Year + production week
1104T403904
Week 4, 2011 (around January).
Water heaters / Whirlpool

Look for “Serial No.” on the label above the gas valveDark = year, orange = month or week.
Week 4, 2011 (around January).
Week 28, 2001 (around July).
These rules cover Whirlpool water heaters, not Whirlpool kitchen or laundry appliances.
References checked 2026-10-26.
Independent reference tool, unaffiliated with Whirlpool. Sources & method