How to Determine the Age or Manufacture Date of an Appliance The manufacturing date and year is coded into the serial number (not the model number) of the appliance. Our serial numbers begin with two letters.
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•What is that little tank on top of the water heater for?
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•How can I find out the size of my air conditioner?
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•What is the difference between the SEER and EER of an air conditioner?
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