How to find the age of your Kenmore washer or dryer

Where to find the model and serial number on your washer or dryer

Start by locating the model and serial number label on your Kenmore washer or dryer. On most models, both numbers appear together on the same label.

Common locations include:

• Along the door opening on front-load washers

• Under the lid on top-load washers

• On the back panel of dryers

• Inside the door opening on front-load dryers

The model number usually starts with three digits, followed by a period and additional numbers. Those first three digits determine which serial number format you’ll use to find the production date.

If the Kenmore model number starts with 110

Kenmore washers and dryers with model numbers starting with 110 use a serial number format where the production date is encoded near the beginning of the serial number.

Start by looking at the first four or five characters.

Common serial number format

LLYWWxxxxx or LYWWxxxxx

• First one or two letters = production location

• Next character (letter or number) = year

• Next two digits = week of production

The year is shown as a single character, which can be a number or a letter. That character represents a year ending in that value, and the pattern repeats every **30 years**.

### Kenmore 110 models year code reference table

Examples:

RA01xxxx = was made in the first week of either 1991 or 2021.

FM644xxxx = was made in the 44th week of either 1986 or 2016.

Choosing the correct year

Because the year code repeats every 30 years, use the washer or dryer’s design, controls, and features to determine which decade fits.

For Kenmore washers and dryers starting with 402

Kenmore washers and dryers with model numbers starting with 402 use serial numbers that encode the production date within the serial number string. The exact position depends on the length of the serial number.

Common 402-models serial number formats

15-character serial numbers

• 8th character = year

• 9th character = month

11-character serial numbers

• 4th character = year

• 5th character = month

Year code reference table and how to determine the month

For the production month, numbers 1 through 9 represent January through September. The letters A and B represent October and November, and C represents December.

Choosing the correct year

Because codes repeat over time, use the washer or dryer’s design, features, and controls to determine which year makes sense.

If the model number begins with 417

Kenmore washers and dryers with model numbers starting with 417 typically use a serial number format where the production date appears near the beginning of the serial number.

Common serial number format for Kenmore 417 models

YWWxxxxx

• First digit = last digit of the year

• Next two digits = week of production

Use the machine’s styling, controls, and features to determine the correct decade.

For laundry models starting with 796

Kenmore washers and dryers with model numbers starting with 796 typically use a serial number format where the production date appears at the beginning of the serial number.

Kenmore 796 serial number format

YMMxxxxx

• First digit = last digit of the year

• Next two digits = month

Use the washer or dryer’s design and features to confirm the correct decade.

Make sure the age makes sense

After decoding the production date, make sure it aligns with the washer or dryer’s condition.

Helpful cross-checks include:

• Whether the age fits the control layout and features

• Whether wear patterns match the estimated timeframe

• Whether the machine’s design aligns with that production period

If something doesn’t add up, revisit the serial number format before making a repair or replacement decision.