Manufacturer serial guide

Bradford White water heater serial number lookup

Use the supported date code to estimate manufacture timing, then screen current official recall notices. A date code is not a condition or safety inspection.

Supported format

PatternYear letter + month letter + sequence
ExampleYE123456
InterpretationMay 1982, 2002, or 2022

How to use the result

Copy the full serial from the rating plate without guessing ambiguous characters. Enter the complete model number too: the serial-date and recall checks are independent, and full model text can materially strengthen a recall candidate.

Important limitation

The year code repeats every 20 years. Label design, installation history, or manufacturer support may be needed to choose the right cycle.

The resulting manufacture date does not establish installation date, condition, remaining service life, warranty, or safety. Confirm critical decisions with Bradford White or a qualified professional.

Recall checking

Water Heater Lookup screens the current CPSC water-heater feed and links every candidate to its official notice. Compare the complete model, manufacture window, fuel, components, and other label details. An empty search is not an all-clear.