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Refrigerator Age Calculator

How old is your fridge?

Enter your brand and serial number — we decode the build date, calculate age, and apply the ENERGY STAR 10-year replace cutoff.

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Decode your serial number

Serial starts with a letter (year) + 2-digit week. Example: F1234567 (F = 2006).

Usually on the side wall, behind the crisper, or on the door frame
How we decide

The methodology

01

Serial-number decoders

Whirlpool, GE, Samsung, LG, Frigidaire, and Bosch each encode the build date differently. Decoders sourced from manufacturer service documentation.

02

Average lifespan baseline

13 years for refrigerators in general use, sourced from AHAM industry data and DOE appliance lifecycle estimates.

03

ENERGY STAR 10-year cutoff

Refrigerators 10 years or older may use up to 35% more energy than newer ENERGY STAR certified models. Energy-savings payback is typically 2–4 years.

Questions

Frequently asked

Inside the fridge on the side wall, behind the crisper drawer, on the back exterior panel, behind the kick plate at the bottom, or on the door frame edge with the door open.
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Past the 10-year cutoff?

We'll match you with 3 ENERGY STAR-certified replacement models that fit your kitchen and budget — with real prices across every major retailer.

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