What does the LG washing machine serial number mean?

The serial number of a washing machine or dryer is not just a number. The serial number encodes information about the date of manufacture of the washer or dryer and the country in which it was manufactured. You will need this information if you must go to a repair shop to repair your washer or dryer. Also, this information is very useful when buying a home with appliances. Knowing how to decipher the washing machine’s serial number, we can quickly determine the date of manufacture of the LG washing machine or dryer. This will help you lower the purchase price if the home you are buying has an old laundry room.

If you need to know this information, the first place to find it is in the washing machine’s information sheet, which all manufacturers usually stick next to the laundry loading hatch. You can always find the sticker there, open the hatch, and you will see the sticker. This is the most accessible place to check; there is also a duplicate sticker. It can be placed in other places as well. Each manufacturer may have a different place for the second sticker. One manufacturer places it on the back of the washing machine, another on the side wall.

How to find the serial number of an LG washer and dryer

Find the information plate (nameplate) on your LG washer and dryer. Your LG washer-dryer has two nameplates with the serial and model numbers printed. The first decal is located outside the laundry loading hatch under the hatch. The second plate is located on the side or back of the washer/dryer.

Finding the model number and serial number of your LG washing machine – When you open the laundry loading hatch, you will usually see a small label with your machine’s model number and serial number. If you can look on the back panel of your washing machine or the side of your washing machine, you will also find a sticker (more detailed) with information about your washing machine. This sticker is handy if the sticker under the hatch has become unreadable. Of course, you will have to move the washing machine to find the second sticker. The second sticker has a barcode; you can install a barcode reader on your phone and read the serial and model numbers.

LG washing machine serial number lookup. LG dryer serial number lookup

The picture below shows where you can find information stickers. A little tip: If you have difficulty reading, use your phone and take a picture of the sticker. You can then zoom in on the sticker on your phone. I recommend doing this if you need to find parts. Some stickers also have a product code: the chassis number on which the washing machine is assembled.

How to understand the sticker, LG washing machine

LG washer model number location and LG washer serial number location. This information can be found on the sticker, the manufacturer specifies on it information about the washing machine that the user may need during operation. You can find the following information on the sticker:

  • Washing machine model number
  • Serial number of the washing machine
  • The washing machine’s manufacture date can be given separately in a standardized representation (month year); in some countries, it is not given.
  • The country of assembly, in some countries, is not specified.
  • Product code in the format: T1471HGPP. ABWEPUS is the number of the chassis on which the washing machine is assembled, and after the dot, information about the generation of the washing machine, suppliers of components, and the last two letters, the country for which the washing machine is made. 

Sticker with the serial number and model number of the washing machine. It is printed when the washing machine leaves the factory. As I said, the LG washing machine has two stickers. The first is the main one, with the LG logo and the second is a barcode sticker that also shows the model and serial number of the washing machine. The second sticker is more needed during assembly on the conveyor belt and packaging. You can see what the sticker looks like in the picture below.

LG washer serial number decoder explained, mean

Now, look at the information in the washing machine serial number. The serial number contains basic information that may be needed during use. When buying a used washing machine, knowing the serial number allows you to determine when it was assembled and how old it is. You will be able to determine how long it has been in use, whether it is worth buying spare parts and repairing it, or whether it has reached the end of its useful life and it is more profitable to buy a new washing machine.

Decode serial number washing machine LG for example S/N 604PNJC1S548

The first three digits in the LG washing machine serial number are the assembly date of the washing machine, detailed to the month of the year. If the label does not show the date of manufacture, knowing the serial number, you can easily find out when the washing machine came off the assembly line. The production date is repeated with a cycle of ten years.

How to find the production date in the LG washing machine serial number

  • 6 – LG manufacture date from serial number
    • 0 – 2000, 2010, 2020
    • 1 – 2001, 2011, 2021
    • 2 – 2002, 2012, 2022
    • 3 – 2003, 2013, 2023
    • 4 – 2004, 2014, 2024
    • 5 – 2005, 2015, 2025
    • 6 – 2006, 2016, 2026
    • 7 – 2007, 2017, 2027
    • 8 – 2008, 2018, 2028
    • 9 – 2009, 2019, 2029
  • 04 – is the month of release, everything is just a figure corresponding to the month of the year, in this serial number 4 month, April.

Note that the year of manufacture repeats on a ten-year cycle. Therefore, for example, a washing machine manufactured in 2009 and 2019 will have the same year of manufacture number.

How to determine the country of assembly of the LG washing machine

  • PN is a code of the factory where the washing machine is produced. These two letters allow you to answer the question how to determine the country of assembly of LG washing machine, PN is a factory in China. By country, LG uses the following codes for its assembly plants.
    • KW – Korea
    • PW – Poland
    • RA, RW – Russia
    • RW – Russia
    • PN – China
    • TN – US
    • MM – Mexico
    • MX – Mexico

JC1S548 – the part of the serial number containing information for service centers, this part contains information about suppliers of components and the serial number itself, information about the assembly line where the washing machine was manufactured and so on.

LG washer models by year. LG dryer models by year

It is possible to list washing machine models by year of manufacture. However, this isn’t very easy, and it is essential to consider that washing machine model numbers vary from country to country. But if you live in the US or UK, you can see a list of washing machine models with production dates in this article: “LG washing machine models by year of production date.”

The best way to determine the production date is to match the serial number with the washing machine’s model number. The model number in some countries has a design year identifier. By comparing the development date to the production date of your LG washer or dryer, you will know what year it was manufactured. For example, if the serial number has a design year 0, the washer was manufactured in 2020 or 2010. You can also find out the exact date of manufacture from the model number.
But in most cases, to determine the exact date of manufacture, you need to do some work, read manuals, reviews, and so on

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  2. Hey, guys. Trying to locate this F4v5vgp2t washing machine (9/6kg) but in my city Tbilisi there are only alternatives:

    F4V5VG2S
    F4J6VGP2S
    F4J6VYP2S

    what is the difference in these models? confusing as hell

  3. identical washing machines
    F1410SW F14105S F4V5RYP** V4-S10YW
    F1409SW F14095S F4V5VYP** V4-S9YW
    F1408SW F14085S F4V5TYP** V4-S8YW

  5. Thanks for the wonderful article(s)!
    My LG Washer is F1409SW
    Serial number 110PNMHC691
    Product Code F4V5VYP0W.ABWQAGE

    What is the difference between product code and model number?
    I am looking for a replacement part and can’t find anything for this model. I’m thinking to use the product code instead. Are they interchangeable?
    Which part of the model numbers need to be the same for replacement parts to be compatible? Exactly the same? Or would…F1409TDS (for example) be similar enough?

  7. WM2010CW – model 2009
    WM2010CW – decode
    W – Washer
    M – front loading
    2 – series
    010 – model in series
    С – Electronic Control Panel with Dial-A-Cycle
    W – color White (W)

  8. Hello Anatoliy – & Tab-TV –

    I looked through all of the Q&A above but am still a bit stumped…
    S/N 909KWYP04938
    Model WM2010CW
    So it seems this machine was mfd in September 2009,
    but the “2” in the “2010” in the model number has me stumped…
    was it designed in 2002?

    The front of the machine does not have an access panel across the width of the bottom of the front, and I appear to be in need of replacing the pump as the filter is not clogged and the machine is not draining. Any idea how to access the pump?

  12. LG dryer
    Serial 005KWLR08488
    Model DLE2050W
    What is the year of manufacture??

  14. I have an LG washer and dryer set with serial numbers starting with 008. Both model numbers also have a 10 in them (WT5101HV & DLEX5101V), so can I safely assume they were made in 2010 and not 2020?

    Your article is very well written and informative.
    Thank you.

  18. Oh washer
    S/n 109kwgg32239
    Model wm2305hrc
    What year is my washer? How old is it?

  19. Hi Anatoliy, Thanks so much for your help with this. Very much appreciated. Kind Regards
    NIck

  20. Hello, unfortunately, the instructions for this washing machine are only in Greek.
    But there are options:
    1. I translated the manual from Greek to English (machine translation, some inaccuracies) You can download or read: Washing machine model F2WV5S8S2PE, instruction manual English version
    2. If you want to study the manual online, download the online version of the manual here http://gscs-manual.lge.com/DFZ/MFL71764237/main.html.
    Click on translate page in your Chrome browser and you will get the manual in translation, you can read it.

    The basic model of this washing machine F2WV5S8S***

  21. HI Anatoliy, Thank you for the info. Any idea how I can get the manual for this model in English? Thanks again Nick

  22. Hi, F1480YD5 2011 model
    SERIAL No: 201KWMK0F131 your washing machine was manufactured in January 2012.

  23. Hi Anatoily,
    Please could you help me work out the age of a LG washer/dryer?
    MODEL: F1480YD5
    SERIAL No: 201KWMK0F131
    Kind regards,
    Annie.

  24. F2WV5S8S2PE
    F- Washer
    2 – speed spin 1200
    WV – series
    5S – Type control
    8 – 8kg
    S2PE – color of the washing machine, doors, and technical features.

  25. Hi, I am about to buy F2WV5S8S2PE in Cyprus and don’t understand this code. If you explain it I’d be grateful. The reason I’m interested is that I’m trying to download a manual in English. I have contacted LG UK and they don’t recognise the number . The supplied manual is in Greek. Thanks in Advance

  26. F4J5TNP3W This model began production in 2018. According to the serial number, this washer was manufactured in July 2020.

  28. Thanks, It’s so helpful. But I still can’t understand was the washing machine that I’m trying to buy from the shop made in 2010 or in 2020? Please help me.
    Model: f4j5tnp3w
    Serial: 007PNNA42975

  29. WM3550HVCA SN108kwby4e989 – Date of assembly of the washing machine August 2011. This washing machine model began production in 2011.

  30. LG washer
    108kwby4e989
    WM3550HVCA
    Tried very hard to find the production run for this model, but I cannot. Is it possible it’s a 2021? Or is it definitely a 2011?

  31. DLE 2050W (SN 002KWKY00021) – Date of production February 2010
    This model was produced from 2009 to 2012
    021R0531 – is the part number of the Dryer, it is used in the service centers for the selection of spare parts.

  32. Thanks for all the great information, but still can’t tell what the year of my LG Dryer
    Model DLE 2050W
    SN 002KWKY00021
    021R0531 – printed on tag in right hand corner
    Made in Korea
    Thanks I advance for any information that you can provide.

  34. Hi Anatoliy,
    could you please help with my
    LG DRYER production date:
    SN: 709KWYP51554
    MODEL: DLE3170W
    PRODUCT CODE: RV1399A. ABWEEUS
    Thanks

  35. LG WM2301HW model 2009 (Date of manufacture January 2010)
    DLE2301W model 2009 (Date of manufacture December 2009)

  36. Lg washer Model WM2301HW
    S/N 001KWEE05724

    2000 2010 or 2020

    LG DRYER Model DLE2301W s/n 912KWVQ02175
    2009 or 2019

  37. WM2701HV – model 2009 year
    This washing machine model was on the assembly line
    2009 – production start
    2012 – end of production

  38. Hello, I still dont see how you can determine which of the 10 year span it was made?
    LG washer
    903kwyp04146
    model wm2701hv
    either 2009 or 2019

  39. F4J5TNP7S – model 2020
    Your washing machine was manufactured in December 2021.

  42. Hi
    Thanks so much for the helpful article. I know my gas dryer is either June 2006 or June 2016. However can you tell me the year:
    S/N 606KWLR00816
    Model DLG7188WM
    I see these 10 year gap questions and generally just can’t find the years the models were produced. How do you find the years a model was made in order to provide the definitive year?

  43. WM2301HR model 2010
    Your washing machine was manufactured December 2010

  45. Model WM3400CW – 2020
    Your washing machine is made February 2021

  47. WM2487HRMA – is the model number, the exact date of manufacture can be obtained from the serial number.
    This washing machine model was manufactured from 2008 to 2011.

  51. LG Model WM2140C Serial number 103KWPV08856
    Is this 2001 or 2011?
    Thank you!
    Amy

  53. Some newer LG machines have VW as the manufacturer code. Could this be for the new factory they’ve built in the USA?

  55. WM3050CW – Washing machine assembly date April 2014
    This washing machine model was produced from 2013 to 2016.
    This washing machine model is fairly new, and you can buy replacement parts to repair it.

    WM3050CW parts

  56. I can’t figure out if the LG washing machine someone gave me is from 2004 or 2014. It is S/No. 404PNLP95632 and Model: WM3050CW. Product Code: F13E4FDP .ABWEPUS. It needs some work and I’m thinking it may not be a smart idea to fix it. Can anyone help me figure this out?

  57. WM2032HW- 2004 year
    This washing machine model was produced between 2002 and 2005.

  58. I have a LG wash machine
    MOD.#WM2032HW
    SER.#401KW00035
    Could you please tell me what year
    2004 or 2014??.–i got the made in Korea part!.- Thanks!

  59. S/N T7007TEDT0 error
    For exact identification you need the model number

  61. Marketing is changing, if 40-50 years ago there were not enough washing machines on the market. Manufacturers tried to produce things with a long life span. Now the market is oversaturated with washing machines, and how to get you to buy a new one. The easiest solution is to make repairs cost more than buying a new machine. It’s the same with cars. By the way, in Europe they are talking about setting a minimum life span of at least 20 years for home appliances.

  62. I had a Maytag washing machine that was running great at 38 years. I sadly had to leave behind when I moved. I can’t fathom any manufacturer only giving a 10 year service life to a washing machine.

  63. Model WM2077CW assembled in 2006
    The service life of this washing machine is 10 years, set by the manufacturer. If this washing machine has worked a lot, its resource is already exhausted.

  64. Was looking at a LG Front loading washer
    Model WM2077CW
    Serial number: 606KWXD04762
    Was wondering if it was made in 2006 or 2016?
    What is the average life of this machine?
    Thanks!

  65. You sir do not deserve the largesse of the person working to help people here.

  67. WM1814CW – model 2004
    Your washing machine was manufactured in March 2006

  68. Could you me what year my washer is?
    Model : WM1814CW
    Serial: 603KWAT02096
    Thanks!!

  70. Hi can you tell me the year my lg wash er was made? Thanks
    Model Wm8000hva
    Sn F1387fds3.asseeus
    Thanks

  71. Washer WM2688HWM – model 2008
    Dryer DLG8388WM – model 2008
    were produced between 2008 and 2011. A more detailed production date can be found from the serial number, detailing it down to the month.

  72. Hi Anatoliy,

    Can you give me the age of this washer and dryer set please.
    Washer WM2688HWM
    Dryer DLG8388WM

    Thank you,
    Fran

  74. LG dryer model DLE2301R – model 2009
    This dryer was made in 2010
    This dryer model was produced from 2009 to 2012
    The service life of dryers is 8-10 years, with timely replacement of worn parts.

  75. You are so helpful! I am looking at LG dryer model DLE2301R. The seller says it’s 8 years old but serial number is 007KWPV00984. So I’m wondering if it is 2010 or 2020? Thanks!

  76. TH2517DSAW model 2019
    production date February 2022
    I can’t say anything about the quality of the washing machine, there is no information.

  77. Hi, I am about to buy a LG washing machine:
    Model No: TH2517DSAW
    S/No: 202KWHX4K321
    What’s the manufacture date. Has the machine been discontinued or has any potential defects that I should know about.
    Thank you in advance.

  79. Hi there, interested in buying a set of machines: washer 809KWRE00270 WM2355CW and dryer 806KWNM00023 DLE5955W. I am not able to determine if they were made in 2008 or 2018. Thanks kindly

  82. Washing machine manufactured 01.2022
    LG makes these washing machines.

  83. Kindly let me know if my LG washing machine product is original quality or fake product and also manufacturing year /country
    Model no.9041SGAZ
    Serial no.201NWGN069599

  85. Please let me know what year is the LG washer with following information made:
    S/N 705KWYP03498
    Model: WM2233HS
    Thanks

  86. model: WM2140CW -2011
    model DLE 2516W – the model was manufactured between 2009 and 2015, you probably have a mistake in the serial number (709kwbyo1773)
    The model was manufactured between 2009 and 2015, you probably have an error in the serial number. Probably the first digit is not 7, maybe 1, then it is 2011.

  87. these Wash/Dryer are TROMMs and somebody is trying to sell them to me.
    How do I know if it is si from 2011 or 2001?

  88. dryer: SN 709kwbyo1773;

    model DLE 2516W

    Washer: SN: 105KWQW03740

    model: WM2140CW

    Please tell me ages; buyer needs my answer tonight.

    S

  90. I have a LG Model WM2050 – S/N 002KWMQ16027 – can you please let me know what year this was manufactured. I have a leak in the washer and was trying to decide if I should replace the washer with another LG machine.

  91. WM8000HVA this washing machine model was manufactured between 2012 and 2018.

  99. Hello Anatoliy, can you tell me the age of LG washing machine with serial number 211KWMK46619

  105. I am thinking about purchasing a washer S/N 609lwGG0743 and model DLE9577Sm was it make in 2006 or 2016?

  107. I bought an LG Washing machine model WM2150HR with the serial Number of 906KWPV00352.
    is this model from 2009 or 2019?

  112. I have a LG dryer. model no is DLG3788w and serial no is is 512kwvq02119. Can you tell me if it’s really manufactured in 2005? And by the way you are a saint for providing this information!

  113. Production of this model began in 2002 and ended in 2007. Your washing machine was made in 2006 in month 11.

  116. LG washing machine serial number is 611KWSB00038,model:WT-R1372TP
    Is it 2006 or 2016

  119. Hi, I have a LG washer model # WT5680HVA
    S/No 501PNYU1M346. Is this a 2005 or 2015?

  122. Model 2010 year,
    LG wm2140cw year made 2010-2014
    This washer was manufactured 08/2011. It may have been purchased in 2016, in which case it has been in stock for 5 years. I would not recommend buying this washing machine, over time the rubber seals lose their properties they harden and start leaking water, the plastic also loses its properties and becomes brittle.

  123. With comments like that… you don’t deserve the information you seek to learn.

  124. SN 108KWAT3B672 model #WM2140CW
    I believe it is a 2011 model but the seller is telling me it was purchased in 2016 from LG. Please advise.

  130. Can you please tell me the manufacturing dates for a WM2455HG. I’m trying to decided if my washer was 2017 or 2007. serial 705KWUC02670. Thanks!

  132. Is lg model wm2277hw starting with a 6 in the serial number from 2006 or 2016?

  135. Hi, do you know what years the WM3670HWA and WM3670HVA were produced/manufactured? Thank you!

  136. Yes 06/2021
    This dryer has been available since the second half of 2015. It has not yet been discontinued.

  137. Is this dryer from June 2021? Serial no. is 106KWRE0J344. Model is DLEX9000V.

    Thank you!

  140. Thank you so much for all the info. I’m trying to determine if year of my washer is 2006 or 2016. S/N 609KWUC00678 Model WM2688HNMA.

    I see that it’s discontinued and a lot of the reviews are from ~2010-2014 so having a tough time knowing which decade mine is from.

  142. Trying to determine if year of dryer is 2007 or 2017. S/N 701KWJUO1228 Model DLG8388NM

  143. Officially impossible to check, independently model number + serial number, appearance from LG website.

  147. Model DLEX5101W – 2010
    production began in 2010, discontinued in 2012.

  148. How do i tell how old my lg dryer is?

    serial #012KWEL0128
    Model DLEX5101W
    not sure if that’s 2000 or 2010?

  150. 2008
    this washing machine model was produced for 3 years from 2008 to 2011.

  151. Here is our info. What year was it made? 2008 or 18?
    WM2016CW
    807KWXD07954
    THANKS!

  156. I just purchased a used LG washing machine with Serial no. 905KW, can I know the details, please.

  160. Thank you so much for the explanation. It’s so helpful. But I still can’t understand was the washing machine that I’m trying to buy from the people made in 2019 or in 2009? People trying to hide the truth. I’m trying to find out the age of the washing machine… but how? It’s impossible?

  161. in 10 years the year of production is repeated. The washing machine model is not produced for more than 3 years.

  162. We’re there any LG Tromms produced before 2010? What happens to this number after 2019?

  163. Install barcode scanner software on your phone, scan the code. Try to find information on the Internet. If you don’t find anything, this barcode is for LG service centers only.

  164. Can I find out the washer capacity from the barcode? If the washing machine has no capacity label, how can I know its capacity?

  165. Blah blah.
    Interesting article but English is just OMG, very uncomfortable to read. Even taking in account that I’m not English speaker I’m still feeling bad reading it. Seems author is from India….

  168. Brondell brand
    Serial number
    00 – 2020
    04 – April
    27 – product batch number

    1226481 – code manufacture

    barcode
    204 02ERV 20506 00427
    20 – 2020
    4 – April (1-9 and A, B, С, D)
    02E – revision number (RV)
    20506 – serial number in batch
    00427 – production date and batch number

  169. I just purchased a Korean made Brondell Swash 1400 bidet. Can anyone help? Is there a way to tell the date it was made/released from the serial number? It reads: Serial No: 00427 and then under that number is a smaller print number 1226481. There is also a separate barcode with the following; 204 02ERV 20506 00427.

  170. You see the serial number, and there is also the model number. It looks like this WM3370HVA

  171. Yes but that only gives last digit so cant tell if 1 or 11 years. Trying to determine if still under warranty

  172. By model number, you can find out in what period the washing machine was produced.

  173. How can I tell if machine is 6 or 16 years old? Inherited with house purchase. No idea how old it is.

  176. according to this my month of manufacture is 32 and the country code is “F”

    This simply does not work for the serial number on my machine.

  177. The service life of the washing machine according to the manufacturer’s technical documentation is not more than 10 years. Therefore, the cycle from the point of view of the manufacturer may be repeated.

  178. Way down the road how would I know if 9 is 2019, rather than 2009, or 1999, etc. Once upon a time washing machines lasted 20-30 years.

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