How old is my Lennox air conditioner?

1. Find the rating label: On a white sticker with black lettering on the outside of the unit, near the service panel.
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.

On a white sticker with black lettering on the outside of the unit, near the service panel.

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

Lennox serial number: look beyond the plant code

Lennox HVAC equipment using plant/year/month serials · Sources checked October 12, 2026

In the documented Lennox numbering system, the opening characters identify the manufacturing plant. The next two digits indicate the year, followed by a month character. The first two digits therefore should not be read as the manufacture year.

Keep the full model number, including its suffix. Lennox uses model and serial information together to identify equipment and replacement parts.

This illustration applies to the documented style, not every Lennox product or era. Do not use the date on a replacement component to date the whole system.

• Lennox model and serial nomenclature: serial-numbering diagram

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.

Air Conditioners typically last 12 to 17 years. Use, water quality and maintenance matter more than the brand. Keep 60 cm clear around the outdoor unit and rinse the coil from the inside out each spring.

Parts that wear out most often on air conditioners:

• Run capacitor
• Contactor
• Condenser fan motor
• Air filter
• Thermostat

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

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

Questions

How do I find out how old my Lennox air conditioner is?

Find the rating label (On a white sticker with black lettering on the outside of the unit, near the service panel), 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 Lennox air conditioner?

On a white sticker with black lettering on the outside of the unit, near the service panel.

Can I tell how old my Lennox air conditioner 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 Lennox serial number myself?

Some Lennox 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 Lennox air conditioner last?

Air Conditioners typically last 12 to 17 years with normal use and maintenance.

Where can I get Lennox air conditioner parts?

From an appliance parts retailer. Have the model number from the rating label ready so the parts fit.

Other Lennox appliances

• Lennox water heater (tank)
• Lennox furnace
• Lennox boiler
• Lennox heat pump