Sears mfr codes.

[paulg]

Does anyone have a reference as to " who made what" for Sears by using the first three digits of (most) of their appliance model numbers?
For example, I have a Kenmore 562-62030 iron. 562 should be the manufacturer. Does anyone have a list?
Thanks.

 

[panthera]

Here's a quick list

Hope it helps.

Appliance411 Repair Parts: Who makes Sears, Kenmore?

Who makes Sears, Kenmore Home Appliances? Sears' Kenmore product line are made for them by the leading appliance manufacturers and branded with the Kenmore name. You can determine the manufacturer of your particular Kenmore appliance by comparing the first 3 or 4 digits of the model number with...

www.appliance411.com

 

[lorainfurniture]

564. Is sanyo

 

[paulg]

Thank you Panthera!

This is exactly what I was looking for!
Huge help, big thanks!

 

[panthera]

No problem -

Several members here have very extensive lists, if you don't find what you need repost. Somebody will have it.

 

[twintubdexter]

This really doesn't belong here...

...but I decided to stick it in anyway. Happier times for this company for sure.

 

[vacerator]

Yes,

I'll guess the cars left to eh-em right, ok? Correct me if I'm wrong.
Lincoln 1954 Cosmopolatain?, 1953-55 Nash, 1950-ish Buick, 1954-55 Olds., 1954 Chevy Bel-Air, '57 or'58 Buick Century. Red car under the trees is a 1955 Mercury.

 

[panthera]

Joe,

That's lovely - there was a time when Sears was a happy place to shop. Good memories.

 

[paulg]

Extensive lists?

You read my mind!
I was doing research on my Sears Kenmore iron and electric saucepan.
I am now 99 44/100 certain that the iron model 587-62030 was made by Knapp-Monarch and the electric saucepan model 620-65080 was made by National Presto.
That being said, I was wondering if anyone kept a list.
Particularly regarding this group, if after doing research, data suggests that you have almost certainly nailed who made a vintage Sears appliance, a list could be handy.
It appears someone has probably (long) beat me to this idea.

 

[classictvman81x]

More Mfr. Codes

More manufacturer codes...

123 - Yard-Man, Inc. (before MTD)
131 - Rally/Roper Lawn (American Yard Products)
135 - Skil Corporation
143 - Tecumseh Products Company (Lauson Engine Division)
200 - Tecumseh Products Company (Power Products Engine Division)
247 - MTD Products, Inc.
257 - Allegretti & Company/Paramount Outdoor
271 - Echo-Kioritz Corporation
315 - Diehl/Singer Company/Ryobi Corporation
358 - Beaird-Poulan
502 - Murray-Ohio Mfg. Co.
536 - Western Tool & Stamping (later AMF)
636 - Fuji Robin Industries (Outdoor Products)
637 - Atari, Inc.
663 - Aircap Industries, Inc.
900 - Black & Decker
917 - American Yard Products (Roper Division)
937 - Sunbeam Corporation (Outdoor Division, used until 1974)

~Ben