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

Find the rating label (Inside the fresh-food section on the left wall for top-freezer, bottom-freezer, French-door and four-door models; on the right wall for side-by-side models), 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 Whirlpool 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 Whirlpool serial number myself?

Some Whirlpool 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 Whirlpool refrigerator parts?

From Whirlpool'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 Whirlpool refrigerator?

Check the rating label of your Whirlpool 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.

Check your Whirlpool refrigerator

Find the rating label: Inside the fresh-food section on the left wall for top-freezer, bottom-freezer, French-door and four-door models; on the right wall for side-by-side models.
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 Whirlpool refrigerator?

Inside the fresh-food section on the left wall for top-freezer, bottom-freezer, French-door and four-door models; on the right wall for side-by-side models.

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

Whirlpool’s guide to finding the model and serial number

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 Whirlpool 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.

More about refrigerators

ENERGY STAR certified Whirlpool refrigerators

158 Whirlpool models are currently ENERGY STAR certified, 151 of them sold in Canada. The certified models went on the market between 2012 and 2026. An older Whirlpool refrigerator may use more energy than today's certified models.

Compare models on ENERGY STAR

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

Whirlpool 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.

Whirlpool official parts

Whirlpool refrigerator recalls

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

Search Whirlpool refrigerator recall notices Whirlpool Corporation’s recall page

Whirlpool refrigerator models

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

Questions

How do I find out how old my Whirlpool refrigerator is?: Find the rating label (Inside the fresh-food section on the left wall for top-freezer, bottom-freezer, French-door and four-door models; on the right wall for side-by-side models), 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 Whirlpool refrigerator?: Inside the fresh-food section on the left wall for top-freezer, bottom-freezer, French-door and four-door models; on the right wall for side-by-side models.
Can I tell how old my Whirlpool 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 Whirlpool serial number myself?: Some Whirlpool 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 Whirlpool refrigerator last?: Refrigerators typically last 10 to 15 years with normal use and maintenance.
Where can I get Whirlpool refrigerator parts?: From Whirlpool's official parts store, or an appliance parts retailer. Have the model number from the rating label ready.

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