This model was installed as a warranty item on 12/7/04 and is now leaking and needs replacement. I am very unhappy with this performance since the model has a 12 year warranty and lasted only 4.5 years. As it was a replacement for an earlier Sears HW heater, the original warranty has expired, thus we need to buy a new heater and pay for installation again.
I would not recommend this model to anyone.
Kenmore 80 Gallon Tall Electric Water Heater is not recommended by wynn
If you're a shower singer, don't fret, this 80 gallon capacity Kenmore water heater will let you keep on belting out the ballads without the fear of running out of hot water. Everlast Pexan™ polymer dip tube, two Super Limeguard™ heating elements for superior resistance to lime build-up and a glass-lined steel tank with two large anode rods for superior tank protection all contribute to this unit's efficiency and durability.