When you’re in the field, figuring out the age of a Bradford White water heater can be tricky. The company uses a letter code, with each letter standing for a specific year. Every 20 years, the letters repeat. For example, if the first letter is “Y,” it could mean the heater was made in 2002 or 2022. Usually, you can tell the difference between a 20-year-old unit and a new one by looking at its condition and using your experience. The chart below from Bradford White will help you find the exact year.
- A = 1984 or 2004
- B = 1985 or 2005
- C = 1986 or 2006
- D = 1987 or 2007
- E = 1988 or 2008
- F = 1989 or 2009
- G = 1990 or 2010
- H = 1991 or 2011
- J = 1992 or 2012
- K = 1993 or 2013
- L = 1994 or 2014
- M = 1995 or 2015
- N = 1996 or 2016
- P = 1997 or 2017
- S = 1998 or 2018
- T = 1999 or 2019
- W = 2000 or 2020
- X = 2001 or 2021
- Y = 2002 or 2022
- Z = 2003 or 2023
There was a computer error in 1997 which these models will have “OA” in the serial number. If yours has one of those letters then it means it was manufactured in 1997. If you need help finding the age of your Bradford White water heater feel free to give us a call at 407-633-1661 or visit our website. We are happy to help!