Kenmore Power Vent, 50 Gallon, ENERGY STAR, Natural Gas Water Heater Reviews

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Favorable Review

Great efficiency

FEB

2007

The electric cord can be plugged into a programmable timer outlet which allows the water heater to turn off as many hours as you wish. I keep mine on for 8 hours per day and betwween a gas dryer and this water heater I use only 0.8 Therms per day on average for a family of two. If I do need hot water... review »

Stark
Sandwich, IL

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Defective gas valve from factory

JUL

2008

I purchased this top-of-the line water heater from my local Sears store on July 21, 2008 and spent 8 hours installing it. When I finished it would not start. I called Sears' warranty service and they sent out a repairman. The repairman said the gas valve was defective and wouldn't let the burner start... review »

ACers
Minnesota

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one of the best gas water heaters

FEB

2008

Was the best I could find. Don't really have a lot to add to the review. Only thing I was disappointed with is that for this money it should come with more insulation and the power vent is not made to have the intake run outside (so you have the warm air in your home being fed to the fire then dumped outside). Considering this is the 'supper efficient' model. I put it in a the house we just built so I can't comment on $$ savings.

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BmoNhotwater
wooster, oh

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LOUD!!

JAN

2009

Unit was professionally installed and heats well. There is a very lioud noise that comes from the power vent blower. It can be heard all through the house (even from the basement to the second floor). I am not real happy right now as the unit is only about three weeks old. If Sears takes care of the problem I will update my review.

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Calinmichigan
Michigan

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Leaks after 3 years

DEC

2008

I purchased and installed this water heater 3 years ago and it just started to LEAK. My last water heater lasted 15 years. This is a major disappointment and will look for an alternative water heater other than Kenmore.

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Tana
Chicago, IL

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Buy it!

SEP

2009

This was a replacement for a 9 year old Bradford White water heater. I first called a plumbing house but in the end the Sears reputation and the fact that they are right around the corner anytime I need them won the day. I paid abut $1200 installed which includes a 5 year comprehensive warranty. I think the tank has a 6 year warranty. There is one complaint posted here that the blower is so loud that it can be heard throughout the house. Not our house. This blower is quieter than what we had for close to 10 years. I can't vouch for its longevity yet as it was put into service just this morning....

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BrianInPA
King Of Prussia, PA

Outstanding hot water heater

NOV

2006

When I discovered that my existing utility flue was inadequate for a "traditional vent" hot water heater, I had no choice but to go witha power-vent model, which vents out the side of my basement wall with ordinary 3-inch PVC pipe. This is one outstanding product! But, then again, it is a Kenmore, from which I have come to expect nothing less than the best! It is extremely efficient, very well made, and we have no shortage at all of hot water, now. (We previously had a 13 year-old 30-gallon model).

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MCKComputerWorks
Kansas City, MO

Top Notch Water Heater

OCT

2007

I installed this unit on my own, and it was relatively easy to accomplish, the instructions covered all aspects quite well, and I'm very pleased with the unit. The electronics on the unit make it easy to operate and the unit has electric ignition of the gas burner so this increases the savings over my last unit which had a pilot. The efficiency of the unit seems really high to me, and the unit does not run at night at all and the water stays hot. I'm looking forward to lower gas bills. Excellent value.

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JayY
Ortonville, Michigan

BIG MONEY SAVER

OCT

2007

I installed this unit in 2 nights after work. I had 50 gal. electric water heater which was 7 years old. I found in very easy to install and would say it requires a moderate skill level. I ran gas line, PVC vent, Water, and converted 220 electric line to 110 to supply the electric needed. We have a family of 5, 4 of which are adults, My electric bill DROPPED $300.00 in the first month!

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Tim19701
Bear, Delaware

So far so good

DEC

2006

I am building out my attic which implies removing my old water heater which vented out the chimney. I bought this item an installed it myself. So far it has worked very well. The instructions and supplemental materials were better than expected.

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lockhart1969
Raleigh, NC

Great unit!

FEB

2008

I replaced an 11 year old Ruud Power Vent with this unit. 5 hours start to finish ( my first WH) including removing the old one. The install kit from Sears had everything except the venting material (3 in PVC). After one extra trip to hardware store as I reconstructed the vent line, we were in business. Instructions were great and start up went smoothly. It is working like a champ.

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Nonplumber
Louisville, KY

1 star

Rated on December 14, 2006

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Reviews of Kenmore Power Vent, 50 Gallon, ENERGY STAR, Natural Gas Water Heater

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CALL 1-800-877-6420 TO ORDER NOW! ENERGY STAR® Water heater with a glasslined steel tank with anode rod for increased corrosion protection, and an energy saving hot surface ignition system - no standing pilot. No chimney required - vents through the outside wall or roof using 2, 3, or 4 in. PVC pipe. Energy efficient, CFC-free foam insulation. Self-diagnostic, intelligent control system. Factory-installed temperature/pressure relief valve. Residential, Natural gas water heaters that comply with the Ultra-Low NOx (Nitrogen Oxides emission standards of California's South Coast and Bay Area Air Quality Management Districts.
Brand Name	Kenmore
Product Name	Power Vent, 50 Gallon, ENERGY STAR, Natural Gas Water Heater
Configuration:Gas Fuel Type	Natural
Configuration:Hourly BTU Input	40,000
Configuration:Required Vent Size	2, 3 or 4 in.
Controls:Temperature Adjustment	Electronic
Dimensions:Diameter	20 in.
Dimensions:Height	65 in.
Dimensions:Height with Diverter	56-3/4 in.
Energy:First Hour Rating	83 gal.
Energy:Therms per Year	230
Maintenance Agreement	Available
Model Number	04233205000
MPN	33205
Power:Gas Type	Natural gas
Power:Type	Gas
Product Overview:Item Weight	177.0 lbs.
Product Overview:Tank Capacity	50 gal.
Tank:Anode	1 large
Tank:Dip Tube	PEX
Tank:Insulation Material	Foam
Tank:Insulation R Value	8
Tank:Recovery at 90 Degree Rise	44.7 g.p.h.
Tank:Tank Material	Glass lined steel
Warranty:Parts Warranty	6 year limited
Warranty:Tank Warranty	6 year limited