Thermal Zone manufacturer date

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I’m trying to confirm the manufacturer date on a condensing unit. The data plate says it’s a ThermalZone condensing unit model#CA36K-1T, serial #CA3000250254. The nomenclature does not match what is listed on BIC website nor does it match what I’ve found here in other threads. Interestingly, the model number matches a Goodman unit, but the serial number doesn’t match the Goodman nomenclature either.

I’m leaning towards the 54th week of 2000 based on other information I have found on the net, but I’m not sure.

Any information would be helpful.

20230626_094231
20230626_094204

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That’s a Nordyne label.

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Lets see your overview of the full unit with the nameplate showing.

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Nordyne appears to be the 4th and 5th digits for the year. If that’s the case, it would be 2000. Would you concur?

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The data plate is facing the house.
20230626_094155

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It has R-22 refrigerant from factory. It also has been spray painted to shit, which means it’s old/rusted. Who cares about the age. If it works at time of inspection tell them they should budget for replacement due to R-22 phaseout and end of expected service life. End of story

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I do, I may come across another one.

I’ve already recommended they consider upgrading due to age and condition.

Thank you for your reply.

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With 52 weeks in a year?

I may just recommend replacement in that it appears past its useful life.

Edit: I just saw your last post…

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LOL. You haven’t heard??? Global warming has increased the number of weeks in a year. As Gilda said….”Never-mind!”

Ok, I’m now learning towards the second week of 2000.

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Seems reasonable to me.
It’s either '00, or '02, makes little difference I suppose.

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What Richard said…2000.

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