we just moved into a new house with a Rinnai water heater. It works fine but there is a leak coming from somewhere. The plumber cannot find the leak.
2033554
Not specific enough to answer. Is the leak coming from the unit, or external to the unit. If from the unit, call Rinnai and get the names of authorized Rinnai installers who should be more familiar with Rinnai products.
2033555
GOOD LUCK, Rinnai warranty and service are NONEXITENT They have been jerking me around over 6mo. on a warranty claim. Would NOT recommend their product to anyone.
2033556
Gas leak? Water leak? You haven't given us a lot to work with here. I don't mean to be flip, but the first thing you should do is find another plumber.
332537
You should really have a plumber fix this for you. Is the tank supplying the house already? Is so, you would have to branch off the main line to make a heater connection.
558831
I don't know that I would recommend this unit. We ordere this unit when we remodeled our kitchen because our old POU hot water heater was too tall for our new sink. The 1st one I ordered leaked from the bottom out of the box. Amazon sent me a new one that was fine for 2 months until it leaked from the bottom ruining my kitchen flooring before it was discovered. We have decided to remove the hot water heater all together. I hope this helps - good luck.
1997386
I had the same problem, because of the bottom rubber gasket that makes it really hard to screw down tightly. I solved it by getting rid of the gasket and using plumbers putty instead. No leaks.
1492132
I had the exact same issue with mine. Make sure the quick disconnect is seated properly and the hoses aren't kinked. Also, taking out some of the sponges helps a little and increases the flow. That worked for me for a little bit. I eventually filed a warranty claim and within a few days API had sent me a brand new one and it has never leaked. You may need to do the same.
1790871
The only thing I can think of is you have to open faucets to let air escape. Just changing the water heater out should not effect the pressure on your system.
2126229
We gave up on this unit a year ago. We first received a set of two; they leaked. Then the replacements leaked. We asked for and received a refund of our payment. The leakage was always where the hose attached to the unit; the tight kink in the hose that was required seemed to cause the leakage. If the unit were taller, the kink in the hose could be a gradual curve, and that might solve the problem. We found another unit for this year that worked well.
1707326
sorry, I have a upflow system and have it down stream from the heating element. I think it would be best to contact the manufacturer for the correct answer. Needless to say, I have enjoyed the system for a year now without any issues once I figured out to hook it up to a Nest..
1110303
I have this facet, I had to tighten the hose so it won't leak. I would call them at Amazon to fine out if its a leak or just need's to be tighten. Or just call Light In The Box they should be able to advise you the route to go.
550542
Sorry we can't help. We have no problem with our Blanco, in fact, it's the best faucet we've ever owned. Do you know now far your water heater is from the faucet? It may just take a while for the hot water to reach the faucet. Wish we could help more. Good luck resolving your issue.
1252301
Where exactly is it leaking, the hose connections? Did you use plumbers seal tape on the connectors? If not, you need to wrap the threads with it then screw on the hoses or you will get leaks.
1768806
There are too many variables to really answer that accurately. How often and how long are your showers? Bath tub or just showers? Do you have a dishwasher? What temperature setting will you have on it? How long is the hot water pipe run to your furthest appliance, etc. I have a large tank with generator, fireplace and the hot water heater. I fill it up once per year unless the generator runs due to a power outage. The Rinnai is quite efficient, but I would recommend you go with at least a 30lb tank and have another full tank on stand by until you learn your usage.
245835
Where is it leaking from? Make sure the filter is in place and the water basin is fitting into the base properly. Otherwise, I would return it because it sounds like you have a defective one.
463768
I've not had any issues. If it's leaking underneath, there may be a crack. Also be sure to not over-fill the water tank. Additional information is in the user guide on page 14 (http://kitchen.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/melitta/mes2b.html?p=14 ) and addresses leaks. I hope this helps.
1674208
if the leak is from the spout to empty the water, try using plumbers tape (it is a teflon not sticky tape). available at any home improvement store.
2147840
No it should not leak at all. I would try to re rap the fitting with Teflon tape or pipe dope again to see if that stops it. If you can tell it is coming from the regulator I would send ot back for a replacement.
1472113
The label and the manufacturer website state that the product will fix plumbing leaks, and several product reviews state as much also; however, the leaks we used the product for were of a different type, so I cannot personally attest. In any case, follow the directions carefully. Apparently, many of those who are dissatisfied with the product perhaps did not follow the directions correctly. Good luck, AlohaP.S. I figured even if it didn't work, we'd be out $25 or so, which is much cheaper than a new liner.