Sensitive New-Age Heating
Healthy home-heating solutions with Rinnai and the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation
Affecting one in six people, New Zealand has the highest rate of asthma in the world.
Household temperature is one of the most common environmental triggers for those with asthma.
The World Health Organisation recommend that houses are heated to a minimum of 21 degrees Celsius to provide a healthy
and comfortable environment. Indoor temperatures below 16 degrees increase the risk of respiratory illness.
Aware of the many environmental triggers asthma sufferers and their families need to manage, the Asthma and Respiratory
Foundation has established the Sensitive Choice programme.
Executive Director of the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation, Jane Patterson, comments; “With so many products on the
market it’s very difficult for people with asthma to know which ones are better for their home. The Sensitive Choice
programme accredits products that have proven to benefit people with asthma and allergies. As well as providing a guide
for consumers, this programme is intended to encourage manufacturers to think about the needs of people with asthma and
allergies when developing products.”
Committed to smart, energy efficient heating solutions, Rinnai has secured the Sensitive Choice endorsement for its
Healthy Choice heating solution. The package has been created to help homeowners when considering their total
home-heating needs, and includes the Energy Saver heater and Arriva flame fire ranges.
Sales and Marketing Manager of Rinnai New Zealand, David Waters, comments; “Houses in New Zealand are notorious for
being cold and damp due to poor insulation and a lack of suitable heating. The aim of Rinnai’s Healthy Choice solution
is to help you feel more comfortable in your home, save money on your power bill, conserve energy and look after your
health.”
“Our Product Approval Panel were presented with scientific evidence that proves Rinnai’s Healthy Choice is indeed a
reliable heating solution for asthma and allergy sufferers”, comments Patterson.
Specially designed not to release emissions into the room they’re heating, Rinnai Energy Saver heaters and the Rinnai
Arriva flame fires are particularly beneficial for those with asthma or allergies, as they maintain the air quality of
the home.
Unlike many heating solutions, which are generally mounted high-up on walls, Energy Saver heaters are mounted below
waist level. Accessible vents make them easy to clean regularly therefore avoiding the build-up of dust, mould spores
and dust mites.
The Rinnai Arriva is a high-performance heating appliance that delivers instant, reliable heat and is customisable to
suit your décor. The ambiance created by the Arriva will add value to your home, and make your living areas comfortable
and inviting.
Both the Rinnai Energy Saver and the Rinnai Arriva now carry the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation’s, Sensitive Choice
butterfly logo. They are also are two of the most energy efficient heating systems on the market, and ensure the highest
heat output for the lowest energy consumption.
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