How old is my Broan HRV?

1. Find the rating label: The rating label is usually on the outside of the ventilator cabinet or on the inside of the access door.
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.

The rating label is usually on the outside of the ventilator cabinet or on the inside of the access door.

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.

HRVs typically last 15 to 20 years. Use, water quality and maintenance matter more than the brand. Wash the filters every few months and clean the core yearly.

Parts that wear out most often on hrvs:

• Filters
• Heat recovery core
• Fan motor
• Defrost damper motor
• Wall control

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

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

Questions

How do I find out how old my Broan HRV is?

Find the rating label (The rating label is usually on the outside of the ventilator cabinet or on the inside of the access door), 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 Broan HRV?

The rating label is usually on the outside of the ventilator cabinet or on the inside of the access door.

Can I tell how old my Broan HRV 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 Broan serial number myself?

Some Broan 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 Broan HRV last?

HRVs typically last 15 to 20 years with normal use and maintenance.

Where can I get Broan HRV parts?

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

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