UK households can save £170 a year by reducing shower time from eight to five minutes, experts say.
UK: Households are being encouraged to cut shower time to save money. Just three minutes less in the shower can lead to big savings.
Experts say reducing shower time from eight minutes to five can save about £170 a year. You won’t even need to change the water temperature.
This advice comes as water bills are set to rise by £123 in England and Wales. The average bill will jump from £480 to £608 starting in April.
The increase is more than the £86 hike predicted by Ofwat last December. The extra funds will help upgrade the UK’s water systems.
Daniel Lintell from Triton Showers says many are looking for ways to cut costs. Reducing shower time is a simple way to save on water and energy bills.
A family of three can save £170 a year by each taking shorter showers. If they each cut their shower time from eight to five minutes, they’ll see the savings add up.
If long showers are a must, consider installing a water-saving shower head. Households in England and Wales can get one for free if they aren’t on a water meter.
Another easy tip is to turn off the shower while using shampoo or soap. This saves both water and energy, helping to lower costs.
For the adventurous, switching to cold showers can also save energy. Plus, it may have health benefits for both body and mind.
