Hot Water Recirculation Pump Installation

What this service covers

A hot water recirculation pump is fitted and set up to suit your property and hot water system. Work typically includes:

• Assessment of your existing hot water set up (cylinder, combi, pipework routes and usage patterns)
• Advice on the most suitable recirculation approach (dedicated return line where available, or a suitable alternative)
• Supply and installation of the pump and associated valves, fittings and isolation
• Electrical connection where required (via an appropriate supply and controls)
• Controls set up, such as a timer, thermostat or demand control (where specified)
• Commissioning, balancing and functional testing at key outlets
• Safety checks, with additional compliance requirements followed for unvented cylinders

When a recirculation pump is worth installing

This service is a good fit if you:

• Wait a long time for hot water at bathrooms or kitchen taps
• Have long pipe runs to ensuites, loft conversions or extensions
• Want to reduce water wasted while waiting for hot water
• Manage a rental property and want a practical upgrade that improves daily comfort
• Need more consistent hot water delivery in a small commercial setting (for example staff kitchens)

How installation is carried out

The work starts with checking the hot water system type, pipework layout and where a pump can be fitted safely and neatly. The pump and valves are then installed, with isolation added so it can be serviced in future.

Once installed, the system is filled and purged of air, the pump is commissioned, and the controls are set to match how you use hot water. If your property has an unvented cylinder, the correct safety devices and procedures are followed, and only appropriately certified engineers should work on it.

After installation: set up, optimisation and support

After commissioning, settings can be fine tuned to balance convenience with running costs. You will be shown how the controls work and what to look out for.

If issues develop later, typical follow up work includes checking timers and thermostats, clearing airlocks, inspecting check valves, and confirming the pump is correctly sized and installed for the system.