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Rheem Air Conditioner Age: How to Find Year Of Manufacturer

This quick reference shows you how to determine your Rheem air conditioner age. Rheem air conditioners 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.

Rheem Air Conditioner Age

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

• Rheem model numbers
• Rheem serial number identification
• Rheem HVAC Tonnage, Capacity
• Volts – AC, Upper, and Lower Watts
• Manufacturer Location

There are seven different styles of Rheem air conditioner serial number lookup age. It looks like this:

• Style 1:     A123456789
• Style 2:     AB1AD123A123456789
• Style 3:     1234 C3216 12345
• Style 4:     AB123 A1234 0097
• Style 5: 1234B12345
• Style 6: 123454321
• Style 7: 9876W123498765

Let’s break down how to read each style of the serial number to determine the Rheem air conditioners age that you may be looking at:

• Style 1:     A123456789

The week of the manufacturer is the 1st and 2nd numerical digits

The year of manufacture is the 3rd and 4th numerical digits

• Style 2:     AB1AD123A123456789

The four numbers after the letter in the middle of the serial number represent the week and year of manufacture.

• Style 3:     1234 C3216 12345

The serial number’s 2nd through the 5th digits for the letter in the middle represent the year and week of manufacture. The 1^st and 2^nd digits represent the week. The 2^nd and 4^th digits represent the year of manufacture.

• Style 4:     AB123 A1234 0097

The serial number’s 2nd through the 5th digits for the letter in the middle represent the year and week of manufacture. The 1^st and 2^nd digits represent the week. The 2^nd and 4^th digits represent the year of manufacture.

• Style 5: 1234B12345

The week of the manufacturer is the 1st and 2nd numerical digits.

The year of manufacture is the 3rd and 4th numerical digits.

• Style 6: 123454321

The year of manufacture is coded in the end of the serial number.

The week of the manufacturer is the 1st and 2nd numerical digits.

The year of manufacture is the 3rd and 4th numerical digits.

• Style 7: 9876W123498765

The serial number is embedded in the serial number following the letter. The 1^st and 2^nd digits represent the week. The 2^nd and 4^th digits represent the year of manufacture.

Summary: Rheem Air Conditioner Age

Knowing our Rheem air conditioner models by serial number is not something we keep in mind. Still, 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” or to learn more about Rheem air conditioners, click here.

For additional questions or comments, be sure to reach out. 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 systems.

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