GE Appliance - How to Determine the Age or Manufacture Date Our serial numbers begin with two letters, followed by six numbers, with a letter at the end. The two letters at the beginning of the serial number tell you the month and year it was made.
How do you read a serial number on a GE water heater?
GE water heaters are manufactured by Rheem and use their date coding system, which is that the third and fourth numbers (after several letters) in the serial number are the year of manufacture. So the manufacturer's data plate below indicates that the water heater was made in 2001.Sep 11, 2018
What is the life expectancy of a GE water heater?
A gas water heater can last 8–12 years, whereas electric water heaters have a longer lifespan of 10–15 years. Regular maintenance can prolong the life of your water heater.
How do I find the make and model of my water heater?
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How do you read a GE water heater serial number?
GE water heaters are manufactured by Rheem and use their date coding system, which is that the third and fourth numbers (after several letters) in the serial number are the year of manufacture. So the manufacturer's data plate below indicates that the water heater was made in 2001.Sep 11, 2018
Where are serial numbers on water heaters?
You can determine how old your residential water heater is by looking at and decoding data on the water heater's label. First, locate the manufacturers label with the serial number on the side of your unit. This sticker is usually around any warning labels and the energy guide.Sep 19, 2014
How do you read the date code on a GE?
- The first 2 digits indicate the year the part was manufactured.
- The second 2 digits indicate the week of that year, the part was manufactured.