How old is my RCA?

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.

RCA appliances

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

• RCA refrigerator10–15 yrs
• RCA range or oven13–15 yrs
• RCA dishwasher9–12 yrs
• RCA microwave8–10 yrs
• RCA freezer10–20 yrs
• RCA clothes washer10–13 yrs
• RCA clothes dryer10–13 yrs
• RCA air conditioner12–17 yrs
• RCA dehumidifier5–8 yrs

Curtis's manual library also covers beverage centres, ice makers, wine coolers and portable air conditioners; ranges are listed by Wikipedia but not seen in the manual library.

RCA is a trademark from the Radio Corporation of America, now owned by Talisman Brands and licensed to other companies. In appliances, Curtis International of Canada sells RCA-branded compact and full-size refrigerators, freezers, microwaves, laundry and room air conditioners.

Curtis International Ltd. (licensee)

Owned by

Talisman Brands, Inc. (trademark owner); Curtis International Ltd. (appliance licensee)

Founded

1919

Sister brands: Estate, Proscan.

• 1919: The RCA name was introduced with the Radio Corporation of America.
• 1955: RCA sold its Estate large appliance business to Whirlpool.
• 1986: General Electric acquired RCA Corporation.
• 2003: Thomson SA bought the RCA trademarks from GE.
• 2022: Technicolor sold the RCA trademark to Talisman Brands.

We do not have recall coverage for RCA yet. Search our indexed notices and confirm with the manufacturer.