How can I tell how old my dryer is?

How can I tell how old my dryer is?

To find the age of your appliance, use your serial number, not the model number. There are two letters followed by six numbers in our serial numbers. The first two letters of the serial number tell you when it was made.

What is the life expectancy of a Kenmore dryer?

A dryer should last 10-13 years. To extend the dryer’s life, clean the lint trap after each use and make sure the outer vent is clear as well.

Who makes Kenmore dryers for Sears?

Whirlpool Corp
Washers and Dryers: Nearly all new top-load Kenmore washers and matching dryers are made by Whirlpool Corp. Front-load machines and stacking dryers are made by LG. Refrigerators: Here’s where it gets tricky. Most top-freezer Kenmore fridges are made by Electrolux, and are similar to Frigidaire models.

How can I tell what year my serial number is?

The 10th character in the 17-character VIN represents the vehicle model-year.

1. This standard applies to vehicles built in or after 1981.
2. Note: VINs do not include the letters I (i), O (o), Q (q), U (u) or Z (z), or the number 0, so that they will not be confused with similar looking numbers/letters.

How do you find the age of a Kenmore dryer?

To find the age of Kenmore dryer, it is necessary to know the model and serial numbers of the appliance. Kenmore is a department store brand owned by Sears and determining the age of an appliance purchased there can be challenging because their appliances are made by several different manufacturers.

How can I find out the manufacture date of my Kenmore?

Department store brand names like Kenmore can be difficult to find this out as many of there appliances are made by several different manufactures. You may need to contact Sears with your model# and serial# and ask them for manufacturing date help.

Is the model number on Kenmore Appliances the same as manufacturer’s?

Sears doesn’t manufacture any appliances. The first three digits of the model number specifies the manufacturer. Although the Kenmore model number is different than the manufacturer’s, the code for the serial numbers is the same as the manufacturer’s.

How do I find the manufacturing date of my Sears appliance?

You may need to contact Sears with your model# and serial# and ask them for manufacturing date help. Home-owners are often curious of the age of their home appliances. We have linked this service below to help them to find the manufacturing date of their major appliances.