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Kenmore Serial Number Decoder

Use this Kenmore serial number decoder when you already know the brand and need the fastest supported path into the correct OEM serial rule.

  1. 1 Choose the matching category and brand.
  2. 2 Enter the full serial number exactly as printed on the label.
  3. 3 Review the date estimate, notes, and fallback links if the serial does not decode.
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Kenmore does not manufacture its own appliances. The current decoder uses the model prefix to route the serial into Whirlpool, GE, LG, Frigidaire, and other supported OEM logic, then leaves the result estimated when the OEM is not fully confirmed.

Kenmore is preselected. Use the full serial and keep the model prefix nearby if possible.

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.
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Kenmore Model Prefix → OEM Manufacturer

Kenmore appliances are built by other manufacturers. Find your model prefix below to identify the right decoder path. The prefix is the first 3 digits of your model number (e.g., model 110.12345678 → prefix 110).

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106 · Fridge 110 · Laundry 198 · Various 562 · Various 665 · Dishwasher
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362 · Range 363 · Fridge
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795 · Fridge
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596 · Amana 253 · Gibson 417 · Kelvinator 628 · Kelvinator 662 · Kelvinator 103 · Roper 155 · Roper 278 · Roper 647 · Roper 174 · Caloric 629 · Jenn-Air 651 · Speed Queen 791 · Tappan

info Select a prefix chip above to auto-fill the decoder, or use the dropdown that appears when Kenmore is selected in the decoder tool below.

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How to decode a Kenmore serial number

Kenmore decoding usually starts with the model prefix rather than the serial alone. Once the OEM platform is identified, the serial can follow Whirlpool-family, GE-family, LG-family, or other supported manufacturer logic.

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What the model number can tell you

The first three digits of the Kenmore model number are often the key to identifying the actual manufacturer. That is why the model number matters more on Kenmore than it does on many direct-manufacturer brands.

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Common Kenmore serial number formats

Whirlpool-built Kenmore ✓ Estimated until OEM is confirmed.
Model prefixes such as 106 or 110 often point to Whirlpool-family logic

The serial usually follows the Whirlpool year/week decode path after the OEM is identified.

GE-built Kenmore ✓ Estimated until OEM is confirmed.
Prefixes such as 362 or 363 often point to GE-family logic

The serial often follows the GE opening month/year letter pattern after OEM routing.

LG-built Kenmore ✓ Estimated until OEM is confirmed.
Prefix 795 commonly points to LG-family refrigerator logic

The serial often follows the LG year-digit-plus-month pattern once the OEM is identified.

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Kenmore serial number examples

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106.xxxxx

A prefix like 106 often signals Whirlpool-family routing before the serial is decoded.

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362.xxxxx

A prefix like 362 often signals a GE-family path, where the opening serial letters carry the main age logic.

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Serial alone is not always enough

If the OEM is unknown, the decoder may still leave the result estimated until the model family is clearer.

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Where to find the model and serial number

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Refrigerators

  • Inside the fresh-food compartment wall
  • Keep the model prefix visible because OEM routing often depends on it
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Laundry products

  • Door opening or lid rim for the serial tag
  • Use the model prefix with the serial for best Kenmore results
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Dishwashers and ranges

  • Frame edge, tub lip, or oven opening
  • Capture both model and serial if the unit is private-label or older
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If the serial number does not decode

  • check_circle Add the model prefix because Kenmore routing often depends on the OEM manufacturer.
  • check_circle Do not assume Kenmore uses one universal serial system across all appliances.
  • check_circle Try Smart Lookup if the model prefix is missing or unreadable.
  • check_circle Use product category to avoid mixing refrigerator, laundry, and cooking-family assumptions.
  • check_circle Capture the full serial even if the OEM path is not known yet.
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FAQ

How old is my Kenmore appliance? expand_more

Use the model prefix to identify the OEM first, then decode the serial using the supported manufacturer path.

Can the Kenmore serial number tell me the age by itself? expand_more

Sometimes, but the model prefix is often needed first because Kenmore products were built by multiple OEM manufacturers.

Why does Kenmore need the model number more than other brands? expand_more

The model prefix often identifies who actually manufactured the appliance, and that decides which serial rule the decoder should apply.

Where is the Kenmore serial number label located? expand_more

Kenmore labels usually follow the same placement patterns as the underlying OEM product type: inside the cabinet, around the opening, or on the frame.

Can this support claim documentation? expand_more

Yes. Just note when the OEM is confirmed directly versus when the result still depends on a likely model-prefix match.

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Related Decoder Pages

How Old Is My Appliance?WhirlpoolGELGFrigidaireFind Model & Serial Labels
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Research Paths

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