Craftmaster® Water age
How to determine the date of production/manufacture or age of Craftmaster® brand Water Heater Systems.
Water heaters in general have an average estimated useful service life of 10-12 years, though water quality, routine upkeep/maintenance, and location of the water heater will all play critical roles in the longevity of these systems.
See also: Estimated Useful Service Life Expectancies
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The date of production/manufacture or age of Craftmaster brand Water Heater equipment can be determined from the serial number located on the rating data plate.
Example serial number styles/formats found:
→Style 1: 043812019
Legend: Year is RED; Month is GREEN; Week is BLUE
→Style 1: 043812019
Year of manufacture can be determined by using the 1st & 2nd digits of the serial number
Week of manufacture can be determined by using the 3rd & 4th digits of the serial number

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Every effort is undertaken to offer you correct and concise information to assist you in determining the age or manufacture date of water heating equipment. Users relying on this information do so at their own risk.
Page last updated: 09/03/2023