How old is my HOTPOINT refrigerator?

1. Find the rating label: Inside the fresh-food section. Top- and bottom-freezer models usually have it high on the left or right wall (top-freezer models sometimes near the controls, behind the crisper drawers or on the freezer ceiling); side-by-side models usually have it low in the fresh-food side, near or behind the crisper drawers, or on the compartment ceiling.
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 fresh-food section. Top- and bottom-freezer models usually have it high on the left or right wall (top-freezer models sometimes near the controls, behind the crisper drawers or on the freezer ceiling); side-by-side models usually have it low in the fresh-food side, near or behind the crisper drawers, or on the compartment ceiling.

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.

Refrigerators typically last 10 to 15 years. Use, water quality and maintenance matter more than the brand. Vacuum the condenser coils once or twice a year and keep the door gaskets clean so they seal.

5 HOTPOINT models are currently ENERGY STAR certified, 4 of them sold in Canada. The certified models went on the market between 2018 and 2023. An older HOTPOINT refrigerator may use more energy than today's certified models.

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

Parts that wear out most often on refrigerators:

• Water filter
• Door gasket
• Ice maker
• Defrost heater
• Evaporator fan motor
• Crisper drawer

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

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

HOTPOINT refrigerator models

Pick your model for when it was first sold, its size and energy use. Newest first.

• HCM22
• HPE16
• HME02
• HME03

Questions

How do I find out how old my HOTPOINT refrigerator is?

Find the rating label (Inside the fresh-food section. Top- and bottom-freezer models usually have it high on the left or right wall (top-freezer models sometimes near the controls, behind the crisper drawers or on the freezer ceiling); side-by-side models usually have it low in the fresh-food side, near or behind the crisper drawers, or on the compartment ceiling), 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 HOTPOINT refrigerator?

Inside the fresh-food section. Top- and bottom-freezer models usually have it high on the left or right wall (top-freezer models sometimes near the controls, behind the crisper drawers or on the freezer ceiling); side-by-side models usually have it low in the fresh-food side, near or behind the crisper drawers, or on the compartment ceiling.

Can I tell how old my HOTPOINT refrigerator 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 HOTPOINT serial number myself?

Some HOTPOINT 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 HOTPOINT refrigerator last?

Refrigerators typically last 10 to 15 years with normal use and maintenance.

Where can I get HOTPOINT refrigerator parts?

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

Other HOTPOINT appliances

• HOTPOINT range or oven
• HOTPOINT dishwasher
• HOTPOINT microwave
• HOTPOINT freezer
• HOTPOINT clothes washer
• HOTPOINT clothes dryer
• HOTPOINT air conditioner