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| About - Kenmore Elite 38556 |
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The Kenmore Elite 38556 is part of the water filter test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, water filter models like the Elite 38556 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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Approximate retail price:
$153
The Ratings applied to untested model Kenmore 38156 come from our tests of model Kenmore Elite 38556, which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both.
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| About This Brand |
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Kenmore offers dual-stage systems and a reverse-osmosis system. The Elite dual stage and its reverse-osmosis system come in a cabinet that sits on its base and does not need to be mounted, unlike most other brands' systems. The filters include a filter-life indicator. |
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Filter cost/yr. |
100 |
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Filter-life indicator |
Yes |
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(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Unreliable
8/2/2011
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There is nothing good to say about a plumbing system that fails prematurely. This RO system was in service for about 18 months when it started to leak from the automatic shut-off feature. After taking it apart I discovered a deformed diaphragm. Many other people have had the same problem. I bought the parts to repair it but after more thought decided not to give it another chance to flood the house! I will replace it with a different product from another company.
By from
(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
I will not buy this product again
7/31/2011
Pros
Worked ok for the 1st Yr
Cons
Leaks after a year
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I have purchased and installed two of these [...] [$] RO filters. The first started leaking after two years. Since we had purchased expensive new filters, we bought another RO unit. It started leaking after a year. Both have leaked around the automatic shut off valve. I am going to replace it with another brand.
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(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Dissappointed
7/16/2011
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[...] The next day the plumber installed it very quickly. I checked on it 15 minutes later and there was water all over the floor of the new cabinet. I closed the cold water valve and called them back to uninstall it and returned it [...]
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