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hornsnroses says "So far so good" about Kenmore 40 gal. Tall Propane Gas Hot Water Heater (33948)

hornsnroses — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:34:58 GMT

Its been about a year since I installed this heater and the only thing noticably different than my old (Rheem) heater is it is noticably louder when heating than the Rheem. I couldn't even hear the Rheem when the burners kicked on.It's not really bothersome but only noticable.In an atiic,probably wouldn't notice as much as in my garage near the door(in heater closet)Oh yeah, got it for about half price as it was in the store for a while.I think the guy said a customer ordered the wrong one or something like that....

beebebkr says "Was very happy with my electric hot water heater" about Kenmore 40 gal. Tall Propane Gas Hot Water Heater (33648)

beebebkr — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 04:19:40 GMT

My hot water heater broke down after 22 years [ I can't understand why?? ]. I went to the Sears store in Vernon and bought a new 40 gal heater, aranged to have the plumber pick it up and install it in 2 days. 2 days later he called and said it was the wrong one and it had to be reordered again. I went back to the vernon store and canceled the heater.In the time been the water lines froze under the mobile home that I am living in and I had this same plumber bring a salamender and thaw the pipes. The water line coming out of the ground froze because a heat tape was no good. The owners of the Mobile home park fixed it. Still no hot water. I then went to the Buckland Hills store and ordered a new 40 gal heater. 2 or3 days later the plumber called and said that the town of Vernon said I could not have a propane heater inside my bedroom like it was ,because on some worry about carbom monixed in the house. Back to the G-- D-- store to cancel the propane heater and get a electric one. Now comes......

inando999 says "Problems under warranty and problems after warranty" about Kenmore Power Miser 6, 40 gal. Propane Water Heater

inando999 — Sat, 15 May 2010 13:30:12 GMT

This water heater has been completely unreliable. To top that, the technician support is lousy. This should not be classified as a durable good...it's a piece of junk. Read other reviews.

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dvdutrieux says "Poorly designed water heater." about Kenmore Power Miser 9, 40 gal. Propane Water Heater

dvdutrieux — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 01:52:18 GMT

I purchased the Kenmore Power Miser 9 at Sears because I purchased other Kenmore items and never had a problem with any Kenmore products and appliances. I paid for the installation and a 3 yr service agreement. Five or six months after the installation, we had no hot water. I called for service under the warranty. The repairman came the next day. The repairman said that there is a filter at the bottom of the tank that became clogged because of the dryer hose running through the furnace room. He proceded to use a forced air device to blow the lint or whatever into the burning chamber and it was burned up when he relit the pilot and turned the burner on. This was repeated on several occasions during the three year service agreement. Sometimes the repairman would blow forced air to unclog the filter or they would run a brush over the filter to remove any buildup. The last time, I made sure that the serviceman put a long thin filter over the bottom access point to help keep...

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kahlzy50 says " Power Miser 9, 40 gal. Propane Water Heater is Junk! " about Kenmore Power Miser 9, 40 gal. Propane Water Heater

kahlzy50 — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:20:59 GMT

Unfortunately, I have a Kenmore Power Miser 9, 40 gal. Propane Water Heater. After a little over two years since the build date and a year and a half since it was installed, it began shutting off. What happened is the control malfunctioned, allowing a small, yellow, flame to exist just below the burner. After about a day, carbon would build up in the burner and cause the pilot to extinguish. I called my plumber and he quickly diagnosed the problem, I ordered the control, he put it in, and it has worked fine ever since. Now the problem! Sears won't reimburse me for the control! The warranty is simply a way for them to get the "Blue Crew" out there at $100+ an hour. After getting transferred around the Sears customer service line for over an hour, I was disconnected! Then when I called after that, I could not get through. Bad product, terrible service. Bottom line: don't buy from Sears!

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Practiclebuyer says "Lasted me 14 years. I'm buying another. No control problems." about Kenmore 40 gal. Tall Propane Gas Hot Water Heater (33948)

Practiclebuyer — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:56:17 GMT

After going through water heaters about every 5-6 years, I finally bought this 9 year model and it still works but is due for replacement before something does happen. If I had Al Gore's money, I might consider a tankless but they are still too much with some unique problems of their own.

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praktis says "Don't buy it." about Kenmore Power Miser 9, 40 gal. Propane Water Heater

praktis — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:36:44 GMT

I purchased the Power Miser 9 about 5 years ago. After the first year we would have to re-light the pilot about once a week. We have had it serviced 3 times now for non lighting issues. It has gotten so bad that we now just light it when we need hot water. It won't even stay lit after one heating cycle....

Momentsnotice says "KenM wtr hearter 40 gal archaic design inconvenient costly..." about Kenmore Power Miser 9, 40 gal. Propane Water Heater

Momentsnotice — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:30:15 GMT

From a Kenmore Miser 6 after seven years to a Miser 9 water heater. Today the Miser 9 is being installed. 5/14/09 Well, after 7 years it is way to soon for a water heater to start leaking. The end result is $813.00 and this one better last longer than a hand full of years. I found out from a friend at work that there are waterless heaters available where you do not have to settle for 40 gallons of water waiting to explode in your house. I wish I would have known before I made this purchase. If you need a water heater I recommend you go waterless. Now I feel I am stuck. I do not believe Sears offers waterless water heaters.

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Anonymous says "to hot to cold" about Kenmore 40 gal. Tall Propane Gas Hot Water Heater (33948)

sears-feed — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:30:07 GMT

Temp. range is to far apart. Water is either luke warm or scalding. No way to adjust temp range....

cat7 says "1 star" about Kenmore 50 gal. Tall Propane Gas Hot Water Heater (33658)

sears-feed — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:30:06 GMT

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coldwatergirl says "1 star" about Kenmore Power Miser 6, 40 gal. Propane Water Heater

sears-feed — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:00:04 GMT

the warranty on the heater is 6 years. it just about made it. i had it just over 6 years,we only use hot water for showers,its just 2 of us. a repair man came out and said it the gas valve had to be replaced. it would cost 300. so, i just decided to replace it. im considering going with a tankless that is 800. with a 12 yr warranty. my suggestion if you do buy this model is,just before it reaches 6 years.....use your imagination!...

nothappyatall22 says "constant problem" about Kenmore Power Miser 9, 40 gal. Propane Water Heater

sears-feed — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:45:23 GMT

I,ve had this a little over a year and pilot light goes off every few weeks.Look at sears kenmore complaints and you'll see plenty more with same problem. not vent screen or exaust. not worth waiting weeks or paying for sears appliance repairs. went with rheem tankless....

Anonymous says "3 stars" about Kenmore Power Miser 9, 40 gal. Propane Water Heater

sears-feed — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:00:06 GMT

This water heater worked perfect for 6 months. Always had plenty of hot water. Now I'm battling the pilot light. It will not stay lit. We never know if we'll have a hot shower or cold shower. The first service call we had the entire burner assembly replaced. (This was actually 2 service calls.) It worked ok for a couple of weeks and now I'm back to the same problem. I recently cleaned the air intake underneath the water heater per the help desks instructions. The pilot lights easier now but still does not stay on. It was out on yesterday morning. This morning and then again tonight. After lighting it I hope it stays on for showers tomorrow....

puntbamapunt says "Pilot Light always goes out." about Kenmore Power Miser 6, 50 gal. Propane Water Heater

sears-feed — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:15:02 GMT

I have had this unit for about 18 months. The pilot light started going out about once per day. I called customer service repeatedly. The could not give me any help. This Unit is a lemon. I have read many forums on line about this water heater. They seem to always fail. Stay away...

a1223 says "4 stars" about Kenmore Power Miser 6, 50 gal. Propane Water Heater

sears-feed — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:45:07 GMT

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