Hot Water Recirculating Pump in Waco, TX

Are you frustrated by the long wait in your bathroom for the start of a hot shower while the cold water warms up? Wait no longer! Homeowners looking for a solution to slow arriving hot water should consider a hot water recirculating pump, installed by a licensed ABC plumber.

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If your shower, bathtub or sink fixture is far away from your water heater, hot water has to travel a long way. A small hot water recirculating pump can keep hot water continuously at the ready with very little wait time and wasted water, and most bathrooms can easily accommodate one in a small cabinet or closet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does a recirculating pump work?

Unlike traditional systems that waste cold water, demand systems use a pump to return cooled water to the water heater, saving energy and water. In this particular case, the pump sends the cooled down water (furthest away from the water heater) in your hot water pipe back to the water heater, instead of sending it down the drain.

Will a pump installation work in any home?

The requirements for installation are a water heater in the home and electricity for the pump to run on. There’s a small amount of space taken up by the pump, and some kind of switch to turn on the pump must be mounted. Most installations are simple with pumps compactly fitting inside a small cabinet or closet.

What are the main benefits of using a pump?

  • Reduced Wait Time: Eliminates the wait for hot water at distant fixtures and prevents cold water waste.
  • Water and Energy Savings: System recycles cooled water back to the heater, reducing water waste and lowering energy costs.
  • Control Features: Activate the system via buttons, timers, or motion sensors as needed.

Does one pump work for all fixtures in a given bathroom?

In most cases, yes. There may be rare occasions where a bathroom might not allow for it to be plumbed, but most of the time, one pump in one bathroom will work for all water outlets in that bathroom.

Can anyone install a recirculating pump?

This is the type of work best performed by licensed plumbers and electricians. Done incorrectly, water damage and even fire or other electrical damage can occur. Homeowner policies & insurance companies take a dim view of claim damage when the work is a result of improper installation.

Is this pump only available for use in bathrooms?

An outdoor shower or sink or a utility room with a hot water fixture are options around the home for a pump, as well as the bathroom.

What does installation cost?

Every installation is unique, but most homes can outfit one bathroom with a hot water recirculating pump for around $800, if electricity access is easy. Location of bathroom, extended electrical work, physical access to areas in and around bathroom and pump can impact the total cost.

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