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Join the Public Preview to try new Google Home app features early. I purchased one that has built in recirculation which I could kick off with voice while I am walking to the shower. Offering the highest output of our condensing line of tankless units best for larger homes. "Rinnai utilizes heating to provide society with a comfortable way of life." This is our corporate mission. For our customers, we offer lifestyles of comfort, safety and peace of mind, and for the planet, we strive to reduce environmental impact as much as possible.
Adding a new recirculation line would’ve cost about $900, so I opted to use a crossover valve and the existing cold water line. You can see in the chart below that the hot water crosses over into the cold water line pushing the old hot water back to the water heater for reheating. Ask your local installer for specifics on ambient water temperature for your area.
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Explore new products and find service and business updates from Rinnai. Stay in the know on the latest plumbing & piping industry trends. I think the new app and firmware broke the integration. Mine also stopped responding and doesn't work with the old app anymore either. Can’t sign into the old app and can’t get the new one working either.
Unfortunately, the Google integration is nothing more than a poorly thought out marketing feature. Yes, they have Google integration, but I can’t imagine that anyone at Rinnai actually uses it, which is disappointing. While cool at first initially, the novelty wears off quickly. Rinnai requires voice authentication through the Google device, which often fails for me. It’s frustrating to get repeated, “since your voice wasn’t recognized, I can’t do that right now.” My voice usually does not match in the morning when I need hot water.
Anyone setup rinnai tankless water heater with google home?
Ensure hot water is ready when it's needed with customizable daily schedules. Vacation mode ensures money and energy aren't wasted on heating water that won't be used. The crossover valve has a thermostat inside of it to crimp close once the water temperature reaches 120 degrees. My water heater forces that the max temperature when in crossover mode must be 120 degrees. It’s worth noting that crossover valves have two main drawbacks.
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First, the cold water line may get lukewarm water when recirculation runs on a schedule. If the recirculation runs for 30 minutes, the cold water line will quickly get replaced with lukewarm water. In theory, heated water is less pure than water fresh from the water company. This option has the obvious downside that I’m waiting longer for hot water in every use case. Without recirculation, it takes about 5 minutes for bathroom one to reach 110 degrees F. A recirculation pump can run for that 5 minutes and make the tap instantly hot without wasting any water.
The water heater was smack dab in the middle of the house, so if it sprung a leak, the house’s damage could be extensive. Rinnai completely bailed on their Google Home integration. The company promised it in their marketing and then did an about face and removed it in a subsequent update.
Just look for smart devices with a Works with Google Home or Matter badge. Rinnai's hybrid models are Ultra Low NOx compliant, have 82% recovery efficiency and last much longer than a stand-alone tank. The good news is my water heater was performing well and not overloaded with minerals. The blue vinegar is indicative of the flushing of calcified minerals outside of the water heater. Next time, I will try the flushing process myself, as this video below was super informative on the process. The app helps you sell more units, ensure installation goes smoothly, and contains all the information you need for troubleshooting and servicing units.
Keep reading to see how the installation costs and the resource savings work together to understand the true cost of ownership of the tankless water heater. I’d heard a lot about tankless water heaters and thought it would be a good option for my house. I had listened to a few reasons worth mentioning here . This review highlights the Rinnai RUR98eN but talks about many concepts common to all tankless water heaters.
In addition to smart home technology, the Control-R 2.0 mobile app has built-in timers and schedules allowing for multiple on/off recirculation periods throughout the day. Schedules stored locally on the Control-R module operate with or without a constant Wi-Fi connection. The app also allows users to remotely put the system into vacation mode when they are away or activate the system on demand without a schedule.
If you have a hydronic/radiant heating system or otherwise have a circ pump hooked up to your system then it might be useful to control the pump. The sensor turns off the recirculation and is available for purchase if required by local building codes. Mounted near the point of use, like a kitchen faucet or bathroom sink, this push button activates the recirculation system.
Register within 90 days and receive an additional 4 years of labor coverage for free ($250 value). For more information about Rinnai products, visitrinnai.us. Rinnai Direct Vent Furnaces use modulating technology to create energy-efficient warmth for the whole home.
Recirculation pumps do this by circulating water through a new plumbing line or with a crossover valve into the existing cold water line. Adjust the temperature for your water heating system with one tap or voice command. Quickly activate recirculation with the touch of a button for faster hot water. Rinnai Condensing Boilers deliver more efficient home heating than traditional boilers, while also providing domestic hot water.
Also, share how hot you like your water to be and how many concurrent users of hot water within the home. I’d over-engineer a bit should your needs and preferences within the house change. The water heater is currently in the center of the house. This benefits one of the bathrooms with almost instant hot water.
The Control-R Wi-Fi Module attaches easily to the Rinnai tankless water heater by a two-wire interface quickly connecting through the local Wi-Fi network. My water heater has the option to recirculate on-demand, on a schedule, or with Google Home/Alexa. I generally recirculate on-demand and with Google Home. Each bathroom has a small wireless button that tells the hot water heater to start recirculation. Shortly after the button press, I can hear the whirring of water throughout the pipes.
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