Homeowner checklist

Hot-water recirculation: less waiting, with an energy trade-off

Use these steps to plan, check and keep a record of your next actions.

• Record hot-water wait times at the fixtures that matter most.
• Have heater capacity and pipe routing assessed separately.
• Ask whether the design uses a dedicated or approved cold-line return.
• Confirm controls avoid unnecessary circulation.
• Compare the estimate including pipe heat losses, water-heater response and pump electricity.

Notes & questions to follow up