Where to find a washing-machine model number: look around the door opening, under the lid, on the rear cabinet or at the manufacturer-specified accessible label. Photograph the entire rating label, not only the marketing name. Most washer labels also list the serial number, which parts and warranty lookups ask for as well.
What this covers
- Residential front-load, top-load and compact washers
What it does not cover
Try in this order
0 of 7 completedCapture the exact state
ReversibleCapture brand, full model, serial/type code and every suffix.
Separate the likely fault domains
ReversibleCompare with the manufacturer lookup; a family name is not the model number.
Correct only the proven, accessible condition
ReversibleUse the full suffix for codes, parts and service documents.
Check the door opening or the lid on the machine's frame
ReversibleOn a front-load washer, open the door and look at the frame around the opening and the inside edge. On a top-load model, lift the lid and look at the rim under it, and then at the back or side of the cabinet.
Photograph the whole label, not only the name
ReversibleThe rating label carries the full model, the serial number and the type or production code. A picture lets you check it later, and it avoids retyping a number wrongly.
Compare against the maker's lookup
ReversibleA family or marketing name is not the model number. Enter the number in the maker's lookup and confirm that it returns the same type of machine, with the same door style and capacity.
Verify once before going farther
ReversibleConfirm the lookup returns the same product type.
By brand
Where each maker puts the model and serial number on a washer
The label sits in a different place for each maker, and for front-load and top-load machines.
- LG front-load
- On a silver label on the front panel behind the door, on the part of the panel just around the opening to the drum, usually at the top.
- LG top-load
- On a silver label on the back toward the top, under the lid toward the bottom right, or on the left side panel.
- Samsung front-load
- Around the front door: open the door and check the frame or the area near the door seal, or a label at the back of the unit.
- Samsung top-load
- On a label at the back of the washer.
- Whirlpool front-load and top-load
- Front-load: inside the door, on the rim of the opening. Top-load: beneath the lid, on the tub rim.
- Bosch
- On a label on the inner rim of the door, visible when the door is opened.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !Do not tip or pull out a washer to read a rear label unless you can turn off the water and unplug it first, since the hoses and the drain line are under strain.
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Official model, manual, error-code and service entry point.
LG washer, dryer, fridge, dishwasher, range and TV label locations.
Front-load and top-load label locations.
Washer, dryer, refrigerator and dishwasher locations.
Dishwasher, washer, fridge and oven label locations.
Exact questions
Common questions about “Where to find a washing-machine model number”
Is the model number on the front of the washer?+
The front usually shows a name or a series. The full model is on the rating label at the door opening, under the lid or on the back.
Why do I need the serial number or the type code?+
Some parts changed during the production run, so the serial or the code tells the maker which version you have.
What if the machine is stacked or in a closet?+
Use the label on the door frame or the lid first. Avoid pulling a stacked pair out of place, since they are heavy and connected to water and drain.
Where is it on an LG top-load washer?+
LG lists a silver label on the back toward the top, under the lid toward the bottom right, or on the left side panel.
Where is it on a Whirlpool front-load washer?+
Inside the door, on the rim of the opening.
Where do front and top-load washers usually keep the label?+
Front loaders often have it inside the door frame or on the back; top loaders under the lid or on the rear panel. Some brands place it behind the control panel or on the side.
Why photograph the whole label?+
Labels carry electrical ratings, capacity and dates as well as the model. A complete photo helps with parts, warranty checks and recall lookups without a second visit to the machine.
Is the model number the same for all colors?+
Not always. A color or finish code can change the suffix, and some parts differ by finish. Use the exact number on the label when ordering.