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Heater ok, but!
I had my heater replaced with the Rinnai Spectrum 28. Looks great, easy to use BUT the fan only has High or Low speeds, I cannot put it on the speed I would like. Would be better if it had all 3 speeds. I think I would be much happier if it was automatic for low and adjustable for others. At the moment it seems the air from the fan being on high blows any heat away.
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Jenny wMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 8 reviews
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Rinnai Spectrum 28 gas heater
My vulcan heater died after 30 years service looked around for a replacement. Choices were not great wanted the same type and found the spectrum 28. Reviews weren't great but i have found it wonderful. Works well, three settings, easy to light, looks good, heats the whole house. Gets a bit dusty in the vents but I have dogs, easy to clean. Star rating is only 2 but emission rating is 6. Bought from Gas Works who organised changeover without any problems. Very happy with heater.
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Great Heater, user friendly and effective But But
I recently acquired a Rinnai Spectrum Space Heater, while I was very satisfied with the efficiency, I am very disappointed with the construction, the metal construction is very inferior ( extremely thin gauge) so much so when turning the unit off there are peculiar noises coming from the unit being contraction, quite scary, I removed the unit and added more screws to secure flimsy sheet metal construction.
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chr960Central Highlands and Goldfields, VIC
- 9 reviews
Rinnai Spectrum 28
So far so good, Very easy to use and quite intelligent. Fan comes on to the speed depending on which setting you use, and after you turn it off, the fan continues to cool the unit down then stops. I haven't got a gas bill yet, but even on the low setting keeps quite warm and toasty so no complaints yet. It is a 2 star
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Questions & Answers
Nektariosasked
Can this be used to replace a Vulcan heater? Does it use the same space? Also, who does the installation? Rinnai or do you have to check your local paper?
Thank you.
2 answers
Yes we removed a very Old Vulcan heater with glass panel front, great fit with the New Rinnai.
Brilliant Fit
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Thanks for question Nektarios. The specifications for the Rinnai heaters are available on the Rinnai Australia website here:
https://www.rinnai.com.au/heating/gas-flued-heaters/
Installation will need to be organised through your own licensed gas plumber.
Thanks
Rinnai Australia
Peter Chapmanasked
My Spectrum 28 inbuilt 1st bar lights and stays on but when I press the 2nd button the bar lights but goes out when I release the button. The 1st bar with the fan on low stays on but I can't get the 2nd bar to stay on.
2 answers
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Thank you Peter for your enquiry Has the heater been serviced recently? We do recommend with any gas heater that they are cleaned and serviced every 2 years to ensure optimum safety and performance. A booking can be made online here:
https://www.rinnai.com.au/support-resources/online-service-booking/
Thanks
Rinnai Australia
Thanks for your reply.
It's working ok now.
I haven't used it for a long time so if I have any further problems I'll have it serviced.
Regards from Peter.
Ashley M.asked
Rinnia, for some reason my Spectrum 28 keeps cutting out? It does a great job while running but getting harder to start and stay lit. Any advice?
1 answer
Rinnai A.Rinnai
Hi Ashley M,
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
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Rinnai A.Rinnai
Thanks for your review Jenny w, we are glad to hear the Spectrum has exceeded your expectations and we wish you many more years of warmth.