Get hot water to the kitchen faucet faster: Once hot water cools off, it needs to be cleared out of the line to get new hot water to the faucet. The longer the water line, the longer the wait.

You have a couple of choices to help with long waits. First, look into installing a point-of-use water heater under the kitchen sink. These small electric water heaters supply hot water quickly to the faucet.

Second, you can install a residential recirculating hot water system, which keeps hot water moving around the house and reduces wait time. Ask a plumber to help you select the best option for your home.

— Tribune News Service