What is the serial number on a Rheem Fury water heater?

MMYYX12345 where X is the plant code and 12345 a consecutive unique ID and of course MM YY are month and year. Photo: Rheemglas Fury model Rheem water heater data tag on a home in Boca Raton Florida. Serial No. RH 0806 B17262 decodes to August 2006. Really?

Who is the manufacturer of Rheem water heaters?

Rheem Manufacturing Co., in business since 1930, produces commercial and residential water heaters as well as HVAC equipment sold under many brand names including Ruud and other companies listed below. Rheem is a subsidiary of Paloma industries.

Are there any age encoding schemes for Rheem water heaters?

To date we have found at least nine Rheem water heater age encoding schemes depending on the era of manufacture and also on the type of water heater. We summarize these below. Photo: an older Rheemglas Standard water heater, Serial No. # R 0884B10488 decodes to August 1988.

When did the boiler mate water heater come out?

Boiler Mate water heaters inculde a “top mount” heat exchanger. Amtrol BM water heaters were announced in 1986 so a BM- heater will be no older than 1986 (and usually newer). The company’s records will include the manufacturing date of the unit.

What are the serial numbers on a Ruud water heater?

The third and fourth numbers in the serial number, usually after several letters, is the year of manufacture of a Ruud water heater. So the manufacturer’s data plate below indicates that it was made in 1985.

Can a Ruud contractor maintain a tankless water heater?

Whatever the age of your water heater, our corps of reputable Ruud contractors are always available whether you have a question about tankless water heaters or simply wondering how best to maintain your current heater. Click here to contact a Ruud contractor today!