Login|Contact Us
Question and Answer

Plumbing

Ask a Plumbing Question, Get an Answer ASAP!

  • Ask A Question
  • Browse Answers
  • Meet The Experts
  • How JustAnswer Works

I have a Rinai 2530 model that was installed about 7 years

 
canuck the plumbing pro's Avatar
  • Answered by:canuck the plumbing pro
  • Plumber
  • Positive Feedback: 85.9 %
  • Accepted Answers: 251
Verified Expert
in Plumbing

Recent Feedback

Positive
thanks! Very detailed and informative answer.
Positive
Thank you for resolving the issue.
Positive
Knowledgeable answer, intelligent questions - the fix is too advanced for me to...
Positive
I found that the wire connection to the back of the circuit breaker was somewhat...
Positive
I'm not a plumber and I'm working on my own house so, to go get a tool I never...
Positive
Thank you for your help...It seem have worked, there was a bit of water in the...
Positive
Very good thanks.
Positive
Concise and easily followed answer; just what I needed before tackling the job.

Customer Question

I have a Rinai 2530 model that was installed about 7 years ago. It has a separate control panel off to the side. When we set the temperature on the control panel to anything but 108 degrees it continually reverts bck to the 108 temperate. Why or what is wrong?

 



Already Tried:
Cleaned the small in line filter and reset it. did no good.

Submitted: 250 days and 15 hours ago.
Category: Plumbing
Value: $30
Status: CLOSED
Picture
Expert:  Plumbing Pro replied 250 days and 12 hours ago.


Plumbing Pro : Welcome to Just Answer, I will do my best to Answer your question to the best of my professional ability.You can respond by typing in the box. This would be the built in thermostat , this is what controls the heater to stay at a set temperature that you pick . Most often the thermostat is built in the controller and a replacement controller is needed . Keep in mind all water heaters only have a life span of 6-9 years and even less based on water quality . When a heater is at the end of its life span it is wise not to spend too much money on repairs because the heater will only last so long and need complete replacment eventually .
Customer :

First off it does not have a built in thermostat. It is off to the side and a completely seperate box from the water heater. Second if water heaters are maintained and preventive maintenance is done they last way longer then 6-9 years. My last one was over 20 years old. Rinnia is one of the top of the line on demand water heaters and has a warranty of 5 to 10 years depending on which part. Why would they warranty it for that period if it went bad in 9 years? To me you sound like a money hungry plumber that I would never hire. Your answer does not make sence. You say a built in thermostat and then you say replace the controller. Replacing the controller is what I thought I needed to do but you sorta confirmed that so I will give you some credit. But I won't do this again!

Accepted Answer

Picture
Expert:  canuck the plumbing pro replied 249 days and 9 hours ago.

You are right. We plumbers can be greedy and rinnai is an excellent product, the best in my opinion. I don't think plumbing pro is one of those guys though. We do want to make some money, for sure but to be an expert on justanswer you have to like helping people. I don't think there is anything wrong with your rinnai. You have you have a Tap running when you adjust for your desired temperature. Let me know if that works. If not let me know and we can work it out. Thanks, mike.

Expert TypePlumber
Category: Plumbing
Pos. Feedback: 85.9 %
Accepts: 251
Answered: 8/15/2012

Experience: i have been doing plumbing work for 20 years. lots of work on high end homes along with a lot of service work.

Ask this Expert a Question >
Picture
Expert:  canuck the plumbing pro replied 248 days and 20 hours ago.

I haven't heard from you. Was the information I provided helpful?

 
Tweet

Plumbers are Online Right Now

Ask Your Question Now
Plumbing Questions Date Submitted
My wife and I just recently bought a house in which a 1/2" 4/15/2013
I have a single-handle bathtub/shower. Lately, but not all 4/13/2013
Hello, my water is no longer hot. Water heater was making running 4/13/2013
Greetings! I have a Kohler floor-mount bath faucet with a diverter 4/13/2013
Good Morning, We just purchased a home and moved in 1 week 4/10/2013
Hello, I have a 100 meter deep well with a 5hp submersible 4/10/2013
My mother-in-law lives in a town house condo on a slab. In 4/7/2013
Hi I have a question I am trying to build a "splash pad" tha 4/7/2013
Hi I have a question I am trying to build a "splash pad" that 4/7/2013
I am in the process of buying a house, the house had some plumbing 4/4/2013
RSS
Next 10 >
Ask A Plumber
Type Your Plumbing Question Here...
characters left:

Top Plumbing Experts

See More Plumbers

In The News

Nbc
Washington Post
New York Times
Cnn
Learn More

How It Works

  • Ask an Expert
  • Get a Professional Answer
  • Ask Followup Questions
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Learn More
 
 
 

Recent Articles in Plumbing

  • Water Sprinkler Questions
  • Questions Kitchen Sink Problems
  • Questions on Boiler Problems
  • Water Hammer Problems
  • Bidet Questions
  • Sump Pump Repair Questions
  • Questions on Thermocouple Problems
  • Questions on Repairing Taps
  • Floodlights Questions
  • Questions on Backflow Prevention
All Plumbing Articles
 
 
 
close
Find Expert answers related to your question.
Sign up using email
We will never post anything without your permission.
Already have an account? Sign in

Ask a Plumber

Get a Professional Answer. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.
71 Plumbers are Online Now
Type Your Plumbing Question Here...
characters left:
Disclaimer: Information in questions, answers, and other posts on this site ("Posts") comes from individual users, not JustAnswer; JustAnswer is not responsible for Posts. Posts are for general information, are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (medical, legal, veterinary, financial, etc.), or to establish a professional-client relationship. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty or representations by JustAnswer regarding the qualifications of Experts. To see what credentials have been verified by a third-party service, please click on the "Verified" symbol in some Experts' profiles. JustAnswer is not intended or designed for EMERGENCY questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals.
Truste
Contact Us | Terms of Service | Privacy & Security | About Us | Our Network
© 2003-2013 JustAnswer LLC
  • Pearl.com
  • JustAnswer UK
  • JustAnswer Germany
  • JustAnswer Spanish
  • JustAnswer Japan