How Old Is Your Revere Water Heater?
Revere is a private-label trade name produced on A.O. Smith lines, so its serial numbers carry the same date code as State, Reliance, and American units: year, then week, in the first four digits. Enter your serial in the free decoder above for an instant answer, or follow the guide below to read it yourself.
Where to Find the Serial Number
Check the rating plate on the side of the tank — a silver or white sticker, usually in the upper half, that lists the model number and serial number together. The date lives in the serial, not the model number. On older tanks the sticker can fade; a phone photo with the contrast bumped usually makes the first four digits readable.
How the Revere Serial Format Works
The date code is year, then week, in the first four digits:
Worked example — 1508B004917:
15= 2015 (year)08= week 8 (late February)Band the remaining digits = factory and production sequence- Result: manufactured in week 8 of 2015
Letter prefixes. Some serials start with letters, or insert a letter inside the date block — these are factory codes, not part of the date. Skip leading letters and read the first four digits you find. For example, AB0504C008823 decodes to week 4 of 2005.
The two-digit year can point at two decades — 15 is 2015 on most units but could be 2005 on an older one. Compare the unit's condition and model line; our decoder lists every plausible year instead of guessing.
Why Your Revere Water Heater's Age Matters
- Lifespan. Tank water heaters average 8–12 years of service. Past that, internal corrosion makes tank failure — and a flooded floor — far more likely.
- Warranty. Revere tanks carried standard warranty tiers counted from the manufacture date. The serial tells you whether a repair might still be covered.
- Replacement planning. A unit past 10 years is on borrowed time. Knowing the date lets you shop for a replacement calmly instead of during an emergency.
Sources
Brand ownership and serial format verified against the InterNACHI water heater dating chart and A.O. Smith's manufacturing-date guidance.