There are two variations of the serial numbers for CAC/BDP, which is a Carrier brand. These systems are usually dark brown and do not have a logo medallion or sticker. The only manufacturer identification is at the bottom corner of the data plate, as shown above. Older models may also only be identified by BDP Company. The second two numbers in the serial number are the year of manufacture, so the serial number below indicates the condenser was manufactured in 1995, and below that is 1981.

     Carrier entered a joint marketing agreement in 2017 with Midea, a Chinese company, to market their HVAC systems with the CAC/BDP name. All serial numbers for these units begin with a “V” and the first two numbers are the year of manufacture. So the serial number below indicates 2019.

   Also, see our blog post How can I tell the size in tons of a CAC/BDP air conditioner or heat pump from the model number? For the age of another brand or manufacturer, go to our blog post How do I determine the age of my air conditioner? 

    And to figure out what all the other numbers listed on the condenser data plate mean, go to our blog post How do I understand the air conditioner or heat pump condenser label (data plate)?

   To determine other key specs of your HVAC system, see one of these other blog posts: 

• How can I find out the SEER of my air conditioner?

• How can I tell whether the condenser (outdoor unit) is an air conditioner or heat pump? 

    To find the age of other home components, go to How can I find out the age of a roof? and How do I determine the age of an electrical panel? and How do I determine the age of my water heater? For life expectancies, visit What is the average life expectancy of the components of a house?

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  To learn more about heating and air conditioning systems, see these other blog posts: 

• My air conditioner won't turn on. What's wrong? 

 • Where is the air filter for my central air conditioner and furnace? I can’t find it? 

• Does an old air conditioner use more electricity as it ages? 

• How did homes stay cool in Florida before air conditioning? 

• What is wrong with an air conditioner when the air flow out of the vents is low?

• Why has the thermostat screen gone blank? 

• Why does it take so long to cool a house when an air conditioner has been off for a while? 

• Why is my air conditioner not cooling enough? 

• What are the most common problems with wall/window air conditioners?  

• Will closing doors reduce my heating and cooling costs? 

   Visit our HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING page for other related blog posts on this subject, or go to the INDEX for a complete listing of all our articles.