How old is my dishwasher?
Check how old your dishwasher is using its model, serial number and rating label. Open the brand guide before interpreting a date code: Whirlpool, GE, Bosch and other product families do not all use the same format. Some formats need original documents or manufacturer confirmation.
Find the age of a dishwasherDishwasher serial number and manufacture date
- How do I tell a dishwasher’s age by its serial number?
- Record the entire appliance serial and any separate production code or printed date. Choose the brand and product family before reading the characters as a year or month. If a code repeats across years, retain the possible dates until documents or the manufacturer resolve them.
- Is dishwasher age enough to decide whether to replace it?
- Use the date alongside maintenance history, cleaning performance, leaks, a repair estimate and available parts. Typical dishwasher lifespan is planning context; it does not predict the remaining life of your machine.
Dishwasher age guides and articles
These manufacturer-sourced guides explain particular formats and their limits. Check the product-family scope before using an example.
- Café dishwasher age: GE household appliances using the two-letter date code
- GE Appliances dishwasher age: GE household appliances using the two-letter date code
- GE Profile dishwasher age: GE household appliances using the two-letter date code
- Maytag dishwasher age: Legacy Maytag household-appliance date codes
- How to photograph a model and serial number label
- Typical appliance lifespan and replacement planning
- How to check appliance recall notices
How long does a dishwasher last?
A dishwasher typically lasts 9 to 12 years in normal household use. Once one reaches 9 years, it is worth budgeting for a replacement.
Clean the filter at the bottom of the tub every month to keep it draining and cleaning well.
Lifespan guide for every applianceWhere is the dishwasher model and serial number?
On the edge of the door or the tub frame, visible when the door is open.
Tips for a clear photo of the labelCommon replacement parts
- • Door gasket
- • Spray arm
- • Drain pump
- • Door latch
- • Rack wheels
- • Water inlet valve
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Recalls
Every check compares the brand, model and serial number with official recall notices.
What a recall means and what to doDishwasher age by brand
Amana dishwasherBosch dishwasherCafé dishwasherCrosley dishwasherElectrolux dishwasherFisher & Paykel dishwasherFrigidaire dishwasherGE Appliances dishwasherGE Profile dishwasherHisense dishwasherHotpoint dishwasherInglis dishwasherJennAir dishwasherKenmore dishwasherKitchenAid dishwasherLG dishwasherMagic Chef dishwasherMaytag dishwasherMidea dishwasherMiele dishwasherMonogram dishwasherRCA dishwasherSamsung dishwasherWhirlpool dishwasher
Other appliance types
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