Can a tankless water heater be used to heat a house?
Many people look at these small appliances and think, “Why can’t I use one to heat my house?” The answer is, you can. It’s true that a tankless water heater can easily heat most single-family homes. It’s also true that a tankless water heater is smaller and less expensive than a boiler or a furnace.
Can a Rinnai water heater freeze?
A Rinnai tankless water heater features built-in freeze protection. Therefore, pipes and valves going to the water heater must be heat traced and insulated to protect them from freezing. A professional plumber will follow installation recommendations so your unit can operate optimally, even in cold weather.
Does Rinnai make an electric water heater?
No, Rinnai does not make electric tankless water heaters. As a company, they feel that the drawbacks to electric heaters (cost per BTU, energy draw, etc.) aren’t worth the manufacturer’s time or their customers’ frustrations.
Does a tankless water heater increase my home value?
In many regions, tankless water heating increases the value of your home at low cost due to tax incentives for installing them. Many owners can claim a refund of $300 for their decision to use a tankless water heater. Should One Consider Installing Tankless Water Heating? Going tankless is not cheap, with the typical tankless water heater that costs more than a traditional water heater. However, the initial costs will be reimbursed in full and in the form of energy savings and added value to
Are tankless water heaters electric or gas?
Tankless water heaters can be powered by gas or electricity but even gas-powered tankless water heaters rely on an electric control panel to operate the system. So, regardless of the type of tankless water heater you have, you’ll be out of hot water in the event of a power outage.
Is a tankless water heater reliable?
Long Lasting and Reliable: A tankless water heater is lasting more than 20 years which is two times than the traditional one. So you have to less worry about replacing your heater frequently. Chances of build up rust in the tankless are very less as like the tank types, makes it reliable.