WeatherKing heating and cooling equipment carry the build date inside the serial number. We know 2 serial formats for this brand; the decoder tries each one and shows every reading that fits.
Skip any letters at the start. The first two digits are the month and the next two are the year. If the first two digits are 13 or higher they are the week instead.
W291013412 reads as week 29 of 2010.
Two sources agree Building Intelligence Center, InterNACHI inspector forum
Find the single letter in the middle of the serial (often F, M, G, N or W). The two digits after it are the week and the next two are the year.
DF50302F48952826 reads as week 48 of 1995.
Two sources agree Building Intelligence Center, PickHVAC, Energy Trust of Oregon furnace chart, InterNACHI inspector forum
A gas furnace usually lasts 15 to 20 years. Well-maintained units in mild climates reach 25; units that run hard with dirty filters fail sooner.
How long does a furnace last? · Should I replace my furnace? · HVAC.com, Lennox, InterNACHI (15-25)
A central AC condenser usually lasts 12 to 15 years. In hot climates where it runs most of the year, 10 is more typical; in the north, 20 is possible.
How long does a central air conditioner last? · Should I replace my air conditioner? · Bryant, Lennox, InterNACHI (7-15)
An air-source heat pump usually lasts 10 to 15 years. It runs in both seasons, so it logs more hours than a furnace or an AC alone.
How long does a heat pump last? · Should I replace my furnace? · Trane, Lennox, Bryant, InterNACHI
Should I replace my furnace? · Should I replace my air conditioner?
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