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Hot Water Recirculation System Design & Installation in Las Vegas, NV
Instead of waiting and wasting water at far fixtures, a properly designed hot water recirculation system creates a continuous loop through your home—so hot water is always close to the taps that need it most. This isn’t just a pump slapped on a line; it’s loop layout, pump sizing, controls, and balancing all working together. Active Plumbing provides whole-home hot water recirculation system design and installation in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Summerlin, and nearby communities—ideal for new homes, major remodels, and repipes.
✓ Comfort + efficiency: Faster hot water with smart controls to avoid wasted energy.
✓ Tank or tankless compatible: Systems designed around your specific water heater setup.
✓ Purpose-built design: Recirculation loop tailored to your home’s layout and fixture locations.
✓ Licensed local pros: Full recirculation system design and installation for Las Vegas-area homes.
✓ Comfort + efficiency
✓ Purpose-built design
✓ Licensed local pros
✓ Tank or tankless compatible
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What Is a Whole-Home Hot Water Recirculation System?
A whole-home hot water recirculation system is a designed loop that:
Runs from the water heater through the hot lines serving key fixtures
Returns back to the heater via a dedicated recirculation line
Uses a pump and controls to keep water moving so hot water is always close to taps
Can be controlled by timers, thermostats, occupancy/on-demand switches, or smart controls
Unlike simple “add-on” pumps, a whole-home system:
Is planned into the piping layout (especially ideal for new builds and repipes)
Can be balanced so different branches get appropriate flow
Is engineered to minimize wasted energy while still delivering fast hot water
Why Choose Active Plumbing
Design-first approach: We start with your home layout, fixture count, and heater type, then design the loop and pump system around it.
New construction & remodel savvy: Comfortable working alongside builders, GC’s, and designers on in-progress projects.
Tank & tankless aware: We understand how recirculation interacts with standard tanks, high-recovery heaters, and recirc-capable tankless units.
Comfort + control: We can integrate timers, thermostatic controls, occupancy/on-demand options, and even smart controls where appropriate.
Las Vegas experience: We factor in local water conditions, pipe runs, and climate, not generic textbook assumptions.
Licensed & insured: Nevada License #0047021, trusted locally for water heater and hot water system design.
Immediate Actions (What to Do Now)
Decide whether your project is a new build, major remodel, repipe, or an upgrade to an existing home.
Note which parts of the home are furthest from your water heater (upstairs primary suite, far kitchen, casita, etc.).
Gather any floor plans, plumbing plans, or sketches you have for the home or remodel.
Think about when you want recirculation to run (all day, mornings/evenings, on-demand, smart control).
Call Active Plumbing at (702) 438-3357 and ask about a whole-home hot water recirculation system design and installation for your project.
Common Situations for Whole-Home Recirculation Design & Installation
Custom homes where comfort and water efficiency are priorities
New construction where plans are still open and recirc can be built in
Major remodels or full repipes where walls and ceilings will be opened anyway
Large single-story or two-story homes with long runs to distant bathrooms and kitchens
Homes adding casitas, additions, or detached structures that need better hot water response
Owners upgrading from a simple pump to a properly designed loop system for more consistent results
If you’re already investing in new plumbing, a new water heater, or a custom build, this is the ideal time to design recirculation the right way.
Consultation & Project Review
You call (702) 438-3357 and tell us about your project: new build, remodel, repipe, or system upgrade. We review your home size, floors, planned water heater type, and areas of concern (like far bathrooms or kitchen).
On-Site Walkthrough & Plan Review
We walk the property (or review detailed plans), identify heater location options, main hot-water runs, fixture groupings, and possible return-line routes. We also confirm whether the water heater is tank or tankless, and whether it supports recirculation out of the box or via design.
System Design & Proposal
We design a recirculation loop layout (or multiple loops if needed), size the pump and controls, and plan balancing and check valves. You’ll receive a clear proposal outlining the recirc system scope, integration with the water heater, and control strategy (timer, thermostatic, on-demand, etc.).
Rough-In Piping & Loop Installation
During rough-in (or repipe), we install the hot water loop and dedicated return lines, run piping to and from the water heater, and position valves and access points for future maintenance and balancing. We coordinate with your GC and other trades so sequencing is smooth.
Pump, Controls & Final Connections
Once finishes are in place and the water heater is set, we install the recirculation pump, control devices, check valves, and balancing valves, then connect the system to the heater and loop. We verify correct flow direction, check valve placement, and control wiring/power.
Startup, Balancing & Homeowner Training
We fill and purge the system, power up the pump, and balance the loop so hot water reaches key fixtures efficiently. We then demonstrate how the controls work (timers, thermostats, on-demand switches/sensors) and confirm that wait times at distant fixtures are significantly reduced. You get a simple explanation of how to operate and adjust the system going forward.
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A typical whole-home recirculation design & installation includes:
System design based on your home’s layout, heater type, and hot water demand
Installation of dedicated hot water loop and return lines during rough-in or repipe
Supply and installation of recirculation pump and key valves, including check and balancing valves within scope
Integration with your water heater, including recirc-ready tank or tankless configurations where appropriate
Control setup (timer, thermostatic, on-demand, or smart control as agreed) and basic tuning
System startup, balancing, and homeowner training on operation and expectations
Costs & Timelines (What to Expect)
Whole-home recirculation systems are typically installed during new construction, major remodel, or repipe phases, coordinated with other trades.
You’ll get upfront, itemized pricing after we review your plans and on-site conditions, including piping, pump, and control components.
Main cost factors include home size, number of fixtures and branches, number of loops, type of water heater (tank vs recirc-capable tankless), access for piping, and control complexity.
When added during a rough-in or repipe, system costs are often more efficient than trying to retrofit a full loop into a finished home.
Insurance & Claims Help
Whole-home recirculation is usually a comfort and water-saving upgrade, not an insurance-driven requirement.
For custom builds or high-end homes, a documented recirc system can be a selling point and part of your home’s feature list.
When systems are added during post-damage rebuilds or remodels, our documentation shows the upgraded hot-water design was installed by a licensed plumber.
(Any impact on value or coverage depends on your appraiser, buyer, and insurer; this is not financial or legal advice.)
Risks of Waiting (Why Act Now)
Uneven results: Some fixtures get great hot water, others still wait, because there’s no proper loop or balancing.
Short-cycling tankless units: Tankless systems not designed for recirc can short-cycle and wear out faster.
Noise and water hammer: Pumps installed without proper check valves and support can cause noise or pressure issues.
Wasted energy: Pumps running constantly without timers or thermostatic/on-demand control can waste energy and wear components out.
Difficult maintenance: Systems installed without good valve placement and access are harder and more expensive to service later.
A whole-home system should be designed, not guessed at—especially when you’re already investing in new plumbing or a custom build.
Methods, Materials & Quality Standards
Design driven by layout: We base loop design on actual fixture locations, pipe runs, and heater type, not one-size-fits-all diagrams.
Quality pumps & valves: We select reliable, properly sized recirculation pumps, and use appropriate check and balancing valves for long-term performance.
Control-conscious: We prefer timed, thermostatic, or on-demand controls to balance comfort, water savings, and energy use.
Neat, accessible piping: Loops and valves are installed cleanly, labeled where helpful, and accessible for future service.
Coordination with other trades: We work with your builder, GC, or remodeler to keep the project moving smoothly and avoid conflicts with framing, electrical, and HVAC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a whole-home recirculation system better than a simple retrofit pump?
For new builds, major remodels, and repipes, yes. A designed loop with a dedicated return typically offers more consistent performance and better control than a single add-on pump alone.
Can you add a whole-home loop to an existing finished home?
In some cases, but it can be invasive and more expensive, since we may need to open walls/ceilings. For fully finished homes, we may recommend a targeted recirc pump solution instead.
Does recirculation work with tankless water heaters?
Many recirc-ready tankless units can integrate well with properly designed systems. Others should not be used with recirc or require specific setups. We’ll confirm based on your model and design accordingly—or advise against it if needed.
Will a whole-home system increase my energy bills?
There is some energy use for pumping and maintaining hot water in the loop, but timers, thermostatic controls, and on-demand features help manage this. Many homeowners value the comfort and water savings tradeoff.
Can I control when the recirculation runs?
Yes. Options include simple timers, temperature-based controls, occupancy/on-demand buttons, or smart controls, depending on your preferences and budget.
Do you offer whole-home hot water recirculation design and installation near me in Las Vegas?
If your project is in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Summerlin, or nearby communities, yes—Active Plumbing designs and installs whole-home hot water recirculation systems.
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