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Originally Posted by MotorHead
I was not going to chime in but now I HAVE TO.
Fours years ago, at the suggestion of the expert (expert my A$$) we had Rinnai combi boiler installed.
Does it work YES
Does it provide heat and hot water YES and YES
Does it fit in a small closet YES
Was the instillation a huge hassle YES
Is it energy efficient OH YES, YES.
Was it costly OH YES. You need all kinds of special vents, drains, air flows, switches etc. etc.
Do we like it NO, I HATE THE DAMN thing. It breaks every 6 months or so.
Last repair was to replace the switch that switches between heat and hot water. Before that some gasket started leaking, the whole thing had to be taken apart and cleaned.
Thankfully, I was able to sue Rinnai and they refunded me every single penny.
Now it is under Eastern propane contract costing me app. $275 a year. Includes yearly cleaning and all labor and parts for the year.
Would I get another one, NO WAY.
Go get a BURNHAM. You can not go wrong with it.
Last one lasted me 35 years with no issues, no service calls.
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I've heard that same complaint from friends that have installed those new systems, not just Rinnai but other brands also.
They are more efficient than the old tried and true cast iron boiler but require a lot more service and not as dependable.