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132 questions from our users
Ursulaasked
my problem is the gas ignites for about 10 seconds . The water starts to warm up but then goes cold. What is the cause ?
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max p.asked
I hear running water from my Rinnai all theought thw day ..is this leaking water ?
1 answer
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Hi Max P,
Thanks for the question, If no taps are turned on there quite possibly could be a leak, unless the unit is solar and the pump is running or frost valves leaking.
We would recommend a service call to find out more detail. Please contact us on 1300 555 545 for a service booking or alternatively you may book online following the link provided https://www.rinnai.com.au/support-resources/online-service-booking/.
Thanks,
Rinnai Australia
Pippiasked
Our Rinnai 26A which was installed in December 2022 is making noises even when the water has not been turned on. I notice it in the middle of the night. Any ideas why?
1 answer
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Hi Pippi,
Thank you for your question.
We would recommend calling our experienced Technical Help desk team on 1300 555 454, option 3 and they can troubleshoot with you. If they cant assist, they can book a service call out if that is required.
Thanks
Rinnai Australia
Marion M.asked
I have a B26 and it makes short (+ 5 second) noises all day and night. Any idea what the problem is? Is it pressure dropping?
5 answers
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Hi Marion M,
We would suggest you contact our Technical Help department on 1300 555 454 option 3 and they may be able to troubleshoot with you.
Thanks
Rinnai Australia
+1
Mine (Infinity 26) has been doing it for months
Cost me over $300 so far
Plumbers have no idea
Bob
Hi bob. I got a plumber out and turned out it was actually my toilet which had a leak. I thought it was the boiler as they are close together.
Skotasked
Hi
Ignition on the unit is intermittent, sometimes it lights up, sometimes not. Removing the gas line-in and reconnecting it straight away is the only solution at the moment. Air lock, perhaps?
1 answer
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Hi Skot,
Thank you for your question.
We would suggest you contact our Technical help desk on 1300 555 545 option 3 for assistance.
Thanks
Rinnai
Kenasked
I have a power outage and want to relight the flue. Is this possible?
1 answer
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Hi Ken,
Thanks for the question.
The infinity has an electronic ignition. Our technical help desk can assist and troubleshoot with you over the phone to resolve this matter. Please call on 1300 555 545 for assistance.
Thanks,
Rinnai Australia
Maureen Sasked
Our unit is approx 14 years old and we are now having trouble adjusting the temperature. It won't let me set it below 37 degrees and if you turn on the cold water up to about half way the hot water goes off and you have to turn off the cold water and wait for the water to heat again. Very frustrating. Wouldn't be so bad if it was winter but at the moment we don't want really hot showers.
3 answers
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Hi Maureen S,
Thanks for the question. The issue may be related to elevated incoming water temperatures, may we suggest reducing the temperature to 42/40 degrees and test if this is successful. If the issue continues please contact our technical help desk on 1300 555 545 for further assistance.
Thanks,
Rinnai Australia.
Thanks for the quick response. I have dropped the temperature to 37 degrees but that hasn't helped. I can't get it to go any lower, should it go below this?
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Hi Maureen S,
Thanks for the question. As mentioned previously the incoming water temperatures may be elevated considering the current climate. Given the age of the unit, it may require a service call as the water sensors and filter may need to be replaced.
Please forward your contact details by private message and we can have a technical help desk representative contact you directly or alternatively contact the technical help desk on 1300 555 545 for further assistance.
Thanks,
Rinnai Australia.
mirryasked
We have a Rinnai solar 26 (solar yet to be installed) - it runs off gas bottles but the water is piping hot and we want to turn it down a little. Perplexed no dial or lever to do so. Don’t want to call out plumber as Charges a fortune. How do we do it?
1 answer
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Hi Mirry,
Thanks for the question, we would recommend contacting our Technical Department to discuss this matter further. They can be reached on 1300 555 545 (option 3).
Thanks,
Rinnai Australia
Deniseasked
i have a problem were when i am in the shower the water is hot then goes cold no one home so no other taps on. i have to turn off then on to get the hot water back, any help?
2 answers
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Hi Denise,
We recommend contacting our Technical Department to discuss this matter further. They can be reached on
1300 555 545 (option 3).
Thanks,
Rinnai Australia
We have the same problem and I found the technical dept unhelpful. The person spoke in technical terms that I didn’t fully understand. The only solution I have found is to have another hot tap running at the same time which is unsatisfactory as it is a waste of precious resources.
Sueasked
We have a Rinnai Infinity 26 water heater. It is 11 years old. For the last year it has had a problem of not heating the water all the time. I can be having a shower & all of a sudden it will go cold. Sometimes if I turn the tap off, then on again, it will start to heat again. Do you have an answer as to why this may be happening? It’s in our holiday house, at the beach, so doesn’t get used constantly.
2 answers
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Thanks for the question Sue. It may be an issue with water flow through the unit which can be restricted by a few things. Checking the filter on the bottom of the unit for debris or build up, or in the shower head. Our technical team can advise how to clear the filter and are available on 1300 555 545 option 3.
Thanks
Rinnai Australia
Thankyou for your prompt response. My husband will call them after the new year.
Cheers!
Chrisasked
We had our gas turned off in the recent fires when it was turned back on my continuous gas water is making a loud whistle noise Only when you turn on the hot water in the shower temperature 42 all the other taps are fine??
1 answer
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Thanks for the question Chris, our technical help desk have advised it may be an fault with a washer in the shower and have suggested replacing them to see if this rectifies the issue.
Thanks
Rinnai Australia
Rosetta S.asked
I am no getting hot water to the showers but getting hot water to my sinks ?
my unit is around 10 years old
2 answers
Firstly I would check that the shower outlets are within Rinnai specifications.
Secondly replace the shower tapwashers.
If all fails then call Rinnai Service Agent for a needed Service call.
Have you recently replaced the shower outlets
Without the complete picture of your fault I can only make a keep it simple stupid aprouch.
Regards
Peter Kothstein
Gasfitter
WA 0412984116
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Hi Rosetta S,
Thanks for the question.
As Peter Kothstein has kindly mentioned, Rinnai Australia agree and recommend checking the shower outlets and replacing shower tap washers.
If the above does not resolve the issue we recommend a service call to check that the water flow servo valve is working and check the incoming gas pressure.
Rinnai 1st Care service contact number is 1300 555 545 or alternatively you may book online on the following link - https://www.rinnai.com.au/support-resources/online-service-booking/
Thanks,
Rinnai Australia
Vinceasked
Hi I currently have a inifinity 24 model do I need to change the pipes to install a infinity 26 model
1 answer
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Thank you for the question Vince,
If you have previously experienced no issues with water flow or fluctuating temperatures the upgrade to the Infinity 26 can be adapted to the current pipework.
Thanks,
Rinnai Australia
Vyaraasked
We have just had a new infinty 26 installed and the water goes cold in the hand basin, and in the kitchen.
1 answer
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Thanks for the question Vyara, we would recommend contacting our Technical Department to discuss this matter further. They can be reached on 1300 555 545 (option 3) or alternatively by emailing [email protected].
Thanks,
Rinnai Australia
Peter P.asked
what temperature dose cold inlet water have to be to achieve 26 litres a minute thanks peter
1 answer
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Thanks for the question Peter P, we would recommend contacting our Technical Department to discuss this matter further. They can be reached on 1300 555 545 (option 3) or alternatively by emailing [email protected].
Thanks,
Rinnai Australia
Belleasked
The water cycles from hot to cold to hot again and continues in this fashion, it’s very unpleasant showering as a result.
1 answer
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Thanks for the question Belle, water fluctuation usually occurs when too much cold water is added to the shower reducing the water flow from the unit. This can be resolved with a water controller where you can specify the temperature you wish to maintain. Alternatively try turning the hot water on first and slowly adding in cold water to retain the correct flow.
Our technical help desk can help you further on 1300 555 545 option 3.
Pauline T.asked
Hi, I have an Infinity 26 with two internal controllers. Recently the control panels have started to blink on and off, and the temperature for hot water and bath fill both default to 40 and can only be raised up higher by persistent button pushing, but then they drop back to 40. I have turned off power to the controller for a few minutes, hoping that would reset it, but no luck. Any suggestions? Thanks.
1 answer
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Thanks for the question Pauline, we would recommend contacting our technical help desk who can run some troubleshooting over the phone to try to resolve the matter. Otherwise a service call may be required. They can be contacted on 1300 555 545 option 3.
Megasked
Hi my rianni 26, blowing fuses, so no hot water..
Please help
1 answer
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Hi Meg,
Thanks for the question, we would recommend contacting our Technical Department to discuss this matter further. They can be reached on 1300 555 545 (option 3) or alternatively by emailing [email protected].
Thanks,
Rinnai Australia
kenasked
I have Infinity 26 and just had the plumber around to put a new mixer tap on bath and shower and since then the temp is up and down. 3 controllers inside. Doing up shower so havent demaned any water thru the shower or bath fitting yet. Could it be air blockage causing trouble. Seems ok temperature via the basins
1 answer
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Thank you for the question Ken, We recommend the shower mixer to be turned off. Please contact our Technical help desk on 1300 555 545 for further assistance.
Thanks,
Rinnai Australia.
Saddlesasked
brand new Rinnai 26 w/heater makes loud whistling sound when hot water is turned off.
Is this normal or is something wrong with our heater. Under warranty, Rinnai say normal, have replaced fan unit.
Could someone please advise
Regards John . S
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