The thermopile failed before the day was over. Called the installer and Sears and they wanted to repair rather than replace. Was told that this is a new model but the manufacturing date on the tank is July 2007 - over one year ago. 5 days without consistent hot water and still waiting for a resolution.
Kenmore hydrosense electronic gas waterheater, our most efficient series of gas water heaters. Patented self powered technology, complete electronic temperature control and diagnostics requiring no external power source, LED self diagnostics light, upper and lower temperature sensors, multifunction control know, and push button piezo ignitor.