Rinnai V53DeN Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater: up to 5.3 GPM

What it delivers

The Rinnai V53DeN Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater is a non-condensing gas tankless with a stated maximum flow of 5.3 GPM.

The listing doesn't state the BTU input, so its flow at your temperature rise can't be estimated from its own figures. The planner shows what your house needs.

Its exhaust runs hot, so the vent must be the material its manual lists, usually stainless; budget for the vent kit.

From the listing: model: V53DeN.

The listing gives a weight of 33 lb.

Warranty, per the listing: Residential Factory Warranty - 120 months (heat exchanger), 12 months (labor), 60 months (parts).

Right unit for this house?

Install it when

Replacing a gas tank heater

Look at another unit when

Sizing from the listing alone
Homes without a gas line

Strengths and trade-offs

Strengths

Up to 5.3 GPM

Trade-offs

BTU input not stated
Gas line may need upsizing
Stainless venting costs more
Scale builds up without flushing

Install limits

Figures are the maker's or seller's own. Flow at a rise is our estimate from the input; gas, venting and electrical work needs a licensed professional.

Rated performance

Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.

Model number	V53DeN	Retailer
Voltage	120 V	Retailer
Max flow (maker)	5.3 GPM	Retailer
Product weight	33 lb	Retailer
Warranty	Residential Factory Warranty - 120 months (heat exchanger), 12 months (labor), 60 months (parts)	Retailer
Fuel	Natural Gas	Retailer