Ever caught yourself wondering about the age of your air conditioning unit? Maybe you had paperwork on it before but have since misplaced it, now leaving you in the dark about its true age. It happens to the best of us. But why would you even need to know this small detail anyways? What’s the point? You see, air conditioners boast a lifespan of around 15 to 20 years, which is contingent upon proper maintenance. So, knowing the true age of your air conditioner is genuinely valuable information that we believe every homeowner should know. Armed with this knowledge, you’ll be ready to spring into action if it starts struggling to cool your living space or exhibits other signs of inefficiency.
Your trusty HVAC allies at Canal Winchester Heating & Cooling are here to help you unveil the exact age of your air conditioner with these useful steps:
1. The Condenser’s Nameplate–
First, you’ll want to start by looking for the manufacture date. You can find this on the side of the unit. Most condensers have a nameplate display on their side. For reference, the condenser is that conspicuous metal box situated outside your home, usually located on the side of the house or in the backyard. Look closely at the upper right corner of this nameplate for the manufacturing date. Often, it’s labeled as MFR DATE. Keep in mind that the exact wording may vary.
2. Online Resources–
If the manufacture date cannot be pinpointed, don’t give up just yet. Go ahead and jot down the unit’s brand, model, and serial number listed on the nameplate. For your convenience, you can also snap a quick photo of the nameplate itself (because why work harder when you can work smarter?). Now, armed with this information, input this information into any search engine, adding the words “manufacture date” to the end of the query. You should have several options generated that will direct you to decode your exact AC model’s manufacture date.
Fingers crossed, these steps have brought clarity to finding the age of your air conditioner. However, if you’re still grappling with uncertainty, we are here to help! Any of our highly skilled technicians can readily assist you with this during your next seasonal maintenance check. Whatever your needs may be, we’re thrilled to lend a hand!
Reach out to Canal Winchester Heating & Cooling today at (614) 524-4737, or conveniently schedule an appointment online by clicking here!
