Q: I installed a water heater recently, and the installation went great. However, it takes a long time for the hot water to reach my faucets. Prior to my new water heater, my recirculating pump worked ...

LANCASTER, PA. — Hot water recirculation for domestic water systems has created a lot of buzz these days, spurred primarily by consumer demand for hot water instantly at the tap. Recirculating hot ...

If you've ever stood at a sink or outside the shower waiting for the water to heat up, you know how frustrating that wasted time can be. A report for the U.S. Department of Energy has found that it's ...

Those words spurn up a variety of thoughts and feelings. To some, hot water is the metaphorical comparison of being in trouble. To others, hot water is comforting, as it reminds them of the nice ...

WE NEED HELP with a number of problems left over from a new addition, the homeowner told me over the phone. s a slab on grade radiantly heated room that overheats, and it takes forever for us to get ...

Question: I have a plumbing issue that has been driving me crazy since I moved into my present home. My hot-water heater is in the garage, and my master shower is on the opposite side of the house. I ...

Q: We plan to do an extensive remodeling job in our bathroom. Also, I’m tired of waiting for what seems like a long time for the shower water to get hot before I can jump in. Is there a way we can ...

As a former plumbing contractor,Cheryl Ashida’s letter (April 12) regarding the installation of tankless water heaters to conserve water needs clarification. Removing a storage-type water heater and ...

VENICE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Greenbuild, booth number #1917 – Enovative Kontrol Systems today launched D’MAND CIRC® recirculation pump controllers that optimize central water heating systems for ...

A paper published in a recent issue of Journal of Green Building casts doubt on the use of hot water recirculating schemes as a means of saving energy. The thought behind recirculating systems is that ...