Bradford White water heater age by serial number
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😊The age of your Bradford Whitewater heater CAN be determined by the serial number located on the data plate.
😡The age of your Bradford Whitewater heater CAN NOT be determined by a manufactured date located on the data plate.
Many manufacturers, such as Bradford White, encode the date of manufacture in their serial number.
| Format #1 MA12345678 |
Bradford White water heater age Format #1
Bradford White water heaters have a very simple and straightforward serial number pattern that enables you to determine the manufacture date.
(1st Letter)(2nd Letter)*********
1st Letter = Year of manufacture
2nd Letter = Month of manufacture
| A | January | G | July |
| B | February | H | August |
| C | March | J | September |
| D | April | K | October |
| E | May | L | November |
| F | June | M | December |
| A | 1984 or 2004 | G | 1990 or 2010 | N | 1996 or 2016 | Y | 2002 or 2022 |
| B | 1985 or 2005 | H | 1991 or 2011 | P | 1997 or 2017 | Z | 2003 or 2023 |
| C | 1986 or 2006 | J | 1992 or 2012 | S | 1998 or 2018 | ||
| D | 1987 or 2007 | K | 1993 or 2013 | T | 1999 or 2019 | ||
| E | 1988 or 2008 | L | 1994 or 2014 | W | 2000 or 2020 | ||
| F | 1989 or 2009 | M | 1995 or 2015 | X | 2001 or 2021 |
Due to a computer error, there were some OA serial water heaters manufactured by Bradford White. They were built in January of 1997.
Bradford White water heater age Format 1 Sample #1
This unit was manufactured 09/2014.
Bradford White water heater sample data plate 1
Bradford White water heater age Format 1 Sample #2
This unit was manufactured 05/2020.
Bradford White water heater age Format 1 Sample #3
This unit was manufactured 10/2018.
Bradford White water heater Format 1 Sample #4
This unit was manufactured 09/1987
Bradford White water heater age Format #2
As a result of a computer error there were some Bradford White® serial numbers that began with the letters “OA”. These were inadvertently released into the market.
Bradford White water heater age Format #2 Sample #1
Bradford White® serial numbers that begin with “OA” were built in January of 1997.
How old is my Bradford White water heater?
The age of the Bradford white water heater can be determined by the printed serial number of the data plate. and using the chart below.
About
Bradford White Corporation includes Bradford White Water Heaters, Laars Heating Systems and Niles Steel Tank. Each company is focused on manufacturing innovative products that meet the needs of its specific customers. The Bradford White family of companies produces Built to be the Best® products using high-quality materials, outstanding workmanship, and state-of-the-art manufacturing technology.
Contact
Mailing Address:
BRADFORD WHITE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
725 Talamore Drive
Ambler, PA 19002
Telephone Number: 800.532.2931
Website: https://www.bradfordwhitecorporation.com/
Water Heater life expectancy
Many homeowners want a Home Inspector to predict how long their water heater will last. This is simply impossible and beyond the scope of a Home Inspection — depending on the model, installation, maintenance, and fuel source its lifetime could be anywhere between 1 to 20 years or more.
The first step you should take when determining the water heater’s age is to check the manufacturer’s label on the side of the water heater.
The label will often include pertinent information including:
- Manufacturer Name
- Brand Name
- Manufacture Date
- Model Number
- Serial Number
If you can’t determine the installation date of the water heater, it’s worth checking to see if you’re nearing time for a replacement based on the manufactured date/age. You can use the model number in conjunction with the serial number of the unit in order to determine the water heater’s age. We have compiled a guide of the most popular water heater brands for you to use in the determination the age of the water heater.
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