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Watts Premier Extremely Quiet Instant Hot Water Recirculating Pump System with Built In Timer for Tank Water Heaters 6 2 Inches x 6 0 Inches x 5 0 Inches Device Equipment
Last Updated: February 6, 2024 (Refresh Now)
7.7
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/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
774
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120 meters
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Review Analysis - 94 recent, verified reviews
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Usage
41easy to install, installation, hot water, instructions, house
+93%
-7%
" ... Our master bathroom is approximately 80’ from the water heater. ... I was able to install both the circulator pump and the bypass valve in 33 minutes, including time searching for my adjustable wrenches and Teflon tape in my hilariously disorganized garage. ... When everything was hooked up, I went to the master bathroom. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy install, only took about 1 hour total. ... "
" ... Installation was simple and took about an hour. ... "
" ... connected a kasa smart plug, programmed it to turn off in 5 minutes. ... "
" ... I found the instructions straight forward and basic. ... My situation of course was a little different but there was enough information for a successful install for my application. ... I read and followed the instructions as written and had no trouble. ... "
" ... with a little knowledge can be installed without professional expense. ... "
" ... Very easy to install, works amazingly should have installed one of these kits a long time ago, water saving will pay for this kit, ... "
Body
35hot, shower, pump, cold, get hot water
+77%
-23%
" ... Hard to find the right place to put crossover pipe to make this work for the whole house ... "
" ... While not quite as good as a dedicated full loop with insulated pipes it does the job. ... "
" ... I’ve had a WATTS unit for years & it saves many gallons of water per year. ... "
" ... Installed this and got my water working way better than before. ... "
" ... Now we get hot water in every faucet. ... This will keep the pipes from freezing also. ... "
" ... It was a fantastic improvement from wasting water until it warmed up. ... This unit gives a peace of mind to know that I won’t be wasting water anymore while waiting for hot water. ... "
" ... this is also great for my bathroom sink - before I used to wait about a minute to get hot water, and now, less than 10 seconds. ... "
" ... I have to go to my water heater and set time on existing time. ... "
Reliability
16pump, years, stopped, replace, 10 years
+63%
-38%
" ... I was very skeptical about this thing working! ... "
" ... Seemed to work immediately after installation but stopped recirculating later that day. ... "
" ... This pump is completely silent to the point you wonder if it's working at all. ... "
" ... I've had this installed for 3 months and it's been great. ... "
" ... I have been installing these units for years and they work great. ... "
" ... Was a great replacement for the one that quit working. ... "
" ... We’ve lived here for 11 years. ... I hope this works out in the long run, but like I stated, I will update if I need to. ... "
" ... The description of this device is pretty much dead on target. ... "
Marketplace
9unit, returning, defective, advertised
+33%
-67%
" ... I sure it was made in the same chinese factory. ... "
" ... I requested a refund, but I only was given back of the total price and they kept the other half as restocking fee. ... it is not my fault that they sold me a defective product, but now they want to keep half of my payment for something that is out of my control. ... "
" ... The unit had been purchased in california and returned. ... "
" ... I'm taking a $40 hit for returning a defective unit! ... "
" ... Can this be repaired? ... "
" ... Called tech support and they were worthless and suggested to return it. ... "
Sound
6unit, pump, well, running, noisy
+67%
-33%
" ... It's very quiet, well made. ... "
" ... The unit is quiet, however, I am able to hear it running first thing in the morning when I have it set to come on. ... "
" ... Pump is extremely quiet. ... "
Heating
6hot, hot water heater, run, right, pump
+67%
-33%
" ... The Watts Instant Hot Hot Water Recirculating Pump solved all our hot water issues. ... "
" ... They suggested removing the 'Heat Traps' from my water heater. ... "
" ... It takes a bit to get hot hot however this thing is a "myhotwaterheateristoofaraway" blessing. ... "
" ... I highly recommend a recirc unit if you have to run your faucet to get hot water from your hot water heater. ... "
Price
5money, cost
+40%
-60%
" ... Save yourselves the trouble and your money and don’t buy from this company. ... "
" ... I did not purchase an open box or used product and paid full price for new. ... "
" ... don't waste your money! ... "
Marketplace / Returns
5returning, defective
-100%
" ... I requested a refund, but I only was given back of the total price and they kept the other half as restocking fee. ... "
" ... The unit had been purchased in california and returned. ... "
" ... I'm taking a $40 hit for returning a defective unit! ... "
" ... Can this be repaired? ... "
" ... Called tech support and they were worthless and suggested to return it. ... "
Software
3kasa smart plug, used, times, connected, app
+100%
" ... This was getting unbearable in winter time, and finally installed it with Kasa smart plug, connected to Google assistant. ... connected a kasa smart plug, programmed it to turn off in 5 minutes. ... "
" ... I put the pump on a smart plug and used a Homekit automation to turn the pump on at certain times of the day. ... "
" ... One reviewer recommended a Kasa Smart plug thank you for that! ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
3advertised
+67%
-33%
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 120 meters
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