![]() For example, a serial number of U0923C239421 would mean the tank includes an 8 year warranty against leakage (the first letter is U) and was made in 2009 (the first two numbers are 09) in the 23rd week (the next two numbers are 23) of that year. Serial numbers on John Wood tanks made 2008 and later consist of a letter followed by 4 numbers followed by another letter and 6 more numbers. For example, a serial number of U0508482157 would mean the tank was made in 2005 (the first two numbers are 05), in the month of August (the next two numbers are 08), and includes an 8 year warranty against leakage (the first letter is U). Serial numbers on John Wood tanks made in 2007 or earlier consist of a letter followed by 10 numbers. 01 = first week of the year, 02 = second week, and so on. For tanks made in 2008 or later, the next two numbers refer to the week of manufacture. 01 = January, 02 = February, 03 = March, and so on. 95 would be 1995, 98 would be 1998, 02 would be 2002, 08 would be 2008, and so on.įor tanks made before 2007, the next two numbers refer to the month of manufacture. The first two numbers refer to the year of manufacture. P = 3 years, R = 5 years, S = 6 years, T = 7 years, U = 8 years, V = 9 years, W = 10 years, and Y = 12 years.įollowing the first letter will be four numbers that refer to the date of manufacture. John Wood water heaters start with a letter that reveals how long the warranty against leakage is. With your Bradford White water heater age, you can check your Bradford White Warranty here. A = January, B = February, C = March, D = April, E = May, F = June, G = July, H = August, J = September, K = October, L = November, and M = December.įor example, if your serial number is NB3093251, this would mean your tank was manufactured in February 1996 (because N = 1996 and B = February). The letters refer to the date of manufacture. The Bradford White serial number consists of 2 letters followed by 7 numbers. We also look at AO Smith, State Select, and Whirlpool hot water heaters. If your tank is manufactured by one of the three most common brands in the Greater Victoria area (Bradford White, John Wood, or Rheem) then see our guide below. Note that the major manufacturers usually only include a 1-2 year warranty on other parts. If you have extended warranty documentation, your tank may have a longer warranty. Most hot water tanks manufactured after 2003 have an 8-year warranty against leakage. To schedule a water heater repair or replacement, call 604-GOOD-GUY (60) or use their online form.Most hot water tanks manufactured before 2003 have a 6-year warranty against leakage. If you are checking the warranty for another brand of water heater, such as Bradford White or John Wood, visit Good Guys Heating, Cooling & Plumbing’s water heater warranty check page. That means you’ll have to pay for labour and likely a warranty processing fee as well. ![]() Usually the labour warranty is only for one year. It’s important to note that these warranties only cover parts – they do not include labour. “Classic” models with the Energy Star logo also usually have eight-year warranties. Some models, such as “Classic Plus” (but not just regular “Classic” models) have eight-year parts warranties. Most Rheem hot water tanks have a six-year warranty on parts, including tank leakage. How long is the warranty on Rheem water heaters? You can see whether your water heater was registered at Rheem’s water heater warranty verification page. For newer tanks, online registration is required, or the warranty will also be from the date of manufacturer. But if you don’t it will be applied from the date of manufacture. If you have documentation, the warranty will be applied from the installation date. For example, serial number 0511B94210 would mean the tank was made in May (the first two numbers are 05) of 2011 (the next two numbers are 11). This is followed by a letter and five more numbers. The next two numbers refer to the year: 97 = 1997 05 = 2005, and so on. The first two numbers refer to the month of manufacture: 01 = January 02 = February, and so on. If, like many in the Lower Mainland, you have a Rheem tank heating your hot water, checking its age is easy: you just need to look at the serial number, explains Allan Lake, president of Surrey’s Good Guys Heating, Cooling & Plumbing. Yet many homeowners will experience these scenarios at some point, given the life expectancy of a hot water tank is typically between eight and 12 years. Or getting ready for a big event, only to discover there’s no hot water. One of the last things homeowners want to come home to is a flood of water gushing from their hot water tank.
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