To set the stage better we have a 7,000 square foot custom home for a family of 5 (2 Adults, 3 Teens), with the original intent behind the 3 tankless units being to keep the runs from unit to end user as short as possible and serve 3 zones – 1. We’ve liked and used each of these types of water heaters for different reasons and in different contexts and are continuing to learn not only how well these operate over time, but how well they are meeting the specific needs of the residents they serve.įor this case study, the same three types mentioned above play a role (scroll to the end if you just want a numbers comparison of our three unit choices), starting with three(3!) Rinnai RU98i Tankless units currently slated for the project. If you’ve been following this blog or my YouTube channel you’ve seen that we’ve reviewed and posted about a Rheem HP-50Hybrid Heat Pump (and an AirTap ATI 66), a Vertex High Efficiency Gas Condensing unit and a Rinnai Tankless unit. Considering the spectrum of options on the market today, we’d like to take advantage of one of our current projects as a case study. There is certainly not one end-all-be-all answer and there are plenty of variables to take into consideration when choosing what unit and system is right for you or your client. ![]() As a builder who cares about the efficiency & reliability of our buildings, we find ourselves consistently having conversations about which water heating units are the best fit for our client’s needs. Heating and cooling may account for the two greatest utility loads in our homes, but water heating is not far behind in third.
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