What Is Rinnai Vacation Mode?

By Robert Palmer

Are you tired of coming back from a vacation to a cold and empty house? Well, worry no more! Rinnai has introduced a new feature called “Vacation Mode” that can help you save energy and money while you are away.

What is Rinnai Vacation Mode?
Rinnai Vacation Mode is a feature available on some Rinnai tankless water heaters that allows you to put your unit into a low power state when you are away from home for an extended period. This feature not only saves energy, but it also helps preserve the life of your tankless water heater.

How Does Rinnai Vacation Mode Work?
When you activate Rinnai Vacation Mode, your tankless water heater will reduce its energy usage by up to 99%. This means that your unit will use very little gas or electricity while you are away. The exact amount of energy saved will depend on the model of your tankless water heater and how long you plan to be away.

Activating Rinnai Vacation Mode

Activating Rinnai Vacation mode is easy. Here’s how:

  • Locate the control panel on your Rinnai tankless water heater
  • Press and hold the “Power” button for three seconds
  • The display will show “VAC”, indicating that the unit has entered Vacation Mode

Note:

It’s important to note that when you activate Rinnai Vacation mode, all hot water supply to your home will be shut off. Therefore, it’s recommended that you turn off all appliances like washing machines and dishwashers before leaving.

Deactivating Rinnai Vacation Mode

When it’s time to return home from your vacation, here’s how to deactivate Rinnai Vacation Mode:

  • Locate the control panel on your Rinnai tankless water heater
  • Press and hold the “Power” button for three seconds
  • The display will show “ON”, indicating that the unit has exited Vacation Mode

Note:

After deactivating Rinnai Vacation mode, it may take a few minutes for hot water to start flowing again.

Conclusion
Rinnai’s Vacation Mode is a great way to save energy and money while you are away from home. By reducing the energy usage of your tankless water heater, you can rest easy knowing that you are doing your part for the environment. So, the next time you plan a vacation, make sure to activate Rinnai Vacation Mode before leaving!