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The Rinnai V53DEP is an outdoor-mount, propane-fired tankless water heater from Rinnai's Value Series. It delivers up to 5.3 GPM at a 120,000 BTU input, which covers one to two simultaneous hot-water uses in a small household. Its main draw is the outdoor installation: no venting hardware and no indoor closet space needed, which sets it apart from indoor units that require a stainless steel vent kit. It is a sensible fit for warm-climate homes, mobile homes and cabins where an indoor unit would be awkward to vent.
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Lowest price we've seen: $667.48 on Nov 9 at The Home Depot. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 9.
Owners of Rinnai's outdoor Value Series units generally report steady hot water and few service calls, and installers like the simple outdoor setup. Complaints center on ignition and flow-sensor faults after a few years and on the unit's noise near bedrooms.
The Rinnai V53DEP is a high efficiency tankless water heater for residential use. It is an outdoor, wall-mounted model that runs on liquid propane and has a 120,000 BTU rating.
It delivers up to 5.3 gallons per minute and can be set between 115°F and 140°F. It uses electric ignition and a 3/4-inch water connection. The heater is Wi-Fi compatible, has an Ultra Low NOx emission rating, and has a Uniform Energy Factor of 0.81.
This is a high altitude model and can be used in mobile homes. It is rated at 54 decibels.
