Partner highlight: Rinnai on efficiency and electric homes

Who Rinnai is

Rinnai is one of the three manufacturers that back ACDA, alongside Daikin and Mitsubishi Electric. This piece is partner content, so the claims below are Rinnai's own description of its products, not ACDA's assessment of them.

Rinnai says it has been a household name in Australia for more than half a century, offering hot water, heating and air conditioning. It operates in 20 countries and describes its products as global expertise tailored to the Australian lifestyle. Its suite of brands includes Rinnai, Brivis, APAC, Polo and iZone.

Rinnai says sustainability runs through its range, with products designed to provide comfort while keeping their environmental impact down. It points to three products in particular as examples of how it approaches energy efficiency and electrifying the home.

Enviroflo heat pump hot water

Rinnai describes its Enviroflo range as electric integrated heat pump hot water systems, designed and manufactured in Australia.

• Rinnai says the systems use up to 70 per cent less energy than standard electric storage tanks.
• A controller manages hot water availability, and a single element boost is there for times of high demand.
• Rinnai says the tanks are built to withstand tough Australian conditions.

Hot water sits outside ACDA's scope, which covers home air conditioning only, so an accredited dealer is the right person to ask about air conditioning rather than hot water. It is included here because Rinnai presents it as part of the same move towards an all-electric home.

T Series reverse cycle split system

Rinnai positions its T Series reverse cycle split system as a fit for larger bedrooms and medium-sized living areas.

According to Rinnai, the range offers:

• Wi-Fi and voice control compatibility.
• Airflow distances of up to 15 metres.
• Up to 9-star efficiency, with rapid cooling and heating.
• R32 refrigerant.
• A matte finish, a high-density air filter and a self-cleaning cycle, which Rinnai says makes it a low-maintenance choice.

If you are weighing a split system against ducted, our guide on whether you need a split system or ducted air conditioner covers the trade-offs, and energy star ratings explains what the stars mean.

Ducted reverse cycle inverter system on R32

For a discreet whole-of-home option, Rinnai points to its ducted reverse cycle inverter air conditioning system, which runs on R32 refrigerant.

Rinnai says the unit is concealed in the roof cavity, and that its indoor fans and DC compressor operate quietly with strong energy efficiency. Zoning lets you condition specific areas rather than the whole house, and the system integrates with smart home platforms through the Rinnai Home controller. Rinnai says this gives personalised comfort while keeping energy use down.

Zoning and controls are where an installer's design matters as much as the equipment. Our guides on choosing the right ducted air conditioner and what a good installation looks like cover the questions to ask.

Rinnai's view on electrifying homes

Rinnai says energy efficiency and sustainability are now central to how homes are equipped, and that its products are designed to electrify homes while keeping the carbon footprint down. It describes its aim as comfortable, energy-efficient homes for Australians.

ACDA does not test or rank manufacturers' products, and it does not speak for Rinnai. What ACDA can do is point you to an accredited dealer who sizes the system to your home and installs it to the ACDA Standards.

Questions to ask your dealer about an efficient system

• Ask which star rating the model carries and what that means for your running costs.
• Ask whether the system uses R32 refrigerant.
• For ducted, ask how the zones will be laid out and controlled.
• Ask whether the controls work with your phone or smart home setup.
• Ask what maintenance the filter and self-cleaning features still need.
• Confirm the installer is an ACDA accredited member.

Rinnai is one of the brands an accredited member can offer, and it is the member who sizes, designs and installs the system in your home. Choose an ACDA accredited dealer and the installation is covered by the written workmanship guarantee.