Water heater label scan

Photograph the rating plate (model / serial / capacity). We extract the fields and decode age only when a manufacturer publishes the serial date convention (Rheem MMYY is documented). Otherwise manufacture date stays unknown.

Rheem serial format: Rheem official guide (MMYY + plant + sequence). Typical tank life is often discussed as ~8–12 years depending on water quality and maintenance — treat replacement timing as a judgment call with a licensed plumber, not a hard rule.