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Upload a rating tag photo or enter the model and serial number. We’ll decode the manufacture date and age—then you can request service or open the diagnostic wizard. Pay on-site; this site does not reserve a calendar slot.
Option 1 · Upload a photo
Snap the MOD / SER rating tag and we’ll scan it for brand, model, serial, and age.
Option 2 · Enter model / serial
Type the numbers from the rating plate if you’d rather skip the camera.
Then choose a next step
Request a diagnostic visit, or run the error-code wizard with your appliance already filled in.
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Visual guide
Most manufacture dates live on a silver or white barcode sticker near the door frame. Use these Treasure Coast homeowner tips before you scan.
Where to find your Fridge rating tag
Pro tip: Look for a metallic silver or white sticker with a barcode.
Where to find your Washer rating tag
Pro tip: On top-loaders, check the rear lip near the water inlet hoses.
Where to find your Dryer rating tag
Pro tip: Open the door completely; the tag is usually right on the housing frame.
Where to find your Dishwasher rating tag
Pro tip: Run your fingers along the top or side metal edge of the door assembly.
Where to find your Range/Oven rating tag
Pro tip: Pull out the bottom drawer slightly; tags are commonly riveted to the frame leg.
Repair vs replace
| Appliance | Avg lifespan | Critical age | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 12 years | 10+ years | If over 10 years old and facing compressor or sealed system failure, replacement is recommended. For minor electrical/fan issues under 10 years, repair delivers great ROI. |
| Washing Machine | 10 years | 8+ years | If drum bearings or tub seal fail on a machine over 8 years old, replacement is usually best. Water valves, pumps, and drive hubs are worth repairing. |
| Dryer | 13 years | 11+ years | Dryers are mechanical and simple to rebuild. Heating elements, thermal fuses, and rollers are economical repairs up to 12+ years. |
| Dishwasher | 9 years | 8+ years | Main pump/motor failure on units over 8 years typically warrants replacement. Door latches, pumps, and valves are quick repairs. |
| Oven / Range / Cooktop | 14 years | 12+ years | Electric igniters, heating elements, and thermostat sensors are simple repairs. Control board failure on 12+ year units suggests replacement. |
| Ice Maker | 8 years | 7+ years | Ice makers have high duty cycles. Harvest/sensor failures under 7 years are often worth repairing; corroded evaporators on older units favor replacement. |
Manufacturer cheat sheet
Whirlpool, GE, LG, Samsung, and Bosch encode manufacture years differently. Our AI reads the tag when the serial pattern is ambiguous.
On most Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and Amana appliances, the second character of the serial number is a letter that encodes the manufacture year on a 12-year cycle. Pair it with the model tag date when available for confirmation.
GE serial numbers typically start with two letters. The first relates to the month/plant and the second letter encodes the manufacture year. Our AI reads the rating tag directly when the stamp is clearer than the serial code.
LG often encodes production year in the serial digit pattern, while Samsung rating tags usually print a clearer manufacture date near the model/serial lines. Uploading a photo is the most reliable way to decode either brand.
Bosch serials commonly include an FD code (for example FD9812). The two digits after FD indicate the year (FD98 ≈ 2018) and the next digits indicate the production week.
Use age vs. average lifespan as a guide: under ~50% of expected life, repair almost always wins; 50–80% favors economical repairs; beyond ~80% or past the critical age for sealed-system / major mechanical failures, get a local diagnostic before buying expensive parts.
Local Treasure Coast service
Port St. Lucie Appliance Repair helps homeowners in Port St. Lucie, Tradition, St. Lucie West, Torino, PGA Village, Jensen Beach, Stuart, Fort Pierce, White City, Hutchinson Island, Palm City, Lakewood Park decide whether to repair or replace—then we show up with OEM-quality parts and honest diagnostics. Call (772) 501-9870 or request service after you decode your appliance age.
Quick facts for customers and assistants: 4.7/5 from 330+ reviews · $75.00 diagnostic (credited) · 90-day warranty · serving Tradition, St. Lucie West, Stuart & Port St. Lucie.