Maytag HVAC Age Lookup Tool
Maytag heating and cooling is built by Nortek under a licensed name, not by the Maytag appliance company. The build date is the best guide to the system's age and remaining service life. Type your Maytag serial number into the tool, free and with no sign-up, to learn when it was built and its age.
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Finding Your Maytag Serial Number
Check these four spots on your HVAC system
Common Locations
What to Look For
- White or metallic manufacturer sticker
- Labeled "Serial No." or "S/N"
- Typically 8–12 characters long
- Usually near the model number
Can't find it? Try the electrical access panel on the front of the outdoor unit or inside the air handler cabinet.
Serial Number Examples
Don't worry if yours looks different — each brand has multiple formats and our system can decode most variations.
About Maytag HVAC Systems
Owned by Nortek Global HVAC
Maytag-branded heating and cooling equipment is built by Nortek Global HVAC under a licensing agreement. It is not made by the Maytag appliance company; the connection is the name only. Maytag HVAC is sold through independent dealers and is marketed around long warranties and dependability.
The equipment shares Nortek's Nordyne chassis. Maytag uses two serial styles. The common style has a three-character prefix, then a two-digit year in positions 4 and 5 and a two-digit month in positions 6 and 7. A second style starts with a letter, a digit, and another letter, then the year and month, like G6R9905-05028 for May 1999.
Common Maytag HVAC Models & Series
The most-installed Maytag residential systems on the market today, organized by tier. Knowing your series helps narrow down service parts and warranty terms.
| Series | Type | Tier | Efficiency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iQ Drive (M1200) Air Conditioner | Air Conditioner | Premium | Up to 24 SEER2 | Variable-speed inverter; same chassis as Nordyne iQ Drive. |
| PSA1BG Two-Stage Air Conditioner | Air Conditioner | Mid-range | Up to 17 SEER2 | Two-stage scroll compressor. |
| PSA4BF Single-Stage Air Conditioner | Air Conditioner | Entry | Up to 14.3 SEER2 | Single-stage volume unit. |
| PGC2TF Gas Furnace | Gas Furnace | Mid-range | Up to 96 AFUE | Two-stage condensing furnace. |
Maytag HVAC Quick Facts
Warranty
Maytag HVAC is marketed with a 12-year parts limited warranty on many residential models when registered, which is longer than the typical 10-year term, plus a dependability promise on select units. Confirm exact terms at registration.
Expected Lifespan
AC / Heat pumps: 13 to 18 years
Furnaces: 15 to 22 years
Where It's Built
O'Fallon, Missouri, on Nortek Global HVAC's shared production lines.
Price Positioning
Mid tier, with pricing similar to other Nortek licensed brands.
Known Maytag Issues to Watch For
A short list of patterns reported on Maytag equipment. Most have been addressed with revised designs or service bulletins, but they're useful context if you're diagnosing an older system.
- •Buyers sometimes assume a tie to Maytag appliances; service parts and literature come from Nortek, not the appliance brand.
- •Pre-2018 micro-channel coils share the same coastal leak tendency as other Nortek units.
- •The long advertised warranty usually requires registration and original-owner status, so transferred coverage may be shorter.
Maytag HVAC FAQs
Related HVAC Brands
Maytag shares a parent company with these brands, so they often use similar serial number formats and components.
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