Rinnai

If you’re considering Rinnai water heaters for your San Clemente, CA, home, Bill Metzger Plumbing can help. We install Rinnai tankless systems for homeowners who want dependable, on-demand hot water. Our plumbers can evaluate your household’s needs and recommend equipment with the right capacity. Professional installation helps the system operate safely and as designed.

Contact Bill Metzger Plumbing to learn more about Rinnai water heaters and schedule installation service in San Clemente.

Why Choose Bill Metzger Plumbing for Rinnai Water Heater Installation?

Bill Metzger Plumbing has served Orange County homeowners since 1961. Our licensed and insured plumbers have experience installing traditional and tankless water heaters. We carry Rinnai products and can explain which options fit your household’s hot water demand.

Homeowners and business owners choose us because we offer:
  • Local service: We’re a family-owned and -operated company.
  • Customer satisfaction: We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
  • A great reputation: We’re a BBB-accredited company with an A+ rating.
  • Financing options: Ask about financing on approved credit

What Makes Rinnai a Good Tankless Water Heater Brand?

Rinnai is the bestselling brand offering tankless water heaters in North America. This is a company you can trust because they have many decades of success behind their name. They also take a customer-first mentality that will ensure your complete satisfaction with your new water heater. We are confident you will be thrilled with the service provided when you install a tankless Rinnai water heater.

Rinnai RUR199i

Benefits of a Rinnai Tankless Water Heater

Rinnai systems heat water as you need it rather than keeping a storage tank hot all day. This design reduces standby heat loss and can support efficient water heating. A properly sized system can provide continuous hot water while operating within its rated flow capacity.

The compact wall-mounted design also frees floor space compared with many storage water heaters. Tankless equipment can offer a long service life when installed correctly and maintained as recommended. Digital controls on many Rinnai models also allow consistent temperature settings.

Compare efficiency ratings, flow capacity, and installation requirements before choosing a model. Hot water usage patterns can affect how much energy a tankless system uses. We can explain those differences and help you choose equipment that fits your priorities.

Some of the benefits you will enjoy in your Orange County home when you opt for a Rinnai tankless water heater include:

  • Endless hot water
  • Up to 40% energy savings
  • Flexible installation options with space savings in your home
  • Commercial-grade heat exchanger
  • Clean, fresh hot water at a safe, consistent temperature
  • More eco-friendly
  • Precise temperature control with digital controls
  • 20-year or longer life span
  • Reduce the risk of flooding
  • 12-year limited warranty on heat exchanger

Types of Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters We Install

Some of the types of tankless water heaters we install include:
  • Gas tankless water heaters: These use powerful gas burners to heat water on demand, so you always have hot water when you need it. They never run out of hot water and allow you to enjoy the perks of cost-effective natural gas.
  • Combi boilers: In addition to being cost-effective, these units can deliver both whole-home heating and hot water service from one unit. The compact, wall-mounted design also replaces the large, cumbersome boiler and water heater.
  • Hybrid tankless water heaters: These units combine on-demand hot water with the maximum flow rate of a storage tank. You can have the perks of a tankless unit while also enjoying the benefits of a storage tank.
  • Commercial water heaters: Rinnai offers commercial trade tankless and hybrid water heaters for your business needs.
Rinnai Demand Duo-H-Series-80 Gal Tank

Professional Rinnai Tankless Water Heater Installation

A successful installation starts with understanding how much hot water your household uses during peak demand. We consider showers, faucets, appliances, and other fixtures that may operate at the same time. This helps us select a tankless model with an appropriate gallons-per-minute rating.

Our plumbers also evaluate fuel availability, gas capacity, venting, electrical access, and the proposed installation location. Existing plumbing conditions can affect the work required when replacing a storage tank. We explain those needs before installation so you understand the project.

Gas tankless units may require different fuel and venting arrangements than existing storage equipment. The installation location can also affect how we configure those components. We review these requirements before recommending a Rinnai system for your home.

After removing the old equipment, we install the new Rinnai unit and make the required plumbing connections. We also complete the necessary fuel, venting, and control connections for the selected model. Before finishing, we test the system and confirm that it responds properly to hot water demand.

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Upgrade Your Home’s Hot Water

Bill Metzger Plumbing provides water heater replacement for homes throughout San Clemente and Orange County. Our team can compare tank and tankless options based on your household’s needs. We provide clear information so you can choose equipment that fits your home and expected usage.

Contact Bill Metzger Plumbing to explore Rinnai water heaters and request professional installation service in San Clemente today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rinnai units heat water when a hot water fixture opens and creates sufficient flow through the system. A flow sensor signals the unit to begin heating water through its heat exchanger. When hot water demand stops, the system returns to standby instead of heating a stored tank.

This type of system can reduce standby energy losses because it does not maintain a large reservoir of hot water. Its wall-mounted design can also save floor space. Properly sized equipment can provide continuous hot water within its rated flow capacity. Actual efficiency and performance depend on the model, installation, maintenance, and household demand.

Rinnai recommends flushing its tankless systems at least once each year to remove mineral buildup. The in-line screen filter also needs periodic inspection and cleaning. Water quality and household use can affect how often professional maintenance is appropriate. Our plumbers can recommend a schedule based on your system and local water conditions.