What are some things I’ll need to consider before installing an ‘on demand’ hot water recirculator?
Where to purchase Hot water recirculators are commercially available nationwide through plumbing wholesale supply warehouses and at selected retail home stores. Upfront and operational cost ‘On demand’ hot water recirculators typically cost $200 to $350 up front and cost only $27 per year in electricity or $15 a year in natural gas to operate. Talk to a Professional We suggest that before installing a hot water recirculator, you consult with a licensed contractor about issues such as plumbing layout, backflow prevention, hard water, and system compatibility, type, and size pump to install. Ease of Implementation Depending on the situation, hot water recirculators can range from fairly easy to install to more difficult than the average do-it-yourselfer will be able to tackle. For example, systems with an accessible electric outlet may be easy for a handy homeowner to install. System components are pre-wired. Installation is a simple matter of connecting the water system between the hot
