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Rinnai Tankless Water Heater RE180

Rinnai Tankless Water Heater RE180

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Our take on the Rinnai Tankless Water Heater RE180

The Rinnai RE180 is a natural gas, non-condensing tankless water heater with a built-in recirculation pump. It fires at up to 180,000 BTU and delivers a maximum of 8.5 GPM with a valve, enough for roughly 3 to 5 fixtures, and its Smart-Circ Intelligent Recirculation learns a household's hot water pattern over seven days and schedules the pump to match. It suits small to medium homes and remodels where indoor mounting and faster hot water at the tap matter. Against plain non-condensing tankless units it adds built-in recirculation without a separate pump or bypass, though its 0.82 Uniform Energy Factor trails condensing models and it needs gas and venting work that electric or storage heaters avoid.

Best forSmall to medium homes with 3 to 5 fixturesRemodels replacing a tank heaterHouseholds that want faster hot water at the tapIndoor natural gas installations
Pros
  • Built-in recirculation pump, no separate pump to buy or wire
  • Smart-Circ learns usage over seven days and schedules recirculation
  • Up to 8.5 GPM with a valve for 3 to 5 fixtures
  • Compact, suitcase-sized cabinet for indoor mounting
  • 12-year heat exchanger, 5-year parts, 1-year labor warranty
Cons
  • Non-condensing design: 0.82 UEF is below condensing models
  • Needs natural gas and proper venting, so install cost is real
  • Recirculation savings depend on the usage pattern it learns
  • 8.5 GPM max requires a valve; without it flow is lower

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About the Rinnai Tankless Water Heater RE180

The Rinnai RE180 is a natural gas, non-condensing tankless water heater with a built-in pump. It has a 180,000 BTU input and a maximum flow of 8.5 GPM. It is suited to small and medium homes and remodels, and to 3 to 5 fixtures.

It uses Smart-Circ Intelligent Recirculation technology. The unit learns your hot water usage over a seven-day period, then schedules pump and tankless recirculation to match. This simplified recirculation setup does not need an internal bypass or a recirculation plug/filter.

The unit is about the size of a small suitcase and is designed for indoor installation.

Fuel type
Natural gas
Type
Non-condensing tankless with built-in pump
Input
180,000 BTU
Max flow
8.5 GPM
Fixtures
3 to 5
Recirculation
Smart-Circ Intelligent Recirculation
Energy factor
Uniform Energy Factor 0.82
Installation
Indoor
Warranty
Limited 12-year on heat exchanger, 5-year on parts, 1-year on labor

Questions and answers

How many fixtures can the RE180 run at once?
Rinnai rates it for 3 to 5 fixtures, with a maximum of 8.5 GPM when installed with a valve. Simultaneous showers plus a dishwasher or laundry can push past that in cold weather.
What does Smart-Circ actually do?
It records your hot water use for seven days, then runs the internal pump on a schedule that matches it. That keeps hot water closer to the tap instead of running the pump all day.
Does it need a separate recirculation pump or bypass?
No. The pump is built in, and Rinnai simplified the recirculation setup so an internal bypass and recirculation plug or filter are no longer required.
Is it more efficient than a condensing tankless heater?
No. Its Uniform Energy Factor is 0.82, while condensing units typically rate higher. The RE180 competes on built-in recirculation and simpler non-condensing installation.
What does the warranty cover?
Limited 12 years on the heat exchanger, 5 years on parts and 1 year on labor.
Can it be installed outdoors?
Rinnai specifies it for indoor locations. Plan for natural gas supply and venting to the outside.
Where is the Rinnai Tankless Water Heater RE180 cheapest?
At Natural Gas Connection, for $1,339.51, as of our latest check.

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