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would like to find out the age of our house forced air furance ? the model # is GLF 140 B 48 E5. Serial No. 76 D 17880.
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[QUOTE=Unregistered;509424]would like to find out the age of our house forced air furance ? the model # is GLF 140 B 48 E5. Serial No. 76 D 17880.
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You will probably find an answer here, but we may need the brand name of the unit first.



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the brand name is Tappan
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Preston's Guide says the unit was made between 1975 & 19977, TAPPAN when bankrupt in 1982.
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Thank you!
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Tappan: Age is the last 3 characters (digits and letter) of the serial number for the year and month of manufacturer.
Example: xxxxx85C = March 1985. (I not used)
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