Home Builder’s Guide to Water Heaters

In order to cut down on wait time for hot water and lower energy use, we’re trying for centrally-located mechanical rooms -Jake Bruton, Aarow Building

Design & Construction Week

This year’s International Builders Show in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada was one for the record books. The home building, remodeling, and design community set records for attendance once again, making the KBIS & NAHB IBS [Design & Construction Week] once again making this the show to attend. The 3 day event combines the two major associations with over 500,000 sq ft of exhibit space and over 100,000 attendees.

Rinnai Water Heaters

We have shared videos from trade shows for years, we enjoy getting the first look at new products, learning directly from the manufacturers and sharing with our audience. We’re excited for this video, its different from our usual booth tours with Jake Bruton joining Eric Aune to have a conversation about water heaters; a conversation between a home builder and the plumber about water heaters.

Theirs is not just any conversation though, Jake shares his insights on design consideration related to mechanicals, energy use and overall occupant experience. Eric’s decades of plumbing and mechanical experience in the trade come up as hea talks technical details about the Rinnai water heaters on display in the exhibit.

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More about Rinnai Water Heaters

Rinnai Corporation, founded in 1920 in Nagoya, Japan, is a global leader in gas appliance manufacturing. The company specializes in energy-efficient tankless water heaters, home heating systems, and kitchen appliances. Rinnai introduced its first tankless water heater in 1964 and has since installed over 30 million units worldwide, including more than 2 million in North America.

In 1974, Rinnai America Corporation was established, with its headquarters in Peachtree City, Georgia, and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Griffin, Georgia, completed in 2021. Rinnai is renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, offering products that provide continuous hot water while conserving energy and space. Their tankless water heaters are known for longevity—lasting up to twice as long as traditional tanks—and come with industry-leading warranties. Rinnai’s global presence includes subsidiaries and manufacturing facilities across Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Americas, making it a trusted brand for both residential and commercial applications.