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Originally Posted by cmfjr

For those of you who have added these pumps, have you seen an increase in the electric or gas usage above the electric for the pump. I would think since some of you are leaving it on all the time, the tank itself will be cycling on more often in order to keep the water in the supply lines hot. Trying to get an idea of the total overall cost of operation. Thanks!

There has to be an increase in electric use beyond the pump usage because you are essentially constantly losing heat energy through all the pipe the hot water is circulating in. Since most houses have cement floors you will be heating the cement floor the pipe is running through similar to in floor heating that is installed up north. I know this is a stretch but it will to some extent heat that part of your house and consequently increase your cooling bills. You can buy a lot of water for the install fee and increased electric costs. Just saying.