How can I tell the age of First Co. Aquatherm or U.S. A/C Products Combo Heater Air Handler from the serial number?
Thursday, January 24, 2019
By pressing the “Submit” button, I consent to receive a phone call about products and services from a Trane Comfort Specialist™ at the phone number(s) provided. I understand these calls may be generated using automated technology and my consent does not imply or require that a purchase be made. Does anyone know how to decipher the date from First Company Product Serial Numbers? The following is the SN from a First Company air handler: Y02602 FC839. If it helps, the MN is 30VDX-3HW which is no longer available. The condo that the air handler is installed in was built sometime back in 1996-98.
The first letter of the serial number denotes the year of manufacture, based on the listing below. The serial number may be noted on two lines, as below, or one line.
A = 1994 B = 1995 C = 1996 D = 1997 E = 1997
F = 1998 G = 1999 H = 2000 J = 2001 K = 2002
L = 2003 M = 2004 N = 2005 P = 2006 R = 2007
S = 2008 T = 2009 U = 2010 V = 2011 W = 2012
X = 2013 Y = 2014 Z = 2015
(We assume that the cycle repeats, with A = 2016, etc., but not confirmed) So the “I” in the serial number above indicates the unit was manufactured in 2001. This serial number system is used for both the “AquaTherm' and 'U.S. A/C Products” equipment made by First Co., that circulate the hot water from a gas or oil-fired water heater to the air handler for heating a home.
For the age of another brand or manufacturer, go to our blog post How do I determine the age of my air conditioner?
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