How old is my Amana furnace?

1. Find the rating label: Inside the front panel. Turn the power off before removing the panel.
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 front panel. Turn the power off before removing the panel.

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

Amana HVAC age versus Amana appliance age

Amana heating and air-conditioning equipment · Sources checked October 12, 2026

Amana HVAC documentation describes a YYMM manufacture-date prefix for most covered products: the first two serial digits indicate the year, and the next two indicate the month.

Do not apply this HVAC convention to every Amana refrigerator, washer or dryer. Household appliances belong to different product families and can use other date codes. Choose the appliance type before checking the serial.

If the serial does not match this arrangement, use the full rating label and model rather than inferring a date from its first digits.

• Amana manufacturer service agreement: YYMM date format

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.

Furnaces typically last 15 to 25 years. Use, water quality and maintenance matter more than the brand. Change the filter every one to three months and have it serviced yearly.

51 Amana models are currently ENERGY STAR certified, 46 of them sold in Canada. The certified models went on the market between 2024 and 2026. An older Amana furnace may use more energy than today's certified models.

Source: ENERGY STAR open data, 2026-10-08.

Parts that wear out most often on furnaces:

• Air filter
• Hot surface igniter
• Flame sensor
• Inducer motor
• Pressure switch
• Blower capacitor

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

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

Questions

How do I find out how old my Amana furnace is?

Find the rating label (Inside the front panel. Turn the power off before removing the panel), 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 Amana furnace?

Inside the front panel. Turn the power off before removing the panel.

Can I tell how old my Amana furnace 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 Amana serial number myself?

Some Amana 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 Amana furnace last?

Furnaces typically last 15 to 25 years with normal use and maintenance.

Where can I get Amana furnace parts?

From Amana's official parts store, or an appliance parts retailer. Have the model number from the rating label ready.

Other Amana appliances

• Amana refrigerator
• Amana range or oven
• Amana dishwasher
• Amana microwave
• Amana freezer
• Amana clothes washer
• Amana clothes dryer
• Amana air conditioner
• Amana heat pump