How do I find out how old my Frigidaire dryer is?

Find the rating label (Inside the door opening, or on the back), 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.

Can I tell how old my Frigidaire dryer 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 Frigidaire serial number myself?

Some Frigidaire 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.

Where can I get Frigidaire dryer parts?

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

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How old is my Frigidaire dryer?

Check the rating label of your Frigidaire dryer for the serial number and any printed manufacture date. Enter the details or a label photo to check supported date formats, typical service life and available recall notices. Electrolux, in plants including Springfield (Tennessee), Anderson (South Carolina), Kinston (North Carolina) and Juárez (Mexico). Frigidaire-built units were also sold under other names, including Kenmore.

Check your Frigidaire dryer

Find the rating label: Inside the door opening, or on the back.
Take a photo of the whole label, or note the model and serial numbers.
Check it on Appliance Age. It is free, and no account is needed.

Where is the serial number on a Frigidaire dryer?

Inside the door opening, or on the back.

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

Checking the manufacture 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.

How long does a Frigidaire dryer last?

Dryers typically last 10 to 13 years. Use, water quality and maintenance matter more than the brand. Clean the lint screen every load and the vent duct every year: lint build-up is a leading cause of dryer fires.

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ENERGY STAR certified Frigidaire dryers

4 Frigidaire models are currently ENERGY STAR certified. The certified models went on the market between 2020 and 2022. An older Frigidaire dryer may use more energy than today's certified models.

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

Frigidaire dryer parts

Parts that wear out most often on dryers:

Drive belt
Heating element
Thermal fuse
Drum rollers
Igniter (gas)
Lint screen

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

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Frigidaire dryer recalls

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

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Frigidaire dryer models

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Questions

How do I find out how old my Frigidaire dryer is?: Find the rating label (Inside the door opening, or on the back), 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 Frigidaire dryer?: Inside the door opening, or on the back.
Can I tell how old my Frigidaire dryer 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 Frigidaire serial number myself?: Some Frigidaire 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 Frigidaire dryer last?: Dryers typically last 10 to 13 years with normal use and maintenance.
Where can I get Frigidaire dryer parts?: From Frigidaire's official parts store, or an appliance parts retailer. Have the model number from the rating label ready.

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