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Old 08-27-2024, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by sowtime444 View Post
I don't know if this got mentioned yet or not, but the heat pump hot water heaters have a dehumidifying effect which makes the garage more comfortable in the warmer months (which is almost always).

Also the downside of the recirculating pumps is that if you go to get some nice refreshing cold water, it won't be as cold as you had hoped, and now you have to wait for the cold water instead of waiting for the hot...
Cold water in Florida? We joke about how nice the cold water feels when we go back north.

Another downside of the pumps is additional electrical costs. First, there is a pump that runs frequently to send hot water to the far end of the house. Then, there is the cost of heating the cold(er) water that is pushed back into the tank when the pump runs. The instant hot water might be worth it but there is going to be a cost.
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