How old is my Lochinvar?

1. Find the rating label. Where to look on each kind of appliance.
2. Take a photo of the whole label, or note the model and serial numbers.
3. Use the lookup below. It is free, and no account is needed. A date is shown only when the available evidence supports it.

Lochinvar appliances

How to find the age, the serial number, typical life and parts for each:

• Lochinvar water heater (tank)8–12 yrs
• Lochinvar tankless water heater15–20 yrs
• Lochinvar boiler15–30 yrs

The range covers condensing and non-condensing gas boilers (including combi boilers that also heat domestic water), gas and electric tank water heaters, tankless and heat pump water heaters, solar water heaters, pool heaters and indirect storage tanks, for both homes and commercial buildings.

Lochinvar is a Tennessee maker of boilers and water heaters that has belonged to A. O. Smith since 2011. It is known mainly for high-efficiency condensing gas boilers for homes and commercial buildings, and it also makes tank, tankless and heat pump water heaters, pool heaters and storage tanks.

Owned by

A. O. Smith Corporation

Headquarters

Lebanon, Tennessee, USA

Founded

1939

Product lines

Knight, Noble, Noble Combi, Epic, Solution, Power-Fin, Crest, Armor, Veritus, Lectrus, Regent

Sister brands: A. O. Smith, State Water Heaters, American Water Heaters, Reliance Water Heaters, GSW, John Wood, Takagi, U.S. Craftmaster.

• 1939: The business started as the Walter Vallett Company.
• 1957: It took the name Lochinvar Water Heater Corporation.
• 1970: The company moved to Lebanon, Tennessee.
• 1980: The present Lochinvar company was formed by William Vallett Sr. and his sons.
• 1986: Lochinvar introduced its Power-Fin high-efficiency boiler.
• 2011: A. O. Smith Corporation acquired Lochinvar.

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