Showering could be £240 cheaper a year if you make 1 small change | Personal Finance | Finance
Showering can rack up costs on your water bill if you don’t realise how costs can be creeping up. New research has found that the average person spends 11 minutes under the water each day, while 43% regularly spend additional time in the shower – even though it only takes them a short amount of time to get clean.
According to Triton Showers, who commissioned the poll of 2,000 adults, the nation could be saving up to £915 million every year by making small changes when showering. Dan Lintell, sustainability manager at Triton Showers, said: “Those precious minutes in the shower offer more than just cleanliness – they’re a sanctuary for many.
“But finding alternative ways to unwind, or simply adjusting our routine, could deliver real benefits to household costs and the environment.”
Dan has shared his top tips to save water, energy and money. He suggests installing a flow regulator which can help bring costs down by up to £240 a year.
He says: “If you have a mixer shower, installing a flow regulator is a small update that can deliver big savings.
“These compact, cost-effective devices work by limiting the volume of water that comes through the showerhead, without compromising comfort.
“They’re quick and easy to install, typically fitting onto either the outlet of a shower unit or the inlet of a showerhead and they start working immediately to reduce unnecessary water use.
“For a family of three, simply fitting a flow regulator could lead to savings of around £240 a year.
“It’s a straightforward way to become more eco-conscious at home, while also cutting back on your water bills.”
Another tip is to buy an electric shower which is a great purchase for energy-conscious households.
Running an electric shower for 11 minutes will use around 54 litres of water which requires 1.9 kWh of energy, while running a mixer shower for the same duration will use around 132 litres of water which requires 5.8 kWh of energy, says Dan.
By making these simple changes, you could bring your water bill costs down and save money.
