What is the cost of installing a tankless water heater?
Tankless units are more expensive. An electric tankless unit will cost about $500 to $700, roughly the same as a traditional tank model, while the cost of a gas tankless heater runs about $1,000 to $1,200. Beyond the initial cost, the national average for the installation of a tankless unit is slightly over $1,700.
Why does my Rinnai tankless water heater make a noise?
My tankless water heater started making a horrible noise when activated. The noise is like the unit is about to shake off the wall. It’s mostly noise from vibration of the unit. It lasts several seconds at start-up, then quits. Any ideas?
Why does my Rinnai air conditioner make a noise?
The noise is like the unit is about to shake off the wall. It’s mostly noise from vibration of the unit. It lasts several seconds at start-up, then quits. Any ideas? I would call an Rinnai Authorized Service Tech. to diagnose and repair the problem.
What should inlet pressure be on Rinnai Water Heater?
You can first put a gauge on the hose bib and see what pressure your getting on the cold water system. Mine was 75 to 80. It seems that Rinnai has a maximum inlet pressure of 150 psi, but this does not mean it will run right at even 80 psi.
What should the set point be on a Rinnai?
If the home does not have a pressure reducing valve, or if it is defective/set too high, the Rinnai will create this horrible vibration within the exchanger. Installing a proper sized regulator on the cold side prior to the unit is the solution. Typical set point should be 50 psi.
My tankless water heater started making a horrible noise when activated. The noise is like the unit is about to shake off the wall. It’s mostly noise from vibration of the unit. It lasts several seconds at start-up, then quits. Any ideas?
Do you have sounds coming from your tankless water heater?
I have sounds coming from our tankless water heater. Should I be concerned? -Nora Gas tankless hot water heaters all make noise when firing up and heating water, but the levels are usually less than 90 decibels. A decibel meter can be used to find out how loud your tankless water heater actually is.
The noise is like the unit is about to shake off the wall. It’s mostly noise from vibration of the unit. It lasts several seconds at start-up, then quits. Any ideas? I would call an Rinnai Authorized Service Tech. to diagnose and repair the problem.
Why do I hear a noise when I flush the toilet?
If the noise occurs when hot water isn’t being used, there’s a good chance that another source is siphoning water from the line and creating a vacuum. If you hear a weird groaning sound from the pipes or the tankless hot water heater when you flush the toilet, that could be the culprit.
