The first two characters of the serial number represent the year and month of manufacture. The remainder of the serial is a sequential production number, seven digits in length before December 2007 (DM), and eight digits in length after.

Bradford White water heaters are made with the best components available. Like all household appliances, water heaters eventually wear out. However, it's possible to prolong the life of a water heater by following the proper care instructions that come with the units. You may discover that some parts wear out before the tank itself.

To get a longer life from your Bradford White water heater, when a higher stress component such as a gas valve, air switch, blower motor or element fails you can purchase genuine replacement parts from one the country's leading wholesalers of Bradford White. We also stock numerous pressure switches and thermal reset switches required for the latest Bradford White models.