KOHLER K-1733-NA 9 kW Fast-Response Steam Generator
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Product Feature
- Fast-Response technology produces steam in just one minute instead of waiting four minutes
- PowerClean technology automatic cleaning feature at the touch of a button
- Larger size generators; 5 kW through 30 kW now available
- To be used on showers 113 - 240 cubic feet
- Requires K-1647 Fast-Response Steam Generator Control Kit or K-1737 DTV II Steam Adapter Kit (sold separately)
Product Description
"Escape to the soothing comfort of your private steam bath to experience relaxation of mind and body. A kohler steam generator allows you to enjoy the purifying benefits of steam, such as respiratory relief and cleansing the body of toxins and impurities, in a shower module or custom shower environment."KOHLER K-1733-NA 9 kW Fast-Response Steam Generator Review
I don't write many reviews, but this product needs to be reviewed. I have owned the K-1733 model K9PC for 4 years. In this time the unit has failed 4 times and had to be removed and sent back to Kohler each time. Each time the unit has failed I have had to pay either an electrician or plumber around $180 to remove and then later re-install the unit. Even under warranty, my total cost for maintenance on this unit has exceeded one half the cost of the original product.The first time it failed after almost 1 year of flawless operation. The unit began leaking water through the steam head and after some troubleshooting with Kohler, it was determined that a solenoid had failed. I had the unit removed and sent it back to be repaired under warranty.
1 year later the exact same problem occurred and again it had to be removed, mailed in, and repaired. Luckily it failed within 1 year of the first incident because Kohler only gives a 1 year warranty on repaired/refurbished steam generators.
The third time the generator failed, it was a different problem, but again, within the 1 year warranty period. There was a pop (like an electrical arc) in the unit and it stopped functioning completely. This time I had to have an electrician come out and troubleshoot the generator. Again Kohler decided it needed to be replaired. There had been a short in the power system of the unit.
Now again, the generator has failed for the fourth time. Today, as I was in the steam shower, i began to smell smoke. I turned off the steam and noted that there was significant smoke pouring into the shower through the steam nozzle. I quickly checked the adjacent closet that houses the steam generator and luckily whatever caused the fire/smoke remained isolated inside the unit. I shut off the power and here I go again. Only this time, the warranty has just expired less than 30 days ago.
I am completely disgusted with the quality and the continued failures of this unit. I would not recommend this unit or any other steam generators from Kohler at this time.
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