Takagi Age Lookup

Takagi Water Heater Age Lookup — Decode Your Serial Number

How to decode a Takagi serial number to find the manufacture date.

Updated May 2026 · Takagi Water Heaters

Takagi serial numbers encode the manufacture date in the first characters.

Where to find the serial

  • Data plate on the side of the unit
  • Installation paperwork
  • Original packaging sticker for new installs

Decoding format

Takagi serials are typically 10-12 characters. Format:

  • First 2-3 characters = year + month (e.g., 2207 = July)
  • Remaining digits = factory sequence

If format is unclear

Call 1-877-882-5244 with the serial number — Takagi support confirms within minutes.

Cross-check against production years

Model lineProduction years
T-H3 series2016-present
T-D2 series2020-present
T-K42014-present
T-KJr22015-present
T-H12014-present
T-T commercial2017-present
TK-1 (discontinued)2001-2014

Bottom line

Decode the year/month from first characters. Cross-check against the model's production years.