Behind the scenes

Bathrooms have come of age in recent years. No longer the last rooms to be considered in a new home or remodeling project, bathrooms are frequently given the designer treatment, with spacious interiors and luxurious fittings.

But there's a need for the functionality to match the aesthetics. The sense of luxury must be all-encompassing. Having a continuous supply of hot water, for example, is essential when you want to enjoy a long shower or a soak in a deep tub. It's also critical if you have a large family or guests to stay.

A Rinnai tankless gas hot water system is an easy way to ensure your bathroom performs as well as it looks. The Rinnai tankless system heats water as it is needed, rather than storing it in a tank. This means you will never run out of hot water, no matter now many people want to bathe.

Ervin Cash, Rinnai vice president of heater and water heater groups, says the system is well suited to modern bathrooms that are likely to feature multiple showerheads. The extra demand for hot water created by such showers is not a concern with the Rinnai unit.

"The system allows you to enjoy an uninterrupted shower the water won't run cold if someone else turns on a faucet elsewhere in the home," he says. "The system is also particularly suited to homes with deep tubs and spa baths."

The Rinnai tankless hot water system has touch-pad controls that allow you to preset the water temperature a benefit that comes into its own with young children in the house.

Cash says energy savings are another advantage. Because the water is heated as it is used, energy is not needed to store water for long periods. This translates to considerable energy savings.

For further details, contact Rinnai, phone 800 621 9419. Website: www.foreverhotwater.com.

Story by: Trendsideas