We live in a Zone 4 area. On a cold day, say 10F to 20F we wake up to with the Rinnai turned ON and set to 60F and not running continuously. The evening before we would have raised to inside temp to high 60s low 70s with the wood stove. We usually put one last log in about 8pm and turn the Rinnai on set to 60F. By morning 5am the stove might still have a few hot coals or not. If the outside isn't below 32F we don't turn the Rinnai ON until morning to take the chill off.
If the day is sunny then the Rinnai is turned off by 7-8am. A fire it then made in the afternoon. If cloudy a fire is made about 8am.
The Rinnai make a great supplement to the wood stove. We're heating a well insulated 800sqft of used living space with heat leaks to another 1300sqft to just keep from freezing.
Negatives
The blown warm air from the Rinnai causes cool air flows just like Heat Pump central blowers. Nothing beats a wood stove for heat IMO.
Next, the cost of LPG per btu is much higher than wood were I live, but that's not a deal breaker since LPG isn't our primary energy source.
| Brand | Rinnai |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | Programmable Thermostat, 7-State Modulating Gas Valve and Variable Speed Blower, Self-Diagnostic with Error Code Indicator, Child Safety Lock, 10-Year Heat Exchanger Warranty, 5 Year Parts, 2 Years Labor, "Cool to the Touch" Cabinet, Sealed Combustion, Whisper Quiet Fan |
| Color | Beige |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Room Type | Living Room, Bedroom |
| Burner type | Radiant |
| Fuel Type | propane |
| Manufacturer | Rinnai |
| Part Number | FBA_EX08CP |
| Item Weight | 39 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 15 x 19 x 28 inches |
| Item model number | EX08CP |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | Large |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Programmable Thermostat, 7-State Modulating Gas Valve and Variable Speed Blower, Self-Diagnostic with Error Code Indicator, Child Safety Lock, 10-Year Heat Exchanger Warranty, 5 Year Parts, 2 Years Labor, "Cool to the Touch" Cabinet, Sealed Combustion, Whisper Quiet Fan |
| Usage | Indoor use only |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
