How old is my Admiral refrigerator?

1. Find the rating label: Inside the fresh-food section on a side wall or the ceiling, behind the crisper drawers, or on the frame by the door hinge.
2. Take a photo of the whole label, or note the model and serial numbers.
3. Check it on Appliance Age. It is free, and no account is needed.

Inside the fresh-food section on a side wall or the ceiling, behind the crisper drawers, or on the frame by the door hinge.

Keep the model, serial and any separate production code or printed date together. Not every serial number contains a publicly decodable date.

Use the format that belongs to this product family. A printed production date, a supported serial code or manufacturer confirmation can establish the age. Repeating year codes may leave more than one possible year; a model-series introduction date helps narrow the range but does not date your individual unit.

Refrigerators typically last 10 to 15 years. Use, water quality and maintenance matter more than the brand. Vacuum the condenser coils once or twice a year and keep the door gaskets clean so they seal.

Parts that wear out most often on refrigerators:

• Water filter
• Door gasket
• Ice maker
• Defrost heater
• Evaporator fan motor
• Crisper drawer

Have the model number from the rating label ready so the parts fit.

Every Admiral check is compared with Health Canada, U.S. CPSC and U.S. NHTSA recall notices.

Questions

How do I find out how old my Admiral refrigerator is?

Find the rating label (Inside the fresh-food section on a side wall or the ceiling, behind the crisper drawers, or on the frame by the door hinge), then enter the serial number or a photo of the label on Appliance Age. It checks supported serial date codes or a printed date for you, free; some formats need more information.

Where is the serial number on a Admiral refrigerator?

Inside the fresh-food section on a side wall or the ceiling, behind the crisper drawers, or on the frame by the door hinge.

Can I tell how old my Admiral refrigerator is by the model number?

The model number tells you which model it is, not when your unit was made. Look for a manufacture date or a supported date code in the serial number, printed next to the model number on the same label.

Can I decode a Admiral serial number myself?

Some Admiral product families have serial date codes, while others need a printed date or manufacturer confirmation. Repeated year codes can produce multiple candidate years; the model and original documents help resolve them.

How long does a Admiral refrigerator last?

Refrigerators typically last 10 to 15 years with normal use and maintenance.

Where can I get Admiral refrigerator parts?

From an appliance parts retailer. Have the model number from the rating label ready so the parts fit.

Other Admiral appliances

• Admiral range or oven
• Admiral freezer
• Admiral air conditioner
• Admiral dehumidifier