Where is the model number on my refrigerator?
Last checked October 28, 2026
On most refrigerators the model number tag is inside the fresh food section, on a side wall near the top or near the crisper drawers. Samsung's help page also points to a label on the outside, lower left side near the front.
4 steps
- Open the fresh food side. Most tags are on a side wall, near the top or near the crisper drawers.
- Check your brand's spots in the table below. Remove a crisper drawer if your brand lists the floor or the area behind the drawers.
- Take a photo of the tag so you can zoom in and read every character.
- Copy the full model number, including the ending (for example WRX735SDHZ00), and type it into the filter finder.
Where each brand puts it
| Brand | Fridge type | Where the tag is | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool family (Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, JennAir) | Top freezer, bottom freezer, French door, four door | Inside the refrigerator compartment, left hand side | Whirlpool help |
| Whirlpool family | Side by side | Inside the refrigerator compartment, right hand side | Whirlpool help |
| GE, GE Profile | Side by side | Floor of the fresh food section behind the crisper drawers, the inside walls near the drawers or near the top, or the fresh food ceiling | GE Appliances |
| GE, GE Profile | Bottom freezer | Fresh food section, left or right wall near the top; or freezer section, left or right wall | GE Appliances |
| GE, GE Profile | Top freezer | Fresh food section left wall near the top, freezer ceiling near the front, near the temperature controls, or behind the crisper drawers | GE Appliances |
| LG | Newer models | Inside, on the left side of the refrigerator or top freezer compartment liner | LG support |
| LG | Most older models | Inside, on the right side of the refrigerator compartment liner | LG support |
| Samsung | Most models | Label on the outside, lower left side near the front; also check inside the fresh food section | Samsung support |
Tips from the makers: GE model numbers begin and end with a letter. LG says only the part before the period has to match, and its ThinQ app shows the model number on connected fridges. Whirlpool notes some models carry the sticker on the back panel.
Questions
Is the model number the same as the serial number?
No. The model number names the fridge design and decides which parts fit. The serial number identifies your one unit.
Does the ending of the model number matter?
Sometimes. A maker can use a different filter for a different ending, so our pages show the exact model or family the maker lists.
Sources
- Whirlpool: https://producthelp.whirlpool.com/FAQ/Where_is_my_Model_and_Serial_Number_Located%3F (read October 27, 2026)
- GE Appliances: https://www.geappliances.com/ge/find-model-serial-number/ (read October 27, 2026)
- LG: https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-refrigerator-how-to-find-my-model-and-serial-number--20153578508912 (read October 27, 2026)
- Samsung: https://www.samsung.com/hk_en/support/home-appliances/how-to-find-the-model-and-serial-number-of-the-refrigerator/ (read October 27, 2026)