Kenmore Instant Hot Water Dispenser

[rp2813]

Model number is 175.60950

 

This item was listed on Nextdoor classifieds for free so I grabbed it, tested it out, it works (heats & dispenses), and has no leaks.

 

I can't find any information about this IHWD on line, and just from its exterior appearance, I guess it's pretty old.  One thing the person who had this did advise is that it would need an escutcheon for the sink top opening.  Is anyone familiar with this dispenser and can you advise on whether the escutcheon is anything special or if I could find something at ACE, etc. that would serve the same purpose, and perhaps share info on the actual manufacturer?

 

I can snap another picture of the top area if that will help.

 

TIA for any information.

 

[petek]

It looks vaguely similar to one I put in our Calgary house which iirc was an ISE Instant Hot.. it was blue plastic. I was never comfortable having it on 24/7 and took it out. That would have been somewhere around 1992

 

[repairguy]

It was made by In-Sink-Erator.

 

[rp2813]

Thanks guys, I was thinking it was probably an ISE unit.  We installed the bigger type of ISE IHWD when we remodeled our first home's kitchen in 1990.  I got spoiled by it, and when the tank sprang a leak after 7 or 8 years we got an identical unit, which by that time had the Emerson brand on it.

 

With the tight space under the sink at our current home, only a smaller, slimmer unit will fit so the one I found is perfect. 

 

Maybe I can find information on line if I search for an ISE or Emerson brand.  I'm not exactly convinced that an escutcheon is necessary, but if I can find an exploded view, that should provide the answer.

 

[combo52]

ISE Compact Instant Hot

These were 1/3 gallon, the bigger models were 1/2 gallon.

 

These worked but had short valve life because the valve was in the hot of the unit and the heat ruined the rubber seal.

 

The other bad thing about these was the lack of ANY insulation so they used a lot more powered kept everything under the sink warm to hot.

 

If you are going to use this wrap some good insulation around it.

 

John L

 

[rp2813]

Thanks John, I will definitely wrap the tank.

 

I'm not thrilled with the tab-activated valve either.  Our old ISE had a beefy knob that could be turned in either direction, and it produced a stronger stream with more volume.  But since this rig has to be mounted above the more shallow and smaller side of my double sink, the gooseneck spout is the best option, particularly for making a quick mug of coffee with a stacked single cup melitta drip brewer.  I'm going to look into an in-line water filter for the supply line.

 

We'll see how much life I get out of this thing before I have to actually pay for a replacement.

 

[mattl]

I'd suggest a timer too...

 

[rp2813]

Thanks Matt.  That's a good idea for extending the life of the unit and saving on my electric bill.