Appliance Intelligence

Know what's aging out before it breaks.

Snap the label and HouseFacts decodes the manufacture date, the number that unlocks everything else: how old each appliance really is, how long it should last, and whether it has ever been recalled.

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A HouseFacts appliance list. Above it, the rating plate off a basement furnace showing its Carrier make, model and serial number. In the list, three appliances with the manufacture date read from each serial: the 2011 furnace has an open recall, an expired warranty and sits at the start of its 15 to 20 year replacement window; the 2019 water heater is still inside both its warranty and its expected life; the 2015 dishwasher has passed the end of its. Below, the furnace's service history.

The sticker on the side knows everything. Now you do too.

Add your warranty and rebate paperwork and the timeline fills in, so you find out about problems while they are still plans, not emergencies.

homes has a recalled appliance still in use
1 in 5
brands whose serial numbers decode into a manufacture date
>70
a filter change today, or a compressor replacement later
$15 vs $3,000

How it learns your appliances

No forms, no typing model numbers off a sticker in a dark closet. Pick whichever way is easiest.

01

Upload your inspection

Share the inspection report from closing day. HouseFacts reads it and catalogs the furnace, water heater, and every major system it mentions, no retyping required.

02

Snap the label

For the furnace in a dark closet, photograph the UL tag or serial sticker. HouseFacts reads the make, model, and serial, decodes the manufacture date, and fills in the age, expected lifespan, and recall status.

03

Video the room

Walk the kitchen or the laundry with your phone rolling, pausing on each UL tag. HouseFacts reads the make, model, and serial off every label it sees, files each appliance under its room, and works out the age from there.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does HouseFacts know an appliance’s expected lifespan?

The serial number tells us when your appliance was manufactured, and industry service data tells us how long that make and model typically lasts. HouseFacts compares the two and shows you where your appliance sits on that timeline.

Which appliance brands does it cover?

Serial number decoding covers more than 70 brands, from HVAC systems and water heaters to kitchen and laundry appliances. If a label can’t be matched from the photo, you can still add the appliance by hand and HouseFacts tracks it the same way.

What happens when a recall is found?

The appliance gets flagged with a recall alert and the details on record, so you can check with the manufacturer, whose fix is often a free repair or replacement. HouseFacts checks against recall data over time.

Do I need model numbers, receipts, or warranty info to get started?

No. A photo of the label is enough, and the model and serial number are read straight from the sticker. Receipts and warranty emails help too: forward one later and HouseFacts keeps the terms on record and shows whether coverage still applies, but only once you have added it yourself.

More on appliances: how long your appliances should last, how to check for an open recall, repair or replace, by age.

Your appliances are keeping track of time. Now you can too.

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