Maytag has been owned by Whirlpool Corporation since 2006, and independent references agree that Maytag appliances built after that acquisition use Whirlpool's own serial-number system rather than a separate Maytag one: a division letter, then a single year letter, then a two-digit production week. That shared system is documented in full, including its confirmed and disputed year ranges, on this site's Whirlpool serial-lookup page, and a post-2006 Maytag serial should be read the same way. Maytag appliances built before the 2006 acquisition used Maytag's own, separate date-code system, which independent references describe far less consistently than the post-acquisition Whirlpool system, so that older, pre-acquisition format is not decoded on this page.
If a Maytag serial does not fit the division-letter-year-letter-week structure at all, it most likely predates 2006 and needs a different, unverified method this site does not publish.
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What this covers
- Maytag major appliances built from 2006 onward, using the same division-letter/year-letter/week structure documented on this site's Whirlpool page
- Confirming the same 1996–2002 confirmed year-letter range and its stated limits described there
What it does not cover
- ×Maytag appliances built before the 2006 Whirlpool acquisition, which used a separate, less-documented Maytag system not decoded here
- ×Any Maytag serial that does not fit the division-letter/year-letter/week structure, which likely signals a pre-2006 unit
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0 of 4 completedConfirm the serial's structure
ReversibleIf it opens with a division letter, then a single year letter, then a two-digit week, it is the post-2006 Whirlpool-shared system.
Use the Whirlpool page's confirmed letter range
ReversibleOpen the Whirlpool serial-lookup page and match this serial's year letter against its confirmed range; the same rule applies to a Maytag serial in this format.
Treat a non-matching serial as pre-2006
ReversibleA Maytag serial that doesn't fit this structure most likely predates the 2006 Whirlpool acquisition and used a different, unverified system.
Write down the model number as well as the serial
ReversiblePhotograph the label so the model number and serial stay together; parts and warranty questions usually need both.
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Questions about Decode a Maytag serial number
How do I date a Maytag built after 2006?+
Use the Whirlpool serial table: Maytag appliances built after 2006 use Whirlpool's own serial system.
What if my Maytag serial doesn't look like the Whirlpool format at all?+
That's a sign it predates the 2006 Whirlpool acquisition. Pre-acquisition Maytag used its own system, which independent references describe far less consistently, so this page does not attempt to decode it.
Does this cover Amana or JennAir too?+
Independent references describe Amana and JennAir as sharing the same post-acquisition Whirlpool system, but this site does not yet have separate serial-lookup pages for those two brands specifically.
Where do I find the Maytag appliance serial number?+
Look for the rating plate or label on the unit, on the label inside the door or on the back. Photograph it before you start, since the label can be hard to read once the appliance is installed.
Why does the Maytag serial number matter for repairs?+
Parts and service procedures depend on the model, and sometimes on the production date. The serial tells a technician which revision of the model you have.
Can I find my Maytag appliance's warranty from the serial number?+
The serial gives the age, but warranty depends on the purchase date and the terms. Check your receipt and the maker's warranty page.
Is it safe to share a Maytag serial number online?+
Share it only with the manufacturer or a service provider. A serial can be used to register or claim a warranty, so avoid posting it publicly.
What if the date from the decoder does not match what I expect?+
Some appliances are assembled from parts made in different weeks, and codes change between years. Contact the maker with the full model and serial if the date matters for a recall or warranty.