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Kenmore appliance age lookup by serial number

Kenmore is a label, not one factory. The model prefix before the dot usually identifies whether Whirlpool, GE, Frigidaire/Electrolux, LG, or another manufacturer built the appliance, so prefix comes before serial decoding.

Decoder status: Supported
Primary method: prefix or factory table
Parent company: Varies by model

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Kenmore serial format notes

Model prefix identifies the original manufacturer before decoding. This usually points to prefix or factory table, but the model number and appliance category still matter.

- Kenmore appliances were built by multiple manufacturers.
- Decode should branch by model prefix before applying Whirlpool, GE, Frigidaire, or LG-style rules.
- Copy the three-digit model prefix before the dot.
- After identifying the source manufacturer, apply that maker's serial caveats instead of a generic Kenmore rule.

Example entry

Brand: Kenmore
Model: 110.26912691
Serial: C92812345

Limitations

Kenmore appliances were built by multiple manufacturers.

Do not use a serial estimate as a warranty, safety, or recall determination. Confirm unusual results against the full data plate and official Kenmore support.

Priority links

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Kenmore age lookup FAQs

Can a Kenmore serial number give an exact manufacture date?

Sometimes it can narrow the appliance to a production month or week, but repeated year codes and factory variations mean the result should be treated as an estimate.

Why does the Kenmore model number matter?

The model number helps identify product family, decade, and manufacturer source, especially when the serial format is reused across many years.

What should I do after a low-confidence Kenmore result?

Use the official support link, search CPSC recall records with the brand and model, and compare the appliance age against its typical lifespan before approving repair costs.

Why does Kenmore need the model prefix?

Kenmore appliances were sourced from multiple manufacturers, and each source can use a different date-code system.

What do prefixes like 110, 253, 363, and 795 mean?

They commonly point to Whirlpool, Frigidaire/Electrolux, GE, and LG-built families respectively, though official parts records should confirm the match.