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

Find the rating label (Inside the fresh-food section on a side wall or the ceiling, behind the crisper drawers, or on the frame by the door hinge), 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 Kenmore 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 Kenmore serial number myself?

Some Kenmore 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 Kenmore refrigerator parts?

From Kenmore'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 Kenmore refrigerator?

Check the rating label of your Kenmore refrigerator 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. Kenmore appliances were made under contract by other companies, including Whirlpool, LG, Electrolux (Frigidaire), Panasonic, Samsung and Winia. On Sears-era models, the digits before the period in the model number (the 'source code') identify which company built the unit.

Check your Kenmore refrigerator

Find the rating label: Inside the fresh-food section on a side wall or the ceiling, behind the crisper drawers, or on the frame by the door hinge.
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 Kenmore refrigerator?

Inside the fresh-food section on a side wall or the ceiling, behind the crisper drawers, or on the frame by the door hinge.

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 Kenmore refrigerator last?

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.

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ENERGY STAR certified Kenmore refrigerators

98 Kenmore models are currently ENERGY STAR certified, 89 of them sold in Canada. The certified models went on the market between 2013 and 2026. An older Kenmore refrigerator may use more energy than today's certified models.

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

Kenmore refrigerator parts

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.

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Kenmore refrigerator recalls

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

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Kenmore refrigerator models

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Questions

How do I find out how old my Kenmore refrigerator is?: Find the rating label (Inside the fresh-food section on a side wall or the ceiling, behind the crisper drawers, or on the frame by the door hinge), 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 Kenmore refrigerator?: Inside the fresh-food section on a side wall or the ceiling, behind the crisper drawers, or on the frame by the door hinge.
Can I tell how old my Kenmore 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 Kenmore serial number myself?: Some Kenmore 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 Kenmore refrigerator last?: Refrigerators typically last 10 to 15 years with normal use and maintenance.
Where can I get Kenmore refrigerator parts?: From Kenmore's official parts store, or an appliance parts retailer. Have the model number from the rating label ready.

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