Do Hot Water Recirculation Pumps Save Money

With the average national cost of water rising rapidly, a hot water recirculation pump could easily save you upwards of $50 each year. Since these pumps cost between $200 and $250 each, you could pay back the investment within a couple of years.

How much electricity does a hot water recirculating pump use?

Without a timer on the recirc pump it will run 24/7 and at up to 80 watts/hour (or 1,920 watts /day and 57,600 watts/month). And it will also waste copious amounts of natural gas since it is continually drawing on the hot water heater (usually heated by gas.

Is a water circulator worth it?

The traditional ones usually consume more electricity than an under sink hot water recirculating pump. The answer here is that they won’t save you money if the utility bill is of concern, but they are still worth it as they are low-end electricity consumers overall.