Water Heater age disagreement

GE Electric Water Heater Serial # 0699B29296. Info I have says 1999. Owner of home says 2006 MFR. What do you say?
Thanks

First two digits is the month … next two are the year. Stick to 1999 and put the burden on the seller to get something from the manufacturer to prove otherwise.

Agree…

Thanks!

Wouldn’t be the first time a WH was installed years after it was manufactured. Many plumbing companies purchase in bulk to get better pricing. In the warehouse they go until needed/sold.

Ever hear the term… “New Old Stock”?

Btw… even if 2006… it’s almost out of warranty and it’s expected lifespan anyway.

When I report on the age of the WH, I use the term “Manufactured in” as in Manufactured in 1999. doesn’t matter when it was installed.

Maybe the owner is talking about the ANSI year?