General Electric® (GE®) Water age

How to determine the date of production/manufacture or age of General Electric® brand Water Heater Systems.

Water heaters in general have an average estimated useful service life of 10-12 years, though water quality, routine upkeep/maintenance, and location of the water heater will all play critical roles in the longevity of these systems.

See also: Estimated Useful Service Life Expectancies

Parent Company: Manufactured under trademark by Rheem & Midea

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The date of production/manufacture or age of General Electric brand Water Heater equipment can be determined from the serial number located on the rating data plate.

Example serial number styles/formats found:

→Style 1:   1108903259

→Style 2:   GE 09022246884

→Style 3:   GENG 0601D13586

→Style 4:    RN0197147899

Legend:  Year is RED;  Month is GREEN; Week is BLUE

→Style 1:   1108903259

Year of manufacture can be determined by using the 3rd & 4th digits of the serial number

Month of manufacture can be determined by using the 1st & 2nd digits of the serial number

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→Style 2:   GE 09022246884

Style is similar to style 1. Disregard Letters at beginning of serial number.

Year of manufacture can be determined by using the 3rd & 4th digits of the serial number

Month of manufacture can be determined by using the 1st & 2nd digits of the serial number

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→Style 3:   GENG 0601D13586

Style is similar to style 1. Disregard Letters at beginning of serial number.

Year of manufacture can be determined by using the 3rd & 4th digits of the serial number

Month of manufacture can be determined by using the 1st & 2nd digits of the serial number

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→Style 4:   RN0197147899

Style is similar to style 1. Disregard Letters at beginning of serial number.

Year of manufacture can be determined by using the 3rd & 4th digits of the serial number

Month of manufacture can be determined by using the 1st & 2nd digits of the serial number

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Page last updated: 09/03/2023