Decoding different mfg. mod. & ser. #'s

[gilman]

Is there a source where I can refer to uynderstand the different manufactures model and serial numbers? (Carrier, Bryant, York, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem/Ruud, etc.)
Thanks for your help,
Mark

[Jultzya]

Preston's (http://www.prestonguide.com/)