I'm in the middle of a major remodeling project and my plumber has quoted me $1900 to install a tankless water heater and another $1900 for a kitchen recirculation system. I suggested returning the current tankless heater and replacing it with a recirculation one to save on costs, but he told me I'd only save $500 on parts and that labor costs would remain the same. This means I'd end up paying $1900 for the water heater plus $1400 for labor. Is this accurate? Shouldn't there be more labor involved with a recirculation tankless as compared to what I already have?
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Yes, there is additional work needed to install the circulation loop with a recirculation system. However, if your plumber is quoting you $1400 for that part, it depends on how long it actually takes him to do the installation. If it only takes an hour, then that’s a bit on the pricey side, but if it's a day’s work, it could be reasonable. The type of plumbing he needs to do matters too. Just make sure to get a detailed breakdown of what's included!
Thanks for breaking that down! I live in a century-old house and I'm really trying to avoid any unnecessary costs. The estimates seem to be piling up as I'm also considering upgrading my water main and gas lines.