Amana HVAC Serial Number Decoder

Decode your Amana appliance serial number to find the manufacture year and month. Amana is a Whirlpool Corporation brand — this decoder works for Amana refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ranges.

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📍 Where to Find Your Amana HVAC Serial Number

✓Refrigerator: Inside on the upper left wall of the fresh food section
✓Washing machine: Inside the door frame or under the lid
✓Dryer: Inside the door opening
✓Important: Do NOT confuse Amana appliances (Whirlpool) with Amana HVAC (Daikin/Goodman) — they are different companies

🔤 Amana HVAC Serial Number Format

Amana appliances (Whirlpool brand) use the same serial number format as Whirlpool. Position 2 = year letter, Position 3 = month letter. Year: F=1996, G=1997, H=1998, J=1999, K=2000, L=2001, M=2002, N=2003, P=2004, R=2005, S=2006, T=2007, V=2008, W=2009, X=2010, Y=2011, A=2012... Month: A=Jan, B=Feb, C=Mar, D=Apr, E=May, F=Jun, G=Jul, H=Aug, J=Sep, K=Oct, L=Nov, M=Dec.

AYK123456

Position 2 "Y" = 2011, Position 3 "K" = October. Manufactured October 2011.

AXG234567

Position 2 "X" = 2010, Position 3 "G" = July. Manufactured July 2010.

AVF345678

Position 2 "V" = 2008, Position 3 "F" = June. Manufactured June 2008.

How Amana HVAC Serial Numbers Work

Amana Corporation, founded in 1934 in Middle Amana, Iowa, was an early pioneer of the home refrigerator and the inventor of the microwave oven (Amana's Radarange in 1967). Amana was acquired by Maytag in 1999 and then by Whirlpool in 2006. As a Whirlpool brand, Amana appliances now use Whirlpool's serial number encoding: position 2 for year (letter) and position 3 for month (letter). Amana is positioned as a value brand within the Whirlpool family, targeting cost-conscious consumers who want reliable basic functionality. Important note: Amana appliances are completely separate from Amana HVAC. Amana HVAC is owned by Daikin/Goodman, while Amana appliances are owned by Whirlpool. They use different serial number formats.

Why Decode Your Amana HVAC Serial Number?

Amana serial decoding helps with warranty verification, repair vs. replace decisions, and insurance documentation. Amana's value positioning means repairs can sometimes be economical even on older units.

💡 Pro Tips

If you're not sure whether you have Amana appliances or Amana HVAC, the product type is the giveaway: refrigerators, washers, and kitchen appliances are Whirlpool's Amana. Furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps are Daikin's Amana HVAC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amana appliances the same as Amana HVAC?

No. Amana appliances is owned by Whirlpool Corporation. Amana HVAC is owned by Daikin Industries (via Goodman). They are completely separate companies with different serial number formats.

Who invented the microwave oven?

The commercial microwave oven was developed by Raytheon, but Amana Corporation launched the first popular home microwave, the "Radarange," in 1967.