Rinnai Water Heaters: Poll Reveals that “Tankless” is Tops

Posted: Jul 24, 2012
Author: Minyard Plumbing, Inc.

On March 28, 2012, an article was posted on the Rinnai website: breaking the news that, when it comes to providing endless supplies of hot water efficiently, tankless is unmatched.

That was the conclusion of a recent countrywide survey conducted by the Rinnai Corporation. Participants were potential customers and new owners of tankless hot water heaters.

Hot Water is not only IN DEMAND – it’s also ON DEMAND.

• More than 90 percent of the participants said that replacing or repairing a broken water heater would be a top priority.

• Furthermore, more than 66 percent of participants said they were most likely to run out of hot water because of increased demand, such as multiple hot water appliances being used simultaneously or frequent showers.

• Rinnai water heaters (tankless) heat up water “on demand” and provide a supply of hot water that never runs out. Although the water does not heat instantaneously (the unit first has to determine the volume of water to heat and release), it arrives very quickly.

Factors That Motivated Purchase

• 60 percent of the participants said that the ability to save up to 40% in energy costs was the most compelling reason for buying a tankless water heater.

• The top motivator for 45 percent was enhanced lifestyle comfort from a limitless supply of hot water.

• 34 percent decided to go tankless because hot water is produced only when it is needed.

Feedback from Owners

After buying a tankless water heater, the majority of owners said that the significant reduction in their utility bill was the major benefit.