Observed arrival · 2026-09-27
Appliance Checkup: A serial number, five answers
A free U.S. checker uses an appliance’s brand and serial number to estimate its build date, age against typical lifespan, recall status, resale value, and what to inspect.
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- For
- U.S. buyers, sellers, and owners of used appliances
- Worth noticing
- It flags serial codes that repeat across decades with a confidence label, and uses U.S. CPSC recall notices.
Field notes
The form distinguishes the serial number from the model number, with the latter needed for recall matching; price and condition can be added for the estimate. The page explains that date codes may repeat across decades and says it supplies a confidence label in those cases. Its brand guides include model-specific rating-plate locations, and the stated market is U.S. appliances with prices in USD.
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✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
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