HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.,
April 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- For generations, the Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard brands
have provided homeowners with the appliances, tools and power
needed to make their house a home. Today, the brands announced they
will introduce five affordable connected products designed to
protect the home and garage, provide peace-of-mind, and save time,
energy and money.
"The Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard brands are part of the
fabric of American homes," said Tom
Park, president of Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard brands at
Sears Holdings. "Our members rely on our products' quality and
performance not only in their daily lives, but for years to come.
We're excited to unveil these new, connected products designed to
meet the needs of the modern homeowner, making home management
easier and more cost-effective."
The initial product offering includes:
Kenmore, an industry leader in delivering trusted performance:
- Kenmore Elite® Smart Room Air Conditioner
- Kenmore Smart Water Heater Module
- Kenmore Elite Smart Hybrid Water Softener
Craftsman, America's most trusted tool brand:
- Wireless-enabled Craftsman Zero Turn Steerable Riding
Mower
DieHard, America's most trusted, reliable and preferred vehicle
battery brand:
- DieHard Smart Charger and Maintainer
Easy-to-use apps will also be introduced to provide homeowners
with remote access from their smartphone or tablet to monitor
efficiencies and adjust product settings, which can lead to energy
cost savings.
The Kenmore Elite Smart Room Air Conditioner is available now,
with the additional products to follow. The connected products will
be available in select Sears stores nationwide and online at
Sears.com as part of its Connected Solutions offering, which
provides ways for members to streamline their routine, save money
and put control of their home in the palm of their hand.
Kenmore Elite 8,000 BTU Smart Room Air Conditioner
- The Kenmore Elite Smart Room Air Conditioner offers a stylish
new design that allows members to cool their homes from almost
anywhere using the Kenmore AC™ app. With wireless accessibility
from a smartphone or tablet, members can:
- Control on the go: Remotely turn product on and off, set a
schedule or adjust temperature while away.
- Conserve energy: Smart technology provides the ability to run
only when needed, saving energy and money.
- Model: 77082
- MSRP: $299.99
Kenmore Smart Water Heater Module
- The Kenmore Smart Water Heater Module allows members to connect
to select new and existing Kenmore and Kenmore Elite Water Heaters
to monitor and adjust home water temperature and usage. The Kenmore
Smart Control app will assist users with:
- Energy savings: Save energy and money on hot water generation
by adjusting the temperature setting on the water heater when away
from home.
- Water monitoring: View available hot water levels to monitor
how much hot water is left.
- Model: 58000
- MSRP: $69.99
Kenmore Elite Smart Hybrid Water Softener
- The Kenmore Elite Smart Hybrid Water Softener allows homeowners
to monitor salt levels and water usage remotely to prevent wasted
resources. This water softener connects to the Kenmore Smart
Control app to help users:
- Manage salt levels: Monitor the inner salt supply and eliminate
the surprise of an unexpected need for replenishment.
- Water flow rate monitoring: Keep informed on water flow rate,
current day water usage and average daily water usage to easily
identify excessive usage and unexpected continuous water flow.
- Model: 38620
- MSRP: $799.99
Wireless-enabled Craftsman Zero Turn Steerable Riding
Mowers
- The Craftsman Zero Turn Steerable Riding Mowers are designed
for ease of use, especially when mowing large yards with obstacles.
These wireless-enabled riding mowers connect with a smartphone or
tablet via the new Craftsman Connect app to help riders in the
following ways:
- Maintenance checks: Notification alerts members when it's time
to change the oil, replace the air filter, check blades and wheel
alignment, schedule maintenance, and more.
- Product care: View do-it-yourself maintenance videos and
step-by-step tutorials on changing blades, replacing the air filter
and changing oil.
- Product information: Owner's manual, parts, attachments and
accessories list.
- Model:
- 22 HP V-Twin 42-in. Zero Turn Steerable Riding Mower:
20400
- 23 HP V-Twin 50-in. Zero Turn Steerable Riding Mower:
20410
- MSRP
- 22 HP V-Twin 42-in. Zero Turn Steerable Riding Mower:
$2,799
- 23 HP V-Twin 50-in. Zero Turn Steerable Riding Mower:
$3,199
DieHard Smart Charger and Maintainer
- The DieHard Smart Charger and Maintainer allows members to
monitor their motorcycle, car or boat's battery health remotely,
all with their smart phone or tablet. Equipped with auto voltage
detection, members can now use one DieHard Smart Charger and
Maintainer for 6-volt and 12-volt batteries.
- Stay charged: Automatically keeps batteries fully charged and
maintained at all times.
- Digital Scrolling Display: An alphanumeric display guides
members through the charging process eliminating the
guesswork.
- Model: DH111
- MSRP: $99.99
Additional Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard connected products
will arrive in stores throughout the remainder of 2016.
For more information about current and future smart products
visit Kenmore.com/Smart. The complete line of Kenmore appliances
can also be found online at Kenmore.com; Craftsman tools at
Craftsman.com; and DieHard products at DieHard.com.
About the Kenmore Brand
The Kenmore Brand is an industry leader in delivering trusted
performance in the home with smart and stylish appliance
innovations that help consumers do things quicker, easier and
better. Recognized as a top appliance brand for over 100 years, the
Kenmore brand continues to give consumers more time, efficiency and
improved results for better living with industry-leading products
across small and large appliance categories. For more information,
visit www.kenmore.com, www.cookmore.com/press-kit/ or
www.facebook.com/kenmore.
About the Craftsman Brand
The Craftsman brand is America's most trusted tool brand. For
more than 88 years, the Craftsman brand has developed innovative
tools and products, earning a reputation for unsurpassed quality
and durability, trusted for generations. The Craftsman brand offers
a full range of hand and power tools that meet the needs of the DIY
user to the demanding professional. In addition, the Craftsman
brand also offers lawn and garden products and tool storage. The
Craftsman brand also has a free membership program called Craftsman
Club® which gives tool enthusiasts access to exclusive
deals, members-only projects, expert tips and news on the latest
tool innovations from the brand. Craftsman Club is part of the Shop
Your Way® network, so points can be redeemed for
purchases at Sears and Kmart and online at Craftsman.com. For more
information, visit www.CraftsmanClub.com.
About the DieHard brand
DieHard is America's most trusted, reliable and preferred
vehicle battery brand. Introduced in 1967, Sears designed
the DieHard automotive battery to produce 35 percent more
usable starting power than other similar batteries. Featuring a
revolutionary tough, thin-walled case of translucent polypropylene
plastic, which was 50 percent thinner than conventional black
rubber-type battery enclosures, the design's extra room meant
bigger plates, more acid and extra starting power.
During testing, not a single failure was reported in over
26,000 starts in temperatures ranging from sub-zero to more than
100 degrees, hence the name "DieHard." See more about DieHard
at www.DieHard.com.
About Sears Holdings Corporation
Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) is a leading
integrated retailer focused on seamlessly connecting the digital
and physical shopping experiences to serve our members - wherever,
whenever and however they want to shop. Sears Holdings is home to
Shop Your Way®, a social shopping platform offering
members rewards for shopping at Sears and Kmart as well as with
other retail partners across categories important to them. The
Company operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck
and Co. and Kmart Corporation, with full-line and specialty retail
stores across the United
States. For more information,
visit www.searsholdings.com.
Larry Costello
PR Director
847-286-9036
Larry.Costello@searshc.com
Andrew Scutt
Zeno Group for Kenmore
312-245-0688
Andrew.Scutt@zenogroup.com
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