Brand serial guide

Maytag appliance age lookup by serial number

Maytag appliances now commonly decode through Whirlpool-family serial rules, while older laundry models may need extra model-era context. The estimate is strongest when the serial pattern, model prefix, and appliance design all agree.

Decoder status: Supported
Primary method: year and production week
Parent company: Whirlpool Corporation

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Submit a brand, type, model, and serial number to see confidence, lifespan status, recall links, and next steps.

Maytag serial format notes

Second character year code and following two-digit week code. This usually points to year and production week, but the model number and appliance category still matter.

- Whirlpool-family serials can recycle year letters across decades.
- Model number, product category, and condition should be used to choose the correct decade.
- Confirm whether the model is modern Whirlpool-era Maytag.
- Use laundry symptoms and age together before approving major bearing, tub, or control repairs.

Example entry

Brand: Maytag
Model: MVW7232HW
Serial: C94712345

Limitations

Whirlpool-family serials can recycle year letters across decades.

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

Priority links

Maytag recall checks Washer age guide Dryer age guide

Maytag age lookup FAQs

Can a Maytag 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 Maytag 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 Maytag 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.

Is a Maytag washer serial enough?

It can suggest a production window, but model era and visible design help choose the correct repeated year code.

What Maytag repairs depend heavily on age?

Washer bearings, dryer heating systems, and dishwasher controls should be weighed against the unit's typical lifespan.