Boden Recommends: A Hot Water Recirc Pump

Are you running the tap waiting for the hot water to arrive? We know - it's inconvenient, not to mention a waste of both water and money. But what are ya' gonna do?

Well, a hot water recirculation pump could be just the ticket.

With a recirculation pump, water temperature is maintained in the line when you need it most. At Boden Plumbing, we like the Grundfos Comfort System. Installation of the unit is straightforward and it's easy to maintain. The pump attaches to your hot water heater and a small return valve is unobtrusively installed on the furthest faucet in the home. Since the existing lines are used, there's no added expense for additional lines. Then a timer keeps that hot water circulating in the pipes just when you need it most - saving time, energy and water. In fact, Grundfos estimates that in a typical household as much as 16,000 gallons of water can be saved per year with their system.

Think about it. You may not run the hot water all day long while the family is away from home at work and school. During that time, heated water lays in the line cooling off. Then when you do get home - or up in the morning - and need the hot water, all that unused and now tepid water needs to be run through the line - and down the drain - before fresh hot water reaches the faucet. It's goofy.

So why not take another step in reducing unnecessary water use and improving energy efficiency by having a hot water recirc pump installed at your home? We think you'll be glad you did.

If you'd like more information, call the shop. Or log onto the Grundfos site to learn more.

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Boden Plumbing primarily serves Sonoma Valley, Napa Valley, and the Petaluma area. We provide a full range of residential plumbing repairs and services.
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