What model is my YORK furnace?

Where is the model number on a York Furnace? Locate the model and serial number label inside the cabinet of the furnace. The model number will be four letters, a dash, and then six more characters while the serial number is ten characters long.

How do I find my YORK model number?

You can determine the size in tons of your York HVAC system by examining the model number on the data sticker at the side of the a/c condenser (outdoor unit). Look for first two numbers in the model number.

How do you tell the age of a York furnace?

The second style of serial numbers are for York AC units that were manufactured before 2004. This style of Serial Number is formatted with four letters at the beginning of the sequence. The second letter is the month of manufacture and the third letter is the year of manufacture.

How long do YORK furnaces last?

15 to 30 years
An average furnace is designed to operate for 15 to 30 years in a home.

How old is my furnace by model number?

Look at the first four digits of the serial number once you find it. The first two digits can be the week of the year that the unit was manufactured, with the third and fourth number indicating the year. A serial number starting with 0193, for example, may have been made the first week of 1993.

What does a furnace model number mean?

Basically all manufacturers encode the size or tonnage of their systems into the model number. Tonnage is a measure of BTU’s in 12,000 BTU increments. For example a 1 ton system would have 12,000 BTU’s. A 2.5 ton system would have 30,000 BTU’s.

Should I replace my 30 year old furnace?

Regardless of the logic you follow, the 30-year mark is at or close to the maximum lifespan you should expect from your furnace. Even though furnaces can last 30 years or beyond, most experts recommend that you start shopping for a new furnace when your existing unit is 15 years old.