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Rinnai RC98HPi

Features

  • Qualifies For Government Grants
  • ENERGY STAR qualified
  • Up to 96% thermal efficiency
  • Condensing technology for greater efficiency and significant hot water energy savings
  • Capacity to supply continuous hot water simultaneously to multiple plumbing demands
  • Significant space savings over tank-style water heaters
  • More sanitary hot water
  • Long-lasting design and reduced risk of flooding
  • Available in Natural Gas or Propane
  • Flexible indoor installation options
  • Meets Strict NOx Emission Rules
  • 12-year heat exchanger limited warranty for residential installations (5 years on parts, 1 year on labor)
  • Pair up with an air handler for efficient home heating

Specifications

  • Dimensions: 19” W x 26” H x 10” D
  • Weight: 71 lbs.
  • Installation: Interior/Residential or Commercial
  • Approved Gas Types: Natural Gas or Propane
  • Minimum/Maximum Gas Rate (Input BTUs): 10,000 – 199,000 
  • Hot Water Capacity: 0.4 to 9.8 GPM (35° rise)
  • Energy Factor: 0.94 (NG and LP)
  • Electrical: AC 120 Volts – 60 Hz
  • Connections:

    • Gas Supply: ¾ inch MNPT
    • Cold Water Inlet: ¾ inch MNPT
    • Hot Water Outlet: ¾ inch MNPT
  • Temperature Range (Min-Max)
    • Residential: 98°-140° F 
    • Commercial: 98°-185° F (requires MCC-91-1 controller)
  • Standard Digital Controller: MC-91-1US (included)

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Rebates

Rebates Are Still Available!

Most people think that the Eco Energy rebate program has ended but it is still ongoing and it will likely be re-instated upon its scheduled closing. 

If your interested in getting a tankless water heater for your home then you can still be eligible for rebate and grants from the Canadian Government to offset the higher cost of the tankless.  You will need to participate in the Government Eco Energy Audit Program to become eligible for the grants.

The Energy Audit tells you information about your home and is a lot of value to most home owners, you will also gain access to grant money for home insulation, toilets, furnaces, air conditioners, etc.

How much rebate for a Tankless?

This is a common question and it changes with the tankless water heater you buy.  You can expect $315 for any tankless that has an efficiency rating below 92%. If you go with a condensing tankless which will bring your efficiency rating up in between 94% to 98% you will receive $375.

Tankless water heaters are notoriously difficult to install and thus a representative needs to come out and assess your home.  They can answer any further questions you have and help decide where you would like the unit installed (remember it mounts on the wall).

Tankless Brands

There are a number of different brands of tankless water heaters below you will find a short synopsis of each of each tankless system.

Rinnai Tankless

Easily one of the biggest suppliers of tankless units, they are known for stability and reliability. Of all the experience we have had with tankless water heaters Rinnai’s Tankless is by far the most reliable unit on the market today.

Navien Tankless

This one is often spelled incorrectly as “Navian”.  It has been know as the the most efficient tankless with their units reaching 98% efficiency.  They have had reliability issues in the past but they are on to the 4th generation now and most of the issues have been cleared up.

Noritz Tankless

Not the most popular brand of tankless but it is a nice unit none the less.  Reliability is lacking a bit but it makes it up in its efficiency.

Bosch Tankless

Commonly sold in Home Depots, these tankless systems are good units but they are so frequently incorrectly sized and installed that they have developed a bad reputation due to this.

Takagi Tankless

If for some reason I couldn’t get a Rinnai tankless I would choose the Takagi tankless model for sure, high efficiency, reliability, and easy venting.  What more could you ask for?

John Wood Tankless

This brand can be difficult to find in Toronto or Ontario for that matter, its mainly sold in the US and is made by GSW.

Service Areas

Greater Toronto is quite large and the majority of inquiries that we get come from this area.   Albeit there is a significant amount of interest outside major cities; people interested in units for cottages, mobile homes, and within small towns where its much more energy efficient to heat water on demand.  The current tankless water heater service locations ranges from as far east as Oshawa to as far west as Hamilton and to many of the surrounding localities.

The Golden Horseshoe consist of an area of roughly 10,100 square kilometers which contains more than 6.5 million people who all call it call home. Think how many conventional water heaters are installed and running constantly, 24 hours a day. Now think how much energy could be saved in everyone was only heating their hot water when then needed it.

If your Thinking of getting a tankless water heater for your home or business you have come to the right place, we offer free quotes and installations by the best companies in Ontario.  It doesn’t matter where you are located we ensure that you get multiple quotes from the best installers in your area.  How do we do it?

We use Home Stars Ontario which has a customer ranking system on ALL contractors.  When you request a quote from us its instantly parsed through our database, your location is determined and our servers consult the HomeStars database searching for the top 3 tankless water heater installers in your area.  Once this is located, your contact information is sent to those top companies who will contact you to set up a time to come out and give you a free quote.  You will receive an email outlining the 3 top companies and their HomeStar scores.  Having more than 1 quote will ensure you get the best price and the best work.

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