Samsung Electronics · 15-Character Matrix Code
Samsung Serial Number Age Lookup
Find your Samsung appliance manufacture date.
Samsung encodes the production year in the 8th character and the month in the 9th character of standard 15-character serial numbers. Enter your serial number below for instant decoding.
Samsung Date Code Decoder
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Locate the rating plate on your Samsung French door refrigerator, front-load washer, dryer, or dishwasher to decode its production date.
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Type the serial number from your appliance data tag to decode the production month, manufacture year, and estimated age.
How Samsung Encodes Age in Serial Numbers
Samsung appliances use a standardized 15-character alphanumeric format. The date information is located in the center of the string at positions 8 and 9:
Example: Serial Number 1AB4567Y6CDEFGH
- Characters 1–7 (
1AB4567): Model configuration and factory plant identification code. - 8th Character (
Y): Year code = 2024. - 9th Character (
6): Month code = June. - Characters 10–15 (
CDEFGH): Unique unit production sequence.
8th Character: Year Code
| Code | Year |
|---|---|
| H | 2016 |
| J / K | 2017 |
| M | 2018 |
| N | 2019 |
| R | 2020 |
| T | 2021 |
| W | 2022 |
| X | 2023 |
| Y | 2024 |
| A | 2025 |
| B | 2026 |
9th Character: Month Code
| Code | Month |
|---|---|
| 1 | January |
| 2 | February |
| 3 | March |
| 4 | April |
| 5 | May |
| 6 | June |
| 7 | July |
| 8 | August |
| 9 | September |
| A | October |
| B | November |
| C | December |
Where to Find the Serial Tag on Samsung Appliances
Samsung Refrigerators
Affixed on the exterior left side of the refrigerator cabinet near the top front, or inside the fresh food compartment on the left interior side wall.
Samsung Washing Machines
Front-load washers: Inside the door opening on the cabinet frame. Top-load washers: On the rear frame behind the control panel, or under the glass lid on the rear rim.
Samsung Dryers
Located inside the door opening around the drum perimeter or on the rear upper frame edge.
Samsung Dishwashers
Affixed on the right or left edge of the dishwasher door panel, visible when the door is opened.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I decode the age from a Samsung serial number?
In standard 15-character Samsung appliance serial numbers, look at the 8th and 9th characters. The 8th character indicates the manufacture year (e.g., R = 2020, T = 2021, W = 2022, X = 2023, Y = 2024), and the 9th character indicates the month (1–9 for Jan–Sep, A = October, B = November, C = December).
Where is the serial number located on a Samsung refrigerator?
On Samsung French-door and side-by-side refrigerators, the rating sticker is affixed on the exterior left side of the cabinet near the front, or inside the fresh food compartment on the left interior wall.
How does the 50% rule benchmark evaluate a 10-year-old Samsung refrigerator or washer?
Major home appliances approaching 10 years of age have reached roughly 80% to 100% of their median expected service life according to NAHB and InterNACHI benchmarks. Under the consumer 50% rule, when repair estimates on older machines exceed half the cost of a comparable new model, industry benchmarks categorize replacement as the more economical threshold.
Disclaimer: This serial lookup tool provides an informational date estimate derived from Samsung Electronics' published rating-plate formats. It does not inspect mechanical health or electrical safety. Always verify production details against the physical rating tag on your unit. For diagnostic testing and error code definitions, consult your Samsung owner manual or check our Samsung Error Code Reference.