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You enjoy those long, hot showers, but your water heater takes forever to heat your water. There is a way to enjoy instantly hot water at any time. Investing in a water recirculating system means you can use and enjoy hot water at your leisure, without having to wait for the water heater to catch up.
What is it?
This is not a tankless system or any sort of system like that, though many consider tankless systems to be water recirculating systems too. They are not the same thing. A recirculating system is an additional circulation pump which keeps water constantly churning so that it remains heated. Water within heating units can remain stagnant when not in use, losing its warmth. When your water heater sits for long periods of time, like over night while you sleep, it can take several minutes for the water to warm up first thing in the morning. This leads to wasted time, money and energy. A recirculating system was designed to ease this burden.
A recirculating system attaches to the return water pipe of your water heater, and forces the water to warm as it returns. The basic principle is such: the unit heats the water and sends it through a designated pipe which runs into the hot water pipes throughout the house. When the water returns, it is greeted by the recirculating system, forcing it to heat again. When the unit remains unused for periods of time, the pump will circulate the water within the pipes to keep it warm, until the tap is once again used.
Benefits of the System
One of the greatest benefits of the system is the automatic hot water. Because the unit keeps water circulating, and therefore heated, you don’t have to wait for the water to heat up. This saves you time and money. No longer do you have to waste several gallons of water waiting for the water to heat up. You can turn on the tap and have hot water instantly. It also means your appliances utilizing water will instantly have hot water to use.
It saves energy too. Most systems have a timer in which you can program the unit to turn on and off at certain points of the day, like when you are sleeping or at work, which will shut off power to the unit. It will only use power when it is programmed to run. Some units run continuously and will use a great amount of energy, but installing a unit that has a timer can save you on your electric bill as well, making your house much more efficient and greener.
If you are considering a water recirculating system, it is best to speak with a professional plumber about the costs and benefits of installing one. This is not a project you want to try on your own. A highly trained professional plumber can easily and accurately install a water recirculating system in no time, so you can enjoy that hot water first thing in the morning!