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Comparison

Rinnai i090SN vs Rinnai i120CN

Verdict in brief

The Rinnai i090SN and Rinnai i120CN are both combination (combi) boilers in the Rinnai i-Series (previous generation) line. Published ratings: Rinnai i090SN at 15 MBH input; Rinnai i120CN at 15 MBH input. Both list the same published input of 15 MBH. Rinnai i120CN lists 16.9 lb more shipping weight than Rinnai i090SN (76.1 lb against 59.2 lb).

Side by side

Published manufacturer figures. Input and output are kept separate; blanks mean the manufacturer did not publish that value.

Comparison of Rinnai i090SN and Rinnai i120CN
SpecificationRinnai i090SNRinnai i120CN
Minimum input (hero bullet)15 MBH15 MBH
Product weight59.2 lb76.1 lb
Product height26.4 in (671 mm)26.4 in (671 mm)
Product width18.5 in (471 mm)18.5 in (471 mm)
Product depth10.9 in (276 mm)10.9 in (276 mm)
Gas connection3/4" MNPT (19 mm)3/4" MNPT (19 mm)
Gas type (as printed)Natural GasNatural Gas
Input rating (page copy)90 MBH120 MBH
Maximum input (hero bullet, as printed)N (maximum) — page print bug199 MBH
Residential ENERGY STARYesYes
SCAQMD approvalUltra Low NOxUltra Low NOx

What actually separates them

Published ratings: the Rinnai i090SN is rated 15 MBH input; the Rinnai i120CN is rated 15 MBH input. Both list the same published input of 15 MBH.

Rinnai i120CN lists 16.9 lb more shipping weight than Rinnai i090SN (76.1 lb against 59.2 lb).

Both records print the same input (15 MBH), height (26.4 in (671 mm)), width (18.5 in (471 mm)) and depth (10.9 in (276 mm)), per the cited sources.

DiscontinuedHistorically in Canada
Input
Output (max)
AFUE

The Rinnai i090SN is a legacy Canadian I-Series heating-only solo boiler — a 90 MBH central-heating input rating per the page copy with a 15 MBH minimum fire and a truncated 'N (maximum)' bullet (page bug) — wall-hung and condensing, documented from its orphaned rinnai.ca page as discontinued history.

Natural gasHeating-only
DiscontinuedHistorically in Canada
Input
Output (max)
AFUE

The Rinnai i120CN is a legacy Canadian I-Series combi boiler — a 120 MBH central-heating input rating per the page copy with a 15 MBH minimum fire and an unlabelled 199 MBH maximum bullet — wall-hung and condensing, documented from its orphaned rinnai.ca page as discontinued history.

Natural gasCombi

Frequently asked questions

Do the two models share the same input?

Yes — both list 15 MBH in the cited documentation.

How much heavier is the Rinnai i120CN?

It ships at 76.1 lb against 59.2 lb for the Rinnai i090SN, per the cited sources.

Not sure which one fits your home?

A consultation includes a heat-loss review so the size is right the first time.

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Sources and verification

Facts checked September 9, 2026. Last updated September 9, 2026. Technical reviewer: not yet assigned.

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