I am looking at buying a used Rinnai heater for an uninsulated seasonal cottage we are about to purchase in Maine. There was a ventless heater in the cottage, but it's not working and we are replacing it. Because there is a fireplace as well (into which we will ultimately put a wood-burning stove) the main driver here is quick heat as opposed to ambiance. Cottage is 2-story, about 1,200 sq. ft. Wanting heat for shoulder seasons. Down the line we may insulate and use in the winter, but not immediately. There is also a Rinnai heater in the basement crawl space (although I'm unsure of what size and when it would be used).
Have read good things about the Rinnai's on this site. Don't think power-outages are a serious issue where we are (Bailey Island) so am comfortable going with a Rinnai. Owner of the heater isn't sure how old it is, but he does have it hooked up to a propane tank and will show it running to me when I go to take a look at it.
Price is $690. Does this seem reasonable or could it be old enough to warrant passing on it and just buying a new unit? Does 36,500 BTU seem like the right output for that kind of space.
Thanks in advance for any replies!
Have read good things about the Rinnai's on this site. Don't think power-outages are a serious issue where we are (Bailey Island) so am comfortable going with a Rinnai. Owner of the heater isn't sure how old it is, but he does have it hooked up to a propane tank and will show it running to me when I go to take a look at it.
Price is $690. Does this seem reasonable or could it be old enough to warrant passing on it and just buying a new unit? Does 36,500 BTU seem like the right output for that kind of space.
Thanks in advance for any replies!
