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How old is my Frigidaire microwave?
Check the rating label of your Frigidaire microwave 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 microwave
- Find the rating label: Inside the door frame, or on the back or side.
- 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 microwave?
Inside the door frame, or on the back or side.
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 microwave last?
Microwaves typically last 8 to 10 years. Use, water quality and maintenance matter more than the brand. Over-the-range models have grease and charcoal filters; replace them as the manual says.
More about microwavesFrigidaire microwave parts
Parts that wear out most often on microwaves:
- Turntable plate
- Door switch
- Light bulb
- Charcoal or grease filter
Have the model number from the rating label ready so the parts fit.
Frigidaire official partsFrigidaire microwave recalls
Every Frigidaire check is compared with Health Canada, U.S. CPSC and U.S. NHTSA recall notices.
Search Frigidaire microwave recall noticesFrigidaire’s recall pageQuestions
- How do I find out how old my Frigidaire microwave is?
- Find the rating label (Inside the door frame, or on the back or side), 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 microwave?
- Inside the door frame, or on the back or side.
- Can I tell how old my Frigidaire microwave 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 microwave last?
- Microwaves typically last 8 to 10 years with normal use and maintenance.
- Where can I get Frigidaire microwave 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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