A hot water recirculation pump gives you near-instant hot water where you need it, cuts down on wasted water, and helps your system run more efficiently. We design and install the right setup for your home so every turn of the tap feels “just right.”
If you have to let the shower run for a while—or stand at the sink watching money and water swirl away—your hot water is arriving too slowly. Over a year, that adds up to hundreds or even thousands of gallons of clean water wasted and a lot of frustration for your family.
Maybe you’ve tried “living with it” or adjusting your water heater, but nothing changes. The fixtures farthest from the water heater are always the worst offenders. You shouldn’t have to plan your day around how long it takes the water to finally warm up.
We design and install hot water recirculation systems tailored to your home. From under-sink retrofit kits to full dedicated return lines, we’ll help you choose the setup that delivers fast hot water without driving up your energy bill.
Instead of letting cooled water sit in the hot line between uses, a recirculation pump keeps hot water moving on a controlled schedule or on demand. That way, when you turn on a tap, hot water is already close by.
Perfect when you don’t have a dedicated return line. We install a small valve under the sink and a pump at the water heater to create a “loop” using your existing cold line.
The gold standard for performance and efficiency. A dedicated return line brings unused hot water back to the heater, giving full control over flow and temperature.
We pair pumps with timers, thermostats, or smart controls so they only run when you actually need fast hot water, keeping energy use in check.
You’re not just buying a pump—you’re trusting someone to design a small but important system that affects your comfort every single day. We take that responsibility seriously.
Our techs are trained to understand flow, pipe sizing, and water heater behavior—not just “hook up a pump.” That means better long-term performance and fewer callbacks.
We give you clear options and pricing before work starts. No surprise add-ons halfway through the job and no pressure to choose something you don’t need.
We show up on time, protect your floors, and clean up after ourselves. When we’re done, the only thing you should notice is how quickly the water gets hot.
Here are some of the most common questions homeowners in the Omaha metro ask about hot water recirculation pumps.
A recirculation pump keeps hot water moving through your plumbing loop so it doesn’t cool down and sit in the lines. When you turn on a faucet, hot water is already close by, so you get warm water much sooner and waste less.
In many cases, yes. We can often add a recirculation pump to an existing standard or tankless water heater. During your visit, we’ll inspect the heater, piping, and fixtures to confirm the best way to tie in the system.
Most standard installs are completed in a few hours. More complex homes or those needing new return lines may take longer, but we’ll outline the expected timeline and keep you informed as we work.
No. Modern systems use timers, thermostats, or demand controls so the pump only runs when you’re likely to use hot water or when a button is pressed. That way you get comfort without needless run time.
Absolutely. If you’re already upgrading your water heater, piping, or doing a remodel, it’s the perfect time to add a recirculation loop. We can bundle options and help you design a system that serves the whole home.
From emergency calls to planned upgrades, homeowners across the Omaha metro trust Omaha Drain to show up when promised, fix the problem right, and leave no mess behind.
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