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Rinnai Tankless Water Heater

If you are considering a tankless, on-demand hot water heater for your new or existing home, Rinnai has several models to meet your hot water needs.

Rinnai is a worldwide leader in on-demand hot water heaters, having installed over 30 million units worldwide. They are the world's largest gas appliance manufacturer. Rinnai was chosen as the 2010 Builder's Brand Leader by Builder Magazine, and The Alliance to Save Energy awarded them the Super Nova Star Award for superior energy efficiency.

Rinnai has several models of whole-house on-demand hot water heaters, all designed with quality, reliability, and energy efficiency in mind.

Value Line - Rinnai Tankless Water Heater

Rinnai's value line is designed to deliver 5.3 gallons per minute of hot water, which is suitable for a one or two bedroom home and for homes in warmer climates. The value line is lightweight and compact, energy star qualified, with a temperature range from 98 to 140 degrees. They are available for use with natural gas or propane, and have a thermal efficiency rating of 82 to 84%. There are models available for interior installation, or exterior installation to save interior space or for existing homes with interior space and venting limitations.

Luxury Line - Rinnai Tankless Water Heater

For homes with a need for more hot water, the Rinnai Luxury Line of on-demand hot water heaters offers you more. The Luxury Line offers models ranging from 7.5 gallons per minute ideal for 2 to 3 bathroom homes, to a 9.4 gallon per minute model that will supply enough hot water for as many as five plumbing and appliance outlets simultaneously. All luxury line models are energy star qualified with a thermal efficiency rating of 82 or 83%. They are available for use with natural gas or propane, and like the Value Line are available for either interior or exterior installations.

Ultra Line - Rinnai Tankless Water Heater

For the ultimate in on-demand hot water efficiency, Rinnai offers their Ultra Line of on-demand hot water heaters. The four models in the Ultra Line are suitable for mid to large-size homes. Featuring ultra-efficient condensing technology, they are energy-star qualified, with all four models offering between 95 and 97% thermal efficiency. They range in size from 8.0 gallons per minute to 9.8 gallons per minute for virtually unlimited hot water in even the largest of homes. All are available in natural gas or propane versions, and are available for interior or exterior installations.

Rinnai on-demand tankless hot water heaters are built to supply and endless stream of hot water at up to a 40% energy (and money) savings over conventional tank-type hot water heaters. Rinnai tanks are designed to last twice as long as conventional hot water heaters, up to 20 years. Their compact design and exterior options make them easy to install in either new or existing homes.

Note: If you are looking for electric water-heating options, look into the Steibel Eltron Series of electric Instant water heaters.

To learn more about the Rinnai tankless water heaters, visit their official website by clicking HERE.

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