It may be a Japanese brand, but according to Australia’s hot water experts – and based on performance, reputation, customer reviews and market trends – Rinnai consistently holds the #1 or #2 spot on the country’s popularity list. But what’s so great about Rinnai hot water specifically?
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Well, the most commonly sold hot water systems in Australia – in order of popularity – are tank storage, continuous flow, heat pump and solar hot water technologies. In our exclusive Rinnai hot water system review, we’re going to run through these technologies and explore whether Rinnai has managed to maintain its market advantage with the latest innovations and features.
1. Electric tank storage
The original and still the big seller, Rinnai calls its electric hot water storage range ‘Hotflo‘ – and you can get the precise size you need, all the way from a meagre and sleek 25 litres all the way up to a super-sized 400L.
Why buy a Rinnai?:
- Huge 10-year tank warranty on all 80+L cylinders
- Corrosion-resistant vitreous enamel-lined tanks
- Single or powerful twin-element configuration
- Can be mounted inside as well as outside
- Easy standardised size for quick & stress-free emergency replacement.
2. Gas tank storage
Gas-powered storage systems may not be as popular as their electric counterparts, but Rinnai offers two attractive-looking configurations to suit most households – ‘medium’ 135L or ‘large’ 170L. We think the best thing about these systems is the thermostatic control technology, which means your new Rinnai gas system will deliver water consistently, safely, and without ever overheating the water – keeping your gas bills down. But because the water can be easily maintained above the threshold, the risk of Legionella bacteria growth is also impressively low.
Why buy a Rinnai?:
- 8 year tank warranty as well as 1 year free parts and labour
- 4-star energy rating.
3. Continuous flow
Did you know it was Rinnai who introduced Australia’s first-ever fully electronic gas continuous flow hot water systems? It was a revolutionary move at the time, ensuring households had an infinite supply of hot water. For that reason, they called it Rinnai Infinity.
Why buy a Rinnai?:
- Available in electric or natural gas/LPG models
- Specifically engineered for Australian conditions
- Extreme reliability, with 12-year standard warranties and the option of extending it to an incredible 25 years in total
- Industry-leading 6-star energy rating
- Anti-frost protection down to -20°C
- Built-in status operation monitor.
4. Heat pump
In a head-to-head with solar hot water technologies, heat pump technology is – perhaps surprisingly – a bigger seller. It’s, therefore, no surprise that Rinnai calls its heat pump offerings ‘Enviroflo’ – a nod to the environmentally-friendly technology that keeps your power bills low.
Why buy a Rinnai?:
- Both designed and manufactured in Australia
- Available in a range of capacity sizes
- Magnesium or hard water anodes available
- ‘Boost’ feature when you need extra water in a hurry
- Tested up to 1000kPa water pressure – a lot higher than usual.
5. Solar
If you’re into solar hot water, Rinnai really is top of the pile across Australia. Why’s that? Well, Rinnai calls it their ‘Sunmaster‘ range, but there’s a lot going on here – from flat plate systems to evacuated tube systems and close coupled systems as well, meaning whether it’s mounted on the ground or on the roof, you’re covered 100%. You can also grab a solar booster to supplement the energy from your solar collectors, making it more convenient than ever to harness the totally free energy from the sun to achieve true energy independence.
Why buy a Rinnai?:
- Low heat loss due to superior insulation
- Gas or electric-boosted options
- High quality carbon steel and vitreous enamel materials
- Built to withstand cyclone-prone areas.
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