Whirlpool Water Heater Age: How To Find Year of Manufacture
This quick reference shows you how to determine your Whirlpool water heater age. Water heaters typically last 8-12 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.
Whirlpool Water Heater Age
You can determine the age by locating the serial number on the data sticker. Every Whirlpool water heater tank has a sticker on the side of the tank that displays the data information for the unit. On the sticker, you will see other information, such as:
- Product Number
- Tank Size, Capacity US GAL.
- Volts – AC, Upper, and Lower Watts
- Manufacturer Location
You will find two styles in the whirlpool water heater age. It looks like this:
The first two numbers are the year of manufacture. The following two numbers are the week of manufacture.
Style #1
02481084563
First two numbers – Year
Second two numbers – Week
Last eight numbers – Sequence #
Style #2
0248T1084563
First two numbers – Year
Second two numbers – Week
Last eight numbers – Sequence #
For more information on your Whirlpool Water Heaters, visit their website.
Summary: Whirlpool Water Heater Age
Knowing your Whirlpool water 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 water heater, you can plan accordingly.
If you have not done so, check out our “plumbing articles” to learn more about water heaters. During our home and 4-point inspections, we find the age of your water heaters.
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.
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Checking the serial numbers of Whirlpool water heater units is the most reliable approach to determine their age.