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comfort all year round Blending functionality and style, the new Symmetry Fireplace from Rinnai is the focal point of this home’s living environment. Rinnai Symmetry RDV3611 built-in fireplace with driftwood burn media. The Rinnai fire features cost-saving efficiency, design versatility and leading innovations to help keep your home warm and healthy throughout the year. The direct vent inbuilt gas fireplace has a glass front and convection fan operated with a remote control. Featuring a 4.2 ENERGY STAR® mark, the Rinnai Symmetry is recognised for being among New Zealand’s most efficient products and appliances with 80% efficiency. It is suitable for living rooms and open plan areas and can heat up to 101m² depending on where you live in the country. To maximise energy efficiency the home is connected with both electricity and gas, taking advantage of Genesis Energy’s dual fuel discount (for having 28 | Westmoreland Homes Marsden City Showhome both fuels). Genesis Energy has also equipped the home with an Advanced Meter allowing this homeowner to only be billed for whatever it says on the meter. The homeowner will also be able to check their power usage by simply logging on to Genesis Energy’s My Account or through the clever MyMeter App on their smart phones. The generous glass sliding doors, which facilitate the easy in/ out flow of this home, feature Fairview Aluminium joinery with double glazing to retain warmth. Insulation is essential; handled by Pink® Batts® and professionally fitted, you can be sure that even the coldest winters will be cosy. It is lightweight, flexible and helps to reduce heat loss through timber and steel-framed walls.