Why Rinnai is the GREEN of GREEN Products Available To Homeowners. Last updated by: Dave Baker at 8:07 PM on May 1, 2008 As discussed on the air October 20th with Mike Murtaugh from Rinnai, the leader in tankless water heaters... Questions and Answers: 1. What are the positive environmental impacts of your product (what makes it “green”)? • Traditional tank water heaters have a life span of approximately 10 years. Rinnai tankless water heaters have a life expectancy of 25 years, more than double that of a hot water tank and are significantly smaller in size than a tank type water heater, thus reducing the amount of material that ends up in landfills. • All Rinnai tankless water heaters produce the very low NOx emissions, LESS THAN 40 PPM and are Low NOx SCAQMD Approved making them good for the environment when compared with other types of gas appliances and equipment. • A Rinnai tankless water heater is up to 30 percent more energy-efficient than a traditional natural gas water heater and up to 50 percent more efficient than an electric water heater saving our natural resources. • The very compact size and design of the Rinnai tankless water heater allows it to be located closer to fixtures and appliances requiring hot water which in turn saves on water consumption because less “waiting” time is needed before hot water is available for use. 2. What makes your product a healthy/healthier option for the home (does it have lower - or no - impacts on human health compared to similar, traditionally manufactured products?) • Rinnai tankless water heaters provide flexibility in wall-mounting locations. In indoor locations, the unit uses no make-up air and vents directly to the atmosphere. With exterior mountings, the consumer is removing a combustible device from the home and freeing up valuable floor-space. Additionally, the unit can be mounted in a recessed box, flush-mounted and painted or textured to match the external façade. • Hot water tanks are known to leak and rupture, disseminating extremely hot water in its surrounding area. Because the Rinnai is tankless and does not hold any water within the confines of the wall, there is no risk of spillage. 3. What are the financial benefits of using your product (does it save the homeowner money when compared to a similar, more traditionally manufactured product?) • A Rinnai tankless water heater is up to 30 percent more energy-efficient than a traditional tank type natural gas water heater and up to 50 percent more efficient than an electric tank type water heater. • Unlike antiquated hot water tanks that heat and reheat the same water 24 hours a day, Rinnai tankless water heaters only heat water when it senses a demand from an open water source, yielding a never-ending supply of hot water. The system shuts off automatically when the water source tap is closed; therefore, the consumer is saving money and energy by not paying to heat water that’s not being used. • According to the Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2005, which was signed by the President in August, consumers can now receive a one-time tax credit of up to $300 towards the full-purchase price of a Rinnai tankless water heater. The product must be placed in service between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2007. • There is a noticeable return on investment with a Rinnai tankless water heater. Depending on the amount of water being used, a Rinnai often pays for itself between 1.5 and three years. Plus, with the20 year life-expectancy of a Rinnai tankless water heater, most people will need to replace their roof before replacing their Rinnai water heater. 4. How does your product contribute to a higher quality of life versus other products, and if so, why? (For example, is it a better quality of heat? Is it easier to maintain? Does it provide a greater aesthetic value?) • With a Rinnai tankless water heater you will never run out of hot water again . . . no more cold showers! The Rinnai is the ideal solution for homes with whirlpool or spa tubs and multiple head spray shower systems because of the high hot water flow, up to 9.8 gallons per minute, from a single unit. The hot water temperature is always consistent and never ending. • Rinnai tankless water heaters have a digital, easy-to-use control pad, allowing exact user-specifiable temperatures, which helps prevent scalding accidents. The control pad allows the user to set the temperature to plus or minus 2 degrees F. • Tankless water heaters are a better alternative because, compared to water heater tanks that heat and reheat water 24 hours a day, they are more efficient since they only heat water as it’s being used. This, in turn, saves the consumer money and energy by not having to pay for water that’s not being used. • For peace of mind, Rinnai tankless water heaters must be installed with a Rinnai Registered Installer to assure quality care and proper fitting. There are nearly 30,000 Registered Rinnai installer’s across the country. Consumers can visit www.foreverhotwater.com or call 1-866-RINNAI-1 to find a certified installer in their area. Back Links: http://www.foreverhotwater.com