Find the manufacture year of any Friedrich AC or mini-split from the serial number.
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How to decode the serial number
Friedrich is an American HVAC brand known for room air conditioners, mini-splits, and commercial PTAC units. Their serial numbers encode the manufacture year in a straightforward format.
2000 to Present
First letter is a plant code. Next two digits are year. Next two are week.
A171234567
Position
Meaning
Example
1
Plant code — Manufacturing plant
A
2–3
Year — 2017
17
4–5
Week — Week 12
12
6+
Sequence — Ignore
34567
Where to find the serial number
On Friedrich window units, the data plate is on the side of the unit or inside the front grille.
On mini-splits, the data plate is on the side of the outdoor unit.
On PTAC units, the data plate is on the front face plate or inside the unit.
Decoded examples
A171234567
→ Week 12, 2017
A = plant, 17 = 2017, 12 = week 12
B231512345
→ Week 15, 2023
B = plant, 23 = 2023, 15 = week 15
Life expectancy
Expected lifespan: 10–15 years for Friedrich window units. 15–18 years for Friedrich mini-splits.
Common questions
The first character is a letter plant code. The next two digits are the year and the following two are the week. Example: A1712 = week 12 of 2017.
Friedrich is considered a premium American brand, particularly for window AC units and PTACs (hotel/motel units). They are known for durability and quiet operation. Friedrich mini-splits are competitive with other premium brands.