How old is my dryer?
Find date evidence for a clothes dryer using its model, serial number and appliance label. Gas, electric and heat-pump dryers should be checked within their own brand and product family. Some formats need original documents or manufacturer confirmation.
Find the age of a clothes dryerDryer serial number and manufacture date
- Can I date my dryer from a replacement motor or belt?
- Use the dryer’s main rating label to date the appliance. A replacement component can be newer than the dryer and its number may identify a part rather than the appliance manufacture date.
- Does dryer age establish its condition?
- The manufacture date describes age, not condition or safety. Keep service history and assess operation separately. Check recall notices using the complete appliance identification; a successful age lookup does not replace that review.
Dryer age guides and articles
These manufacturer-sourced guides explain particular formats and their limits. Check the product-family scope before using an example.
- GE Appliances dryer age: GE household appliances using the two-letter date code
- GE Profile dryer age: GE household appliances using the two-letter date code
- Maytag dryer 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 dryer last?
A clothes dryer typically lasts 10 to 13 years in normal household use. Once one reaches 10 years, it is worth budgeting for a replacement.
Clean the lint screen every load and the vent duct every year: lint build-up is a leading cause of dryer fires.
Lifespan guide for every applianceWhere is the dryer model and serial number?
Inside the door opening, or on the back.
Tips for a clear photo of the labelCommon replacement parts
- • Drive belt
- • Heating element
- • Thermal fuse
- • Drum rollers
- • Igniter (gas)
- • Lint screen
Check your clothes dryer on Appliance Age to get parts links for your exact model.
Recalls
Every check compares the brand, model and serial number with official recall notices.
What a recall means and what to doClothes dryer age by brand
Amana clothes dryerBosch clothes dryerCrosley clothes dryerElectrolux clothes dryerFrigidaire clothes dryerGE Appliances clothes dryerGE Profile clothes dryerHaier clothes dryerHotpoint clothes dryerInglis clothes dryerKenmore clothes dryerLG clothes dryerMagic Chef clothes dryerMaytag clothes dryerMidea clothes dryerMiele clothes dryerNorge clothes dryerRCA clothes dryerSamsung clothes dryerSpeed Queen clothes dryerWhirlpool clothes dryer
Other appliance types
RefrigeratorRange or ovenDishwasherMicrowaveFreezerClothes washerWater heater (tank)Tankless water heaterFurnaceBoilerAir conditionerHeat pumpHRVERVDehumidifier
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