"DesignGuy" wrote in message
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Looking at a Kenmore Power Miser 12 gas water heater (need 75 gallon)
since
it has a 12 year warranty. But I have no experience with the Kenmoore
brand,
just Rheem and Whirlpool. Any known issues?

What are some good quality gas 75 gallon water heaters with 10-12 year
warranties, say in the $500-$70 range (w/o installation)?





As far as I know, just looking at Price (lowest), warranty(longest), size
(what you need) and energy star rating(cost of ownership) and finding a
combination of those variables that suits you is the way to do it. Kenmore
is a Re-Brand. They usually use quality OEM manufacturers since Sears isn't
into paying out warranty claims. Not sure who makes their WH's but if it
looks similar to another, its probably a brother.

a 12 year warranty is a 12 year warranty no matter who makes it. How they
will react when you have a leak 10 years from now would be a good indicator
though. Is it like batteries where they rebate a portion of the price
depending on how old or do they give you a replacement? (I never checked
that). Sears will be around in 12 years IMO