Shower Better: 5 Water Tips for Energy Action Month

Oct 26, 2022 10:30 AM ET

Campaign: Operate Sustainably

5 Shower Tips to conserve energy and water. Shower shown in photo.

1.Wasting water wastes energy. Inefficient showerheads not only waste water, they waste energy used to heat that water. But every time you take a shower with a WaterSense labeled showerhead, you can save energy-equal to the amount of electricity it takes to light a 60-watt light bulb for nearly 7 hours.

2. The power of savings. By replacing a showerhead with a WaterSense labeled model, the average family can save more than 2,700 gallons of water each year-the amount it takes to wash more than 88 loads of laundry. A WaterSense showerhead can also conserve the amount of electricity it takes to power the average family's home for 11 days and reduce their annual water and energy costs by more than $70.

3. Use less water without sacrificing. Shower better-not shorter-with a WaterSense labeled showerhead and save 3 gallons of water every time you shower.

4. Water Sense labeled showerheads are high-performance products. WaterSense labeled showerheads are independently certified to meet EPA's performance criteria for spray force and water coverage. You'll enjoy the same level of coverage you've come to expect.

5. Sustainability, with satisfaction. You can have the satisfying shower you want, with the added satisfaction of saving water, energy, and money. All WaterSense labeled products are independently certified to perform well-in this case, showers will provide the expected spray force and water coverage.

Originally published on Built From Scratch

October is Energy Action Month, and the perfect time to save energy, water, and money by showering better. Showering is one of the leading ways Americans use water in the home. For many, the shower represents the all-important “me time.” It’s an escape from the outside world where you can wake up, wind down, or get ready to tackle the day.

What if there was a better way to shower? Whether you are remodeling a bathroom, building a home, or moving into a new one, you can shower better with WaterSense labeled models. The following tips are helpful:

For more information and a full list of independently certified WaterSense labeled shower heads, visit bit.ly/ShowerSwitch.

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Shower Better: 5 Water Tips for Energy Action Month

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