Find the manufacture year of any Bryant AC, heat pump, or furnace. Bryant uses the same serial format as Carrier.
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How to decode the serial number
Bryant is manufactured by Carrier Global and uses the identical serial number format as Carrier. The first four digits encode the week and year of manufacture.
2004 to Present
The first two digits are the week, the next two are the year.
2417A12345
Position
Meaning
Example
1–2
Week — Week 24
24
3–4
Year — 2017
17
5+
Sequence — Ignore
A12345
Where to find the serial number
On Bryant outdoor units, look for the data plate on the side panel.
On Bryant furnaces, the data plate is inside the cabinet door.
Serial format is identical to Carrier — first two digits week, next two year.
Decoded examples
2417A12345
→ Week 24, 2017
24 = week 24, 17 = 2017
0812B67890
→ Week 8, 2012
08 = week 8, 12 = 2012
Life expectancy
Expected lifespan: 15–20 years. Bryant is Carrier's mid-tier brand — slightly less expensive than Carrier but manufactured at the same facilities.
Common questions
Bryant is manufactured by Carrier Global at the same facilities as Carrier-branded equipment. Bryant is Carrier's mid-tier brand — slightly less expensive with similar reliability and the same serial number format.
Same as Carrier — first two digits are the week, next two are the year. Example: 1715 = week 17 of 2015.