How to save money on electricity

MotorHead · 10-22-2020, 10:19 AM

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.

10-22-2020, 10:19 AM	#11
MotorHead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 281 Thanks: 53 Thanked 85 Times in 64 Posts	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.