Frigidaire · Electrolux · 3rd-Digit Year Format
Frigidaire Serial Number Age Lookup
Find your Frigidaire appliance manufacture date.
Frigidaire and Electrolux encode the production year in the 3rd character and the production week in the 4th and 5th digits of standard serial numbers. Enter your serial number below for instant decoding.
Frigidaire Date Code Decoder
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Locate the rating plate on your Frigidaire refrigerator, range, dishwasher, washer, or dryer to decode its production week and year.
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Type the serial number from your appliance data tag to decode the production week, manufacture year, and estimated age.
How Frigidaire Encodes Age in Serial Numbers
Frigidaire and Electrolux serial numbers typically consist of 10 alphanumeric characters. The manufacture date is positioned in characters 3, 4, and 5:
Example: Serial Number VF42012345
- 1st & 2nd Characters (
VF): Manufacturing factory and product line designation. - 3rd Character (
4): Year of manufacture = 2024 (or 2014). - 4th & 5th Characters (
20): Production week = Week 20 (mid-May). - Remaining Characters (
12345): Sequential unit production number.
Where to Find the Serial Tag on Frigidaire Appliances
Frigidaire Refrigerators
Inside the fresh food compartment on the upper right ceiling, or on the right interior wall near the deli drawer.
Frigidaire Ranges & Ovens
Behind the bottom storage drawer on the lower frame, or on the inner frame of the oven door.
Frigidaire Washers & Dryers
Front-load washers: Inside the door opening along the front frame. Top-load washers: On the rear upper console or under the lid rim.
Frigidaire Dishwashers
Affixed along the right interior tub rim, visible when the door is opened.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I decode a Frigidaire serial number?
In standard Frigidaire and Electrolux 10-character serial numbers, the 3rd character represents the year of manufacture, and the 4th and 5th characters represent the calendar week. For example, in serial VF42012345, the '4' indicates 2024 or 2014, and '20' indicates the 20th week of that year.
Does this serial decoder work for Electrolux appliances?
Yes. Electrolux is the parent company of Frigidaire, and appliances across both brands manufactured in North America share the identical 3rd-character year and 4th/5th-character week date coding formula.
Where is the serial number located on a Frigidaire refrigerator?
On Frigidaire refrigerators, the model and serial rating plate is typically found inside the fresh food compartment on the upper right ceiling, or on the right interior side wall near the top shelf.
Disclaimer: This serial lookup provides an informational date estimate derived from Electrolux and Frigidaire product conventions. It does not replace an in-person diagnostic inspection by a certified service technician. Always verify the serial (S/N) and model number from the physical rating plate on your appliance.