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#Age of payne ac unit serial number 1806x66912 how to#

To determine the size of a Payne system in tons, see our blog post How many tons is my Payne air conditioner or heat pump?For the age of another brand or manufacturer, go to our blog post How do I determine the age of my air conditioner? Some of them, like the one below, state it clearly at the bottom of the data plate.

The more recent Payne units we have seen don’t require you to know which numbers are the year of manufacture. This format has been used from the mid-1980s to the present. Each manufacturer has their own system.The third and fourth numbers in the serial number on the data plate are the year of manufacture for Payne, so the one shown below is from 2008. Go to the outside unit (condenser) and look for the metal plate or sticker on the side with the manufacturer’s data. The date of manufacture is encoded in serial number on the data plate of almost all air conditioners. Where do I find the date of manufacture on my air conditioner? Payne is well known to give the consumer as specifically as they need. Talking about Budget brands, Payne provides the cooling and heating system over 77 years. Budget brands have the lowest price and offer around 12 – 16 years durability. Standard brands have a moderate price, with the durability from 15 – 18 years. How long does a Payne air conditioner last? Find your brand in the list below and click on it to go to the page with specific instructions for determining when your unit was produced, with actual data plate examples. Sometimes it’s the first two numbers, or second two numbers, or second and fourth, or even a letter code. How can I tell the age of my air conditioner?Įach manufacturer has their own system. The second set of digits are the year of manufacture. The first two digits are the week of manufacturer. In the above style, the determining factor is having a letter in the middle of the serial number.

The most common way to to determine the carrier ac age is through the serial number. How do you read carrier models and serial numbers? Divide the number by 12 (which represents 12,000 Btu/hr, or one ton of cooling capacity) to get your AC unit’s tonnage. The possibilities on residential units range from 18 to 60. Within this string of letters and numerals, you should find an even, two-digit number. How do I know what tonnage my carrier is?įind the model number. Payne offers not only quality but also affordability. Price is a key consideration when buying an air conditioner. The quality of a unit matters to a consumer and this at many times is related to price. Payne air conditioners are among the most affordable ACs in the market. Near the top of the nameplate you should see the manufacturer’s date as a month and year.

On most units, the nameplate is fixed to the backside of the cabinet. How do I find out what year my air conditioner was made?įinding the Manufacturer’s Date of Your Air Conditioner You’ll find a metal nameplate attached to it containing the system’s technical specs.
