Using the included energy factor rating as a benchmark, the Rinnai V65IN conjures up a respectable 0.82 energy factor. This overall energy efficiency reduces heat pump loading and lowers energy bills as it climbs higher. In other words, the higher the EF, the higher the efficiency rating. Taking this energy-oriented sweet spot into account, what other features make this unit stand out? Well, it has a small control panel mounted on the lower half of the front panel, plus it’s again fueled by Natural Gas.
Again, it’s compact, but that’s a common feature among tankless water heaters. This time around, the 150,000-BTU energy output and 6.6-GPM capacity suggest you’ll get the best out of this gas-fueled model if you install it in a mid-sized property, not a large family home. Aimed at small families, the Rinnai V65IN is a high-performance device.
Still in budget-friendly territory, this is a feature-rich gas waterless heater. Output and capacity ratings are satisfactorily high, then there’s an enhanced scale detection system, a temperature lock, and a leak detection function to tempt your itchy fingers to dip into your wallet.
- Good choice for limited space
- The compact design
- The Spare parts availability
- Get the hot water in no time
- Good for the environment
- Tons of water supply
- Quick and easy installation
The incredible characteristics of Rinnai V65IN are super compact, lightweight, and easy to install. It is a very great option for homeowners who have one to two and a half bathrooms. If space is your concern, you can rest assured that Rinnai V65IN is the top option. It is an excellent option for those who want to preserve some areas in their properties.
Rinnai V65IN has a fantastic design that can fit in any corner of your room. You won’t need to prepare a spacious space to install it. You can recover your space without sacrificing the role of the hot water.
Just like other models of the Rinnai water heater, this model has the parts that you can easily find in the market. Of course, some parts replacements are inevitable. However, you don’t have to go overseas to see the parts. After all, you don’t need to change the entire unit. The pieces have high compatibility so that it will be easy to fix the model.
You can say goodbye to the old water heater which requires an hour to prepare the hot water. Unlike the conventional water heater, Rinnai V65IN can deliver the quality hot water right after you turn the device on. Moreover, it works just like that.
This model is tankless water products. The manufacturer designed this to contribute to the healthier environment. It comes with the sophisticated venting technology to suck the air out to reduce the hazard to the users and occupants.
Since it is tankless, you will get an enormous amount of hot water supply. Al, you need to do is just pre-set the temperature, and let the water flow to your bathroom. You can save your resources. It can cater to two bathrooms simultaneously without stuttering or any other kind of flaw.
It is very quick and easy to install the device. You will use the vent kits to fix it independently. Alternatively, you could hire professional to do the job for you. Either way, you can enjoy the hot water within minutes after unboxing the device.
- Not able to reach 140 degrees
You can preset 120-degree of temperature. However, to reach 140 degrees of heat, you will need to get the addon for your Rinnai V65IN. Unfortunately, it does not come with the addon. You will need to spend more money on the addon. However, if you are comfortable with 120 degrees, you don’t need to get the addon.
I have friends who own a single-family home and made the choice to install their new tankless outdoors. And I have another friend who has a condo and installed hers indoors (no choice in this case, condo rules do not allow outdoor mounting). For the condo installation, it replaced a traditional tank water heater and there was some additional work required for venting. Aside from cost, are there any safety or reliability factors that favor indoor vs. outdoor installation?
There are studies comparing the total cost of ownership for tank vs tankless. I’m not going to pretend to know the answer, but what I’ve read suggests that the answer may vary depending on your specific circumstances: your local price of electricity, rebates available to offset installation cost, etc.
One factor in the tank vs tankless decision that is not often mentioned is the benefit of a tank heater if you live in an area at risk from natural disasters. I live in earthquake country (SF Bay Area), and if we ever had a major earthquake that shutdown my water supply for days/weeks, I would still have 40 gallons of clean drinking water in my tank to rely on.