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Dishwasher Serial Number Lookup

Use this dishwasher serial number lookup page to find the label, decode supported serial formats, and move into the strongest brand path when the age code depends on the manufacturer.

  1. 1Choose the matching category and brand.
  2. 2Enter the full serial number exactly as printed on the label.
  3. 3Review the date estimate, notes, and fallback links if the serial does not decode.

Dishwasher age checks usually start with the serial number on the door frame or tub lip. The model number helps confirm the product family or OEM source when the serial format repeats or when the brand is private-label.

Select the dishwasher brand and enter the serial exactly as printed.

Built for fast serial/model research.Useful for appliance age estimates, replacement research, and claim documentation.Results may vary by brand, model family, and available serial data.

What the serial number can tell you

Supported dishwasher serial numbers can reveal a year, a production week, or a month-year window. That is usually the fastest way to estimate appliance age when service paperwork is missing.

What the model number can tell you

The dishwasher model number helps identify the product family, trim, and OEM platform. It becomes more important when the serial code alone does not fully resolve the decade or when the dishwasher is sold under a private label.

Common dishwasher serial number formats

Pattern Common Format What It May Indicate Confidence
Bosch-family dishwashers FD code The FD digits usually map directly to production year and month. Higher confidence when FD is present.
Whirlpool-family dishwashers 9 or 10 characters with year code + week The year code position changes with serial length and is followed by week digits. Estimated decade.
GE dishwashers Opening month/year letters The first letters usually carry the age logic. Estimated decade.
Frigidaire dishwashers Factory letters + year/week digits The first numeric digit after the factory code often indicates year, followed by week digits. Estimated decade.
Samsung / LG dishwashers Brand-specific month/year positions Samsung uses serial-length-dependent positions. LG uses an opening year digit plus month digits. Estimated decade.

Dishwasher serial number examples

Supported Bosch example
FD911100449

Supported Bosch-family FD example. This is one of the clearer dishwasher date paths because the FD code points to year and month more directly.

Supported Whirlpool example
CB2501800

Supported Whirlpool-family example. The date logic uses year code plus production week rather than a direct calendar month.

Illustrative Frigidaire pattern
VF24012345

Illustrative Frigidaire dishwasher pattern. The factory letters matter before the year and week positions are read.

Where to find the serial number

Open-door frame labels

  • Upper inner door frame on many dishwashers
  • Tub lip or side edge near the hinges on others

Side trim and hinge areas

  • Check the side edge if the top frame is clean
  • Look near the hinge area on drawer and panel-ready designs

Documentation fallback

  • Installation paperwork when the door tag is worn
  • Original purchase record or service invoice

Common problems

  • The dishwasher label is only visible when the door is fully open.
  • Panel-ready or drawer dishwashers can hide the tag near the hinge or trim edge.
  • The serial result still needs model-era context because the year code repeats.
  • The dishwasher is a private-label brand and needs OEM identification first.
  • Only the model number is available from paperwork or a service invoice.

FAQ

How do I find the age of my dishwasher?

Open the door, locate the product tag on the frame or tub edge, and decode the serial number after selecting the correct brand.

What can the dishwasher model number tell me?

It usually identifies the product family and can help confirm the OEM platform or generation when the serial result stays estimated.

Why does my dishwasher serial number not decode?

Common reasons are a worn tag, the wrong brand path, an OEM/private-label mismatch, or a repeating year code.

Where is the dishwasher serial number label located?

Most dishwashers place it on the inner door frame, tub lip, or side edge that is visible when the door is open.

Can I use this for claims or replacement research?

Yes. The result is useful for age support and replacement planning, especially when paired with the model number and product type.

Related Decoder Pages

How Old Is My Appliance?Bosch Dishwasher PathWhirlpool Dishwasher PathGE Dishwasher PathFrigidaire Dishwasher PathSamsung Dishwasher Path

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