Your model number and serial number are located on the rating plate on your water heater. The rating plate example shown here shows the model number in blue and the serial number in yellow.Enter your water heater’s serial number in the Warranty Check Box. The water heater information will include the warranty length and expiration date.This warranty covers the glass-lined tank and component parts for leakage or other malfunction caused by defects in materials and/or workmanship. It extends to the first buyer and to any subsequent owner(s) as long as the water heater remains installed at its original place of installation in the USA. Click here to learn more.Enter your water heater’s serial number on the My Water Heater Information page. This will display the manufacture date of your water heater and provide access to other useful documents. Instructions to help find your water heater’s serial number are also provided on that page.If your water heating equipment is flooded (to any degree), immediately contact a plumbing professional to replace, not repair. While the product may appear to still be functioning, it is critical to make sure it is functioning properly to ensure safety. Also, check out these additional FAQs for Flooded Spaces. Need a pro for service or repair? Find one here.To check the details and status of your water heater warranty, visit our Warranty Center and have your serial number available. Follow the prompts for Warranty Check on the Warranty Center page.To register your water heater, visit our Warranty Center and have your serial number available. Follow the prompts for Product Registration on the Warranty Center page. Need help finding your serial number? Click here.Visit this page and enter your water heater’s model number or serial number. If you need help finding your model or serial number, there is guidance on the page listed above. Your water heater’s information will be listed including links to the technical documentation and manuals for your model.Water heaters do benefit from periodic maintenance. It ensures efficient and safe operation and extends the lifespan of your unit. Please refer to the maintenance section of your installation and operation manual for your water heater. This information can be found here. Make sure you have your model number or serial number available. If you need help locating your model number – you can find instructions, there as well. Although there may be some simple maintenance checks you can do yourself, we highly recommend you have a plumbing professional do the maintenance. Need a pro? Find one here.This is dependent on the type of water that you have. Any water heater that requires external power/electricity to operate, will not be able to provide hot water. Need information on your Bradford White water heater? Find it here.