If you’re building new, renovating, or considering updating your hot water heater; you might be wondering whether to install a Rinnai INFINITY® Hot Water Heater.
In this article we take a look at what a Rinnai INFINITY® Hot Water Heater is, what models are available, and what you need to consider when installing an Infinity in your home.
What is a Rinnai INFINITY® Hot Water Heater?
Rinnai INFINITY® is a range of gas-powered hot water heaters that deliver an endless supply of hot water. These hot water heaters are also sometimes referred to as “Continuous flow” hot water heaters because they heat the water as it’s required.
Rinnai INFINITY® is manufactured by Rinnai New Zealand, who have been providing appliances for New Zealand homes for over 40 years. Rinnai New Zealand has a reputation for quality and innovation. You can rely on Rinnai products to do a good job, efficiently and for a long time.
How does a continuous flow hot water heater work?
Continuous flow hot water heaters do not use a hot water storage cylinder. Water is heated as soon as a tap is turned on and home owners use the hot water supply as it’s generated. This can lead to a more efficient use of energy, depending on the hot water usage of the home owner.
What are the advantages of continuous flow hot water?
One of the big advantages of the Rinnai INFINITY® range of hot water heaters is that your supply of hot water is not limited by the size of your hot water cylinder. Because hot water is heated on demand, the risk of running out is removed. As long as you have gas available to heat your hot water, you can enjoy all the hot water you need.
That means that the Rinnai INFINITY® hot water heaters are often a popular choice for people who like to entertain or have guests to stay, or if you share the house with high consumers of hot water like a teenager or young children.
What are the disadvantages of installing a Rinnai INFINITY® hot water heater?
The biggest disadvantage of the Rinnai INFINITY® hot water heater is it’s only available when using gas as an energy source. While it can run just as effectively on mains gas as on LPG, that does mean if you’re not a fan of gas then you may not want to install a Rinnai INFINITY® in your home.
The other main disadvantage of Rinnai INFINITY® is that it relies on you having a good mains (or alternative supply) water pressure. If you want a powerful showering experience you will have to look at alternative ways to boost your flow rate. Contact us today to explore your options.
Finally you might find that the Rinnai INFINITY® could become an expensive hot water solution if members of your household don’t limit their use of your new continuous hot water supply. The good news is that there are ways to limit how long your teenager spends in the shower with special shower duration limiters. Contact us today to find out more.
What models of Rinnai INFINITY® Hot Water heater are available?
Rinnai INFINITY® EF26 External
The Rinnai INFINITY® EF26 External is the most efficient member of the Rinnai INFINITY® family. It uses a condensing gas continuous flow hot water heater to heat your water while using 11% less energy than the Rinnai INFINITY® A26 Hot Water Heater.
Find out more about the Rinnai INFINITY® EF26 External Hot Water Heater here
Rinnai INFINITY® A-series Internal and External
The A-series are the most popular models in the Rinnai INFINITY® range. Offering continuous flow gas hot water heating, they come in a range of models that allow you to adjust to a bigger size to cope with higher levels of hot water consumption. You can also choose whether you put your Rinnai INFINITY® A-series Hot Water Heater inside your home or on an exterior wall.
Find out more about the Rinnai INFINITY® A-Series of Hot Water Heaters
The Rinnai INFINITY® Graphite range
If a white hot water heater doesn’t suit the exterior of your building then the Rinnai INFINITY® Graphite range gives you access to the hot water heating power of the INFINITY A16, A26 or EF26 models in a carefully selected shade of dark grey.
FInd out more about the Rinnai INFINITY® Graphite range
Would you like to add a Rinnai INFINITY® to your Hawke’s Bay home?
East Coast Plumbing and Gas can supply and install the right Rinnai INFINITY® hot water heater for your needs. Get in touch with us today and we’ll help you choose the right model for your home, and can book in a time to install your new hot water heater.