Select the recirculation system you need installed.
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Comfort (Continuous)
Hot water always ready
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Demand / Push-Button
Circulates on request only
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Timer-Based
Scheduled hours only
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Full Dedicated Return Line
New copper pipe install
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Bypass Crossover Valve
No new pipes needed
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Tankless WH Add-On
Recirc for tankless heaters
🏠 What Type of Home?
Your home type affects pipe runs and labor time.
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Single-Family (1–3 Bath)
Standard FL home
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Single-Family (4+ Bath)
Large / estate home
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Condo / Apartment
HOA rules may apply
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Multi-Story (2+ Floors)
Vertical pipe runs
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Vacation / STR
Airbnb / VRBO property
📍 FL Region
Labor costs vary significantly across Florida.
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South FL
+15% labor (Miami, Broward, Palm Beach)
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Tampa Bay / Orlando
Base rate
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Jacksonville / North FL
–5% labor
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Southwest FL
+10% labor (Naples, Fort Myers)
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FL Panhandle
–5% labor (Pensacola, Tallahassee)
📞 Get a Free FL Recirc Quote
Licensed FL plumber. We call within 2 hours.
🌴 Why FL Homes Need Recirculation
Florida's unique construction and climate make recirc systems especially valuable.
1FL homes are often large (1,800–4,000+ sq ft) with long pipe runs — your master bath may be 60–120 feet from the water heater.
2FL construction typically places water heaters in garages, far from master baths — causing 1–4 minute cold-water waits that waste gallons daily.
3FL vacation rentals and Airbnbs lose 3–5 star reviews from "waited 5 minutes for hot water" guest complaints. A recirc system pays for itself in one bad review avoided.
4FL condos and high-rises often have central hot water systems — units far from the riser suffer significant cold-water delays before each use.
5FL water conservation mandates (South FL Water Management District) give recirc systems credits under green building programs — qualifying some for rebates.
80–120 ft
Avg WH-to-master bath in large FL home
15–25 gal
Saved per day in a 3-bath FL home
$90–200
Annual savings on water + heating bills
💧 Water Savings Calculator
Estimate how much water & money you waste waiting for hot water.
People in household3
Showers per day4
Wait time per shower (seconds)60
Gallons wasted per day—
Gallons wasted per year—
Annual water cost wasted (FL avg $0.008/gal)—
Demand system payback period (~$700 install)—
📊 System Comparison
All 6 FL recirculation system types at a glance.
System Type
Cost
Water Waste
Energy
Best For
Comfort (continuous)
$400–900
None
High (24/7)
Large homes, frequent use
Demand (push-button)
$500–1,200
Minimal
Low (on trigger)
Medium homes, variable use
Timer-based
$450–1,000
Some (off-peak)
Medium
Predictable schedules
Full return line
$2,500–6,000
None
High
New construction, major reno
Bypass crossover
$300–700
None
Low–Med
Budget retrofit
Tankless add-on
$300–800
None
Low
Tankless WH owners
🏢 FL Condo / HOA Considerations
In FL condos, the association controls the main hot water riser. Unit owners can install a small recirculating pump on their unit's branch line, but may need HOA approval (FL FS 718 prohibits modifications affecting common elements). Always check your condo docs before scheduling an install.
⚡ Energy Cost Analysis
Comfort (always-on) pump: 60–100W → $60–105/year in FL at $0.12/kWh. Demand pump triggered avg 30 min/day → $2–4/year. Timer pump: $15–30/year. Savings from not re-heating standing water offset ~$20–40/yr. Net annual savings with demand system: $60–120 water + $30–80 heating = $90–200/yr.
🔧 Pre-Install Checklist
Verify these 8 items before your licensed FL plumber arrives.
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Water heater in good condition — less than 10 years old, no visible rust or active leaks
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Access to water heater inlet/outlet connections confirmed (garage or utility closet)
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120V electrical outlet available within 6 feet of water heater for pump power cord
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If tankless WH: confirm your specific model supports recirculation (Navien, Rinnai, Rheem all vary by model)
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Condo / HOA approval obtained if required before scheduling installation date
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Farthest hot-water fixture from water heater identified — this determines your return point
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FL water hardness noted — South FL and Tampa hard water areas require more frequent bypass valve cleaning
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At least 2–3 quotes obtained from FL-licensed plumbers — ask for flat-rate pricing on recirc installs