If you could have Kenmore be anything you wanted, what would it be? What would Sears look like in an ideal world?
Here is one of mine:
Kenmore TL washers made by Speed Queen. Insides would be exactly like the transmission models pre 2018. There would be a BOL single knob wonder, single speed, standard capacity, porcelain speckle tub and straight vane no softener agitator like their commercial machines. Next model up goes to large capacity, water level selector, but still single speed. Next model up is two speed, straight vane, softener. Next up is the same but with a dual action agitator instead and a second rinse option. After that we have stainless steal tub, speed selector. Going higher we have timed bleach, softener, ATC, maybe a 3 speed motor. Going higher up we get into electronic controls.
Kenmore Dryers all Speed Queen made. BOL would have no tub light and be a single knob wonder. Going up the line the tumble drum becomes stainless and more options are added like a hamper drawer. But truthfully Whirlpool would also be adding their own to the mix as well their dryers are better over all.
Kenmore FL washers are the same. Speed Queen made and going from a single button BOL up to some juiced up luxury. Speed Queen would do the base design as it is now and Kenmore would dictate the look and features, say for example an automatic detergent dispenser and Wifi widget.
Their Dishwasher would start with a single knob BOL Whirlpool Powerclean, vinyl Racks and center tower delivery tube- all else like the power clean you know and love. 10 Minute prewash (normal), 36 minute main wash (no thermal hold) (light wash starts here), 4 minute rinse (purge might work here to) and a 20 minute final rinse (no thermal hold, just heat the water) Next model up gets 3 levels of water distribution, rinse aid dispenser and a 20 minute prewash (Heavy). Next model up does thermal holds and has nylon racks and a delux silver wave basket. Next model up has Pots and Pans in addition to heavy wash and delay options. Next model up has more buttons and a stainless steel tub and door liner. Next model up is electronic with china cycle, Hi temp, ect and has soil sense technology. The TOL power clean will have integrated (hidden or hologram controls), jazzed up racking system, 4 way hydro sweep arm, stainless steal upper rack wash arm and a model option with a window and lights. A few tall tubs starting from a single knob up to a window. A Kenmore Ultimate line will exist built by Hobart, Jackson, Miele or some equal- A commercial dishwasher adapted with residential features. These will have a 5 year warranty on parts and labor, 10 years on other select items.
GE built ranges on their BOLs, Garland or Hobart contracted TOLs.
A range of Microwaves going from basic to commercial quality units for home use.
Whirlpool Refrigerators going from BOL to MOL- Commercial contracted large units.
Kenmore Coffee makers made by Bunn, Including Kenmore badged VP17-1. Kenmore badged Kuregs. Black and Decker BOLs.
A line of Breville appliances by Kenmore. BOLs made by Hamilton Beach but contracted with good quality.
Kenmore Detergents and cleaners.
In house (Sears) service and repair on all Kenmore appliances including annual tune-ups.
Here is one of mine:
Kenmore TL washers made by Speed Queen. Insides would be exactly like the transmission models pre 2018. There would be a BOL single knob wonder, single speed, standard capacity, porcelain speckle tub and straight vane no softener agitator like their commercial machines. Next model up goes to large capacity, water level selector, but still single speed. Next model up is two speed, straight vane, softener. Next up is the same but with a dual action agitator instead and a second rinse option. After that we have stainless steal tub, speed selector. Going higher we have timed bleach, softener, ATC, maybe a 3 speed motor. Going higher up we get into electronic controls.
Kenmore Dryers all Speed Queen made. BOL would have no tub light and be a single knob wonder. Going up the line the tumble drum becomes stainless and more options are added like a hamper drawer. But truthfully Whirlpool would also be adding their own to the mix as well their dryers are better over all.
Kenmore FL washers are the same. Speed Queen made and going from a single button BOL up to some juiced up luxury. Speed Queen would do the base design as it is now and Kenmore would dictate the look and features, say for example an automatic detergent dispenser and Wifi widget.
Their Dishwasher would start with a single knob BOL Whirlpool Powerclean, vinyl Racks and center tower delivery tube- all else like the power clean you know and love. 10 Minute prewash (normal), 36 minute main wash (no thermal hold) (light wash starts here), 4 minute rinse (purge might work here to) and a 20 minute final rinse (no thermal hold, just heat the water) Next model up gets 3 levels of water distribution, rinse aid dispenser and a 20 minute prewash (Heavy). Next model up does thermal holds and has nylon racks and a delux silver wave basket. Next model up has Pots and Pans in addition to heavy wash and delay options. Next model up has more buttons and a stainless steel tub and door liner. Next model up is electronic with china cycle, Hi temp, ect and has soil sense technology. The TOL power clean will have integrated (hidden or hologram controls), jazzed up racking system, 4 way hydro sweep arm, stainless steal upper rack wash arm and a model option with a window and lights. A few tall tubs starting from a single knob up to a window. A Kenmore Ultimate line will exist built by Hobart, Jackson, Miele or some equal- A commercial dishwasher adapted with residential features. These will have a 5 year warranty on parts and labor, 10 years on other select items.
GE built ranges on their BOLs, Garland or Hobart contracted TOLs.
A range of Microwaves going from basic to commercial quality units for home use.
Whirlpool Refrigerators going from BOL to MOL- Commercial contracted large units.
Kenmore Coffee makers made by Bunn, Including Kenmore badged VP17-1. Kenmore badged Kuregs. Black and Decker BOLs.
A line of Breville appliances by Kenmore. BOLs made by Hamilton Beach but contracted with good quality.
Kenmore Detergents and cleaners.
In house (Sears) service and repair on all Kenmore appliances including annual tune-ups.
