
Ratings & Reviews for Watts Hrws Steel Recirculating pump Universal Water Heater
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this hot water recirculating pump for delivering near-instant hot water, reducing wait times from 3-10 minutes to just 2-5 seconds at every faucet. Most highlight dramatic water and energy savings, with many noting they previously wasted gallons daily waiting for hot water. Reviewers consistently report easy installation in 15-60 minutes, with smart home integration capabilities adding convenience. A small number mention minor issues like temporary warming at the sensor valve or occasional pump noise, but these do not diminish the widespread satisfaction with this efficient solution.
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Would Recommendthis product was recomended for me to use in my home. I purchased this unit from the Lowe's Store on Colont Dr Bakersfield, Ca. unfortunately when I opened the box I found that this unit had been used or attempted to be installed and parts were broken and missing. I will be returning this unit to the store and hope that there is another unit somewhere locally.
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Works Great, and saves a TON of water
Would RecommendEasy to install, though you need to disconect water lines momentarily at the water heater and under a bathroom sink.....Not difficult tho...
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Well Built
The price reflects quality
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Hot water immediately
Would RecommendEasy to install, pump had all possible fittings that might be needed. Set time for pump to run at peek need time of day. The remote bathroom that always took several minutes to get hot water now has hot water within 30 seconds. Water in other parts of house is hotter than in past, don't have to turn water in shower to hottest position to get a good hot shower.
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Easy to install
Would RecommendThis item is super easy to install if you have a regular hot water heater a little bit more difficult if you have a superstore but that’s what I had and it still can be done just need a few adapters. I did the installation in less than an hour works flawlessly.
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Great pump, works as advertised
Would RecommendThe pump and bypass valve installed easily. I had hard copper pipe on the water heater so I had to cut part of it out. The “shark bite” type fittings made it easy to get it all put back together. I’m pleased with the pump and am enjoying the hot water without the wait.
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Greatest gadget ever!
Would RecommendLive in Florida and my hot water heater is in the garage so it used to take 3 minutes for hot water when I turned the shower on- not anymore, its hot water pronto!!!!! It’s the greatest gadget ever, saves time, water and your patience!!! Buy it!!!!! The wife is overjoyed w it!
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I Wish I Could Turn Back The Clock & Not Buy This
Would Not RecommendI meticulously followed all instructions, have suffered through over a decade of these things failing regularly, FOUR in all. I bought Number 3 nearly three years ago only to discover that some other customer had pilfered the hoses; back to Lowe's for Number 4, which lasted about a year and a half before it, like the two before it, simply stopped running. The definition of insanity they say is repeating the same process over an over, expected a different outcome. Not this time, Watts. Autops...
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Great product.
Would RecommendPerfect.
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Life span
Would RecommendMy pump has been installed for five years. It works great. How ever the cheep plastic valve that goes under the sink is good for about Year maybe year and a half. Im now going to replace it for the third time. They are now in the neighborhood of $80.00. It’s getting expensive to have warm water.
Gives you instant hot water
Would RecommendGives you instant hot water and saves you money by using less hot water
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Works gre
Would RecommendWe now have warm water instantly
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Instant Hot Water
Would RecommendExtremely easy to install. I now have instant hot water on all faucets. No longer wasting water waiting for the hot water to come through the pipes
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