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How old is my GE (General Electric) water heater?

Check the rating label of your GE (General Electric) water heater 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. GE Appliances (Haier) in the United States. In Canada, GE-brand appliances were long produced and sold by Camco, which became part of Mexico's Mabe in 2005.

Check your GE (General Electric) water heater

  1. Find the rating label: On the side of the tank, left or right.
  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.

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Help finding the model and serial number

Where is the serial number on a GE (General Electric) water heater?

On the side of the tank, left or right.

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

GE (General Electric)’s guide to finding the model and serial number

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 GE (General Electric) water heater last?

Water Heaters typically last 8 to 12 years. Use, water quality and maintenance matter more than the brand. Drain a few litres from the bottom yearly and check the anode rod every few years to slow corrosion.

More about water heaters

GE (General Electric) water heater parts

Parts that wear out most often on water heaters:

  • Anode rod
  • Heating element
  • Thermostat
  • Temperature and pressure relief valve
  • Thermocouple or flame sensor
  • Drain valve

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

GE (General Electric) official parts

GE (General Electric) water heater recalls

Every GE (General Electric) check is compared with Health Canada, U.S. CPSC and U.S. NHTSA recall notices.

Search GE (General Electric) water heater recall noticesGE Appliances’s recall page

Questions

How do I find out how old my GE (General Electric) water heater is?
Find the rating label (On the side of the tank, left or right), 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 GE (General Electric) water heater?
On the side of the tank, left or right.
Can I tell how old my GE (General Electric) water heater 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 GE (General Electric) serial number myself?
Some GE (General Electric) 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 GE (General Electric) water heater last?
Water Heaters typically last 8 to 12 years with normal use and maintenance.
Where can I get GE (General Electric) water heater parts?
From GE (General Electric)'s official parts store, or an appliance parts retailer. Have the model number from the rating label ready.

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