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How Old Is My Bryant Furnace

How do I tell what year my Bryant furnace is?

The serial number is formatted by 4 numbers, a letter, then 5 numbers. The first two numbers are the week of manufacture and the following two numbers are the year of manufacture. The date of manufacture can usually be found on these units.

How old is my Bryant gas furnace?

The date of production/manufacture or age of Bryant® HVAC equipment can be determined from the serial number located on the data plate.

How do you decode a Bryant model number?

Look for the 7th and 8th digits, or 8th and 9th digits, of the model number. It will be a number divisible by 6 or 12, and represents the nominal BTU of the system in thousands. A ton of air conditioning equals 12,000 BTU, and 42 divided by 12 equals 3.5, so the data plate below indicates the system is 3-1/2 tons.

How do you tell the age of a furnace by the serial number?

Look at the first four digits of the serial number once you find it. The first two digits can be the week of the year that the unit was manufactured, with the third and fourth number indicating the year. A serial number starting with 0193, for example, may have been made the first week of 1993.

What model is my Bryant furnace?

Gas or Oil Furnaces: Remove the front door and look at the upper-left side of the unit. You can find the model number listed on a “rating plate” sticker inside of the unit.

Where do I find the model number on a Bryant furnace?

Bryant Model Number Location You can find the model number by removing the front door then look at the upper-left side of the unit. The model number listed on a rating plate sticker inside of the unit.

How can you tell how old an HVAC unit is?

Check the upper-right hand corner of the nameplate for the unit’s manufacture date. If the manufacture date is not visible on the condenser, you can always locate the brand, model and serial number on the plate, which will help to determine the age of the unit.

How do I find out how old my HVAC unit is?

You will find a metal nameplate attached containing the system’s technical specification. On most units this is located on the backside of the cabinet. Sometimes the manufacturer birthdate will be listed as MFR DATE. If that is the case, then you know the age of the equipment.

How long do Bryant AC units last?

The Lifespan of a Bryant Heating System. Bryant heating systems are known for their longevity and dependability. Even with proper maintenance and care, there will be a time when your unit may have to be replaced. A typical heating system may last for 16 years or more.

Where is SEER rating Bryant AC?

Look for the yellow and black rating sticker. Found on the side of the condenser, it clearly states the system’s SEER rating. Look for an information sheet affixed to the front of the air handler, the interior unit. The SEER rating is also listed here.

How do I read my heat pump model number?

Look for the 7th and 8th digits, or maybe 8th and 9th digits, of the model number. It will be a number divisible by 6 or 12, and represents the nominal BTU of the system in thousands. A ton of air conditioning equals 12,000 BTU, and 48 divided by 12 equals 4, so the data plate below indicates the system is 4 tons.

How do you read a carrier model number?

Carrier/Payne/Bryant Carrier systems made in the last 20 years or so encode the week and year of manufacture within the first 4 digits. The first 2 are the week of the year (1-52) and the second are the year. For example 0199 would mean the system was made the first week of January in 1999.

Where is the serial number on a Bryant?

The serial number can be found on the “rating plate” sticker of your product. For outdoor units such as air conditioners and heat pumps, the rating plate can be found on back of the unit above the service valve connections. On furnaces, the rating plate sticker can be found on the inside of the front door panel.

How does Bryant warranty work?

Typically, Bryant products, if registered within 90 days, come with a 10-year standard parts limited warranty; otherwise 5 years*. Even with the standard parts warranty, repair labor bills can range from $100 to $1000 or more.