Hotpoint Serial Number Decoder

Decode your Hotpoint appliance serial number to find manufacture year and month. Hotpoint is a GE Appliances (Haier) brand using the same serial encoding as GE.

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📍 Where to Find Your Hotpoint Serial Number

✓Refrigerator: Inside the fresh food section on the upper wall
✓Range: Behind the storage drawer at the bottom
✓Washer/Dryer: Inside the door frame or on the back panel
✓Hotpoint labels are typically white with black text, marked "SER" or "SERIAL"

🔤 Hotpoint Serial Number Format

Hotpoint is a GE Appliances brand and uses the same serial number format. Position 2 = month letter (A=Jan through L=Dec, no I). Position 3 = year letter (R=1997, S=1998, T=1999, V=2000, Z=2001, A=2002, B=2003, C=2004, D=2005, E=2006, F=2007, G=2008, H=2009, J=2010, K=2011, L=2012, M=2013, N=2014, P=2015, then R=2016, S=2017...).

ZDG123456

Position 2 "D" = April (month), Position 3 "G" = 2008. Manufactured April 2008.

ZAM987654

Position 2 "A" = January, Position 3 "M" = 2013. Manufactured January 2013.

ZBN234567

Position 2 "B" = February, Position 3 "N" = 2014. Manufactured February 2014.

How Hotpoint Serial Numbers Work

Hotpoint is a budget-tier appliance brand owned by GE Appliances (now part of Haier). Hotpoint appliances use the same serial number encoding as GE Appliances, with position 2 encoding the month and position 3 encoding the year. Hotpoint is positioned as an entry-level brand offering basic functionality at lower price points, typically sold through discount retailers and apartment suppliers. The brand targets first-time homeowners, landlords, and rental property managers.

Why Decode Your Hotpoint Serial Number?

Hotpoint serial decoding helps landlords and property managers track appliance ages across multiple rental units, and helps homeowners determine warranty status and optimal replacement timing.

💡 Pro Tips

Hotpoint and GE Appliances use identical serial formats. If you have a Hotpoint unit, the GE decoder will give you the same result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hotpoint owned by GE?

Yes. In the US, Hotpoint is a brand owned by GE Appliances, which is owned by Haier. In the UK, Hotpoint is separately owned by Whirlpool — the brands are unrelated in different regions.

How long do Hotpoint appliances last?

Hotpoint appliances typically last 8-12 years, slightly less than premium brands due to their economy-tier components.