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AB’s PlumbingOakland, open 24/7
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Tired of waiting for hot water? We install recirculation pumps.

If you run the shower or the kitchen faucet for a long time before it turns hot, a hot water recirculation pump keeps hot water moving through the lines so it gets there sooner. We look at your water heater and pipes and tell you what will work.

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Sound familiar?

  • Long wait for hot water at the shower or kitchen sink
  • Running the tap and wasting water while it warms up
  • Bathroom at the far end of the house from the water heater
  • Old recirculation pump that stopped working
  • Pump running all the time or making noise

What we do about it

We look at your setup first
Where the water heater sits, how the lines run and which fixtures wait longest for hot water.
Installed and tested
We install the pump, make the connections and run the hot water before we leave.
A price before the work
You hear what it costs before we start, with no hidden fees. Estimates are free.

Recirculation pumps, in our customers’ words

4.9average from 676 reviews on Yelp
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  • “They showed up about an hour after I called and had things completed right away. Fast and efficient service at a reasonable price.”
    Robert W., OaklandToilet reseated,
  • “The job was done cleanly and quickly and Issac was really great about giving helpful advice for next time as well as answering a lot of other questions I had. … Estimates were accurate and totally transparent.”
    Connie B., San FranciscoRepair, plus help with faucet pressure,
  • “I had a weekend emergency and they were at my house in 30 minutes.”
    Mary S., San FranciscoWeekend emergency,
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  • “Called AB's Plumbing Service for a clog flooding out our driveway. They came out within 45min. … Ab, Issac and Omar were very knowledgeable and helpful. They are considerate about pricing.”
    Jeffrey J., OaklandClog flooding the driveway,
  • “They snaked the pipe and cleared out all the grease and oil buildup that was causing the problem. Even better, they took the time to explain how to prevent it from happening again, which I really appreciated. … They wore shoe covers in the house and cleaned up thoroughly afterward.”
    Claude Q., Union CityClogged kitchen sink cleared,
  • “Came out right away, fit me in for work the next day, fixed my standing water under the house problem by digging down through concrete & placing a sump pump then tied it into the sewer line. He and his team were professional, efficient, cleaned up perfectly afterward, all at a good price.”
    Cheryl R., OaklandSump pump for water under the house,

How a job goes

Four steps, each one backed by a customer’s own words.

  1. 1

    You call or text

    Day or night. Tell us what’s happening, and send a photo if it helps.

    “They responded on the first call and gave text updates.”
    Jeff J., Hayward, on Yelp
  2. 2

    We find the cause

    We diagnose before we fix. For drains and sewers that can mean a camera down the line, so you see it too.

    “He then ran a camera through the line and showed me exactly what was causing the backup: tree roots had intruded into the sewer pipe.”
    Natalye B., Oakland, on Yelp
  3. 3

    You get the price first

    We explain the fix and what it costs before any work starts. No hidden fees.

    “Estimates were accurate and totally transparent.”
    Connie B., San Francisco, on Yelp
  4. 4

    We fix it and clean up

    Shoe covers on, work area cleaned, and everything tested before we leave.

    “They wore shoe covers in the house and cleaned up thoroughly afterward.”
    Claude Q., Union City, on Yelp

Get a free estimate

Tell us what’s going on and we’ll call you back. If something is flooding or backing up right now, calling is fastest.

How soon do you need us?

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Rather talk to someone?

Call (510) 753-8649

Or text us a photo of the problem. Hablamos español.

Email us at contact@abs-plumbingservices.com

New customers get 10% off their first service. Mention the website when you call.

Recirculation pumps: questions people ask

What does a hot water recirculation pump do?

It keeps hot water moving through your pipes so it reaches the faucet or shower sooner, instead of you waiting while cold water runs down the drain.

Will a recirculation pump work in my home?

We look at your water heater and how your lines run, then tell you what will work and what it costs before any work starts.

Can you fix or replace a pump that stopped working?

Yes. Tell us what it’s doing and we’ll check it. If it can be repaired we say so; if not, you get the price for a new one first.

How fast can you get here?

It depends on where you are and what’s going on, but for emergencies we head out right away. Reviewers regularly mention the crew arriving within the hour.

Are you really open 24/7?

Yes. Call any time, including nights and weekends.

Will I know the price before you start?

Yes. We look at the problem, explain what’s going on, and give you a price before any work starts. Estimates are free.

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