Kenmore Serial Number Decoder — Find Manufacture Date by OEM
Kenmore (Sears) does not manufacture appliances. Each Kenmore model is built by an OEM partner identified by the first 3 digits of the model number. ApplianceAPI routes Kenmore serials to the correct OEM decoder automatically.
Automatic OEM Detection
Enter a Kenmore model number and ApplianceAPI identifies the OEM manufacturer from the prefix.
Correct Decode Algorithm
Once the OEM is identified, the serial is decoded using the manufacturer's proprietary format.
Model Number Required
Kenmore decoding requires the model number (not just serial) because the OEM varies by product.
How Kenmore Decoding Works
Kenmore appliances are manufactured by various OEM partners. The first 3 digits of the model number identify the manufacturer. ApplianceAPI maintains a routing table that maps Kenmore model prefixes to the correct OEM, then applies that OEM's serial decode algorithm.
Common OEM partners include Whirlpool, GE, LG, Electrolux/Frigidaire, and others. Because each OEM uses a different serial format, decoding a Kenmore serial always requires the model number to identify which manufacturer made the unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I decode a Kenmore serial number?
Enter both the model number and serial number. The model prefix identifies the OEM manufacturer, and the serial is decoded using that manufacturer's algorithm.
Why does Kenmore need a model number?
Unlike other brands, Kenmore products are built by different manufacturers. The first 3 digits of the model number tell us which OEM made it, so we can apply the correct decode algorithm.
What OEMs make Kenmore appliances?
Common OEM partners include Whirlpool, GE, LG, Electrolux/Frigidaire, and others. ApplianceAPI maintains a routing table covering 14+ known prefixes.