State Industries

Sample Serial #: 

C06A136750

Using the serial number locate the first through third digits.  i.e. C06A136750

The first digit is the month of manufacture.  (A=January; B=February; C=March; D=April; E=May; F=June; G=July; H=August; I was not used; J=September; K=October; L=November; and M=December.

The second and third digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in March, 2006

Tru-Test 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Tru Value 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019


Tru Value 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #:  RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.


Using the serial number locate the third through sixth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899. 

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997.

U.S. Craftmaster 

Water Heater

Manufactured by U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #: 08405411070

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 08405411070

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 40th week of 2008.

U.S. Supply 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

Vanguard 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #: 

RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the third through sixth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899. 

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997.

Vista Therm 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #: 

RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the third through sixth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899. 

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997.

Western Auto 

Water Heater

Manufactured by Rheem

Sample Serial #: 

RN 0197147899

Using the serial number locate the third through sixth digits.  i.e. RN 0197147899. 

The third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture.

The fifth and sixth digits are the year of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured in January, 1997.

Whirlpool 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.

XCL Energy Saver 

Water Heater

Manufactured by American and U.S. Craftmaster

Sample Serial #:  063812019

Using the serial number locate the first through fourth digits.  i.e. 063812019. 

The first and second digits are the year of manufacture.

The third and fourth digits are the week of manufacture.

Using this sample serial number.  The unit was manufactured the 38th week of 2006.