Carrier AC Age: How to Find Year of Manufacturer

This quick reference shows you how to determine your Carrier ac age. Carrier ac age typically lasts 10 -15 years, but there are instances when they can last much longer. Like most things, usage, maintenance, and installation type will determine how long the unit last.

Carrier AC Age

You can determine the age by locating the carrier serial number lookup on the data plate. Every Carrier air conditioner has a data plate displaying the unit’s information. On the data plate, you will see other information, such as:

• Product Number
• Tonnage, Capacity
• Volts – AC, Upper, and Lower Watts
• Manufacturer Location

There are five different styles for carrier serial number lookup. It looks like this:

Style #1

0123A45678

The first two numbers are the week, and the second is the year.

Style #2

123456789

The first two numbers are the year, and the second is the month.

Style #3

W1D23456

The first letter is the month, and the first number is the year (Refer to chart for a month)

M – January       N – February      P-March

Q – April               R – May                S  – June

T – July                 V – August           W – September

X – October        Y- November     Z – December

Style #4

A123456

The first letter is the month, and the first number is the year (Refer to chart for a month)

 A – January        B – February      C – March

D – April               E – May                 F – June

G – July                 H – August          I – September

J – October         K – November   L – December

Year

0 = 1970

1 = 1971

2 = 1072

3 = 1973

4 = 1974

5 = 1975

6 = 1976

7 = 1977

8 = 1978

9 = 1979

Style #5 (Used Before 1970)

1######

The first digit is the year

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Carrier AC Age – Related Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Can AC serial number determine age? – The HVAC equipment has encoded for the year and month of the manufactured date for all modern ac units
2. How can you tell the age of a Carrier by serial number? – The systems that were made in the last 20 years or so have to encode for the week and year of the manufacturer within the first four digits
3. Can AC last 25 years? – Most HVAC systems will last 15-25 years, but the are other factors that contribute to the life expectancy of the system, such as regular service and repairs

For more information on your Carrier Ac Age, visit their website.

Summary

Knowing your Carrier AC age is not something we keep top of mind, but we should check in occasionally and ensure maintenance is happening regularly. When you know the age of your air conditioner units, you can plan accordingly. Both units should be replaced at the same time to ensure you have the best efficiency from the units on the unit list.

If you have not done so already, check out our blog on “How to Size the Air Conditioner Breaker” to learn more about Carrier air conditioners.

For additional questions or comments, be sure to comment below. GGR Home Inspections conducts home inspections in the Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties. During our home inspections, we find the age of your HVAC system.

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