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AIBU to want a better eco shower head after water bill checks?

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becsmeister · 22/09/2026 21:48

After £200 per month water bills (family of 4 with 2 teenagers) I let this company that were recommended by United Utilities that do free checks for water saving come and check our house.

No leaks detected but, amongst a couple of other things, he replaced the shower head. I dunno the make and model but it uses less water. It feels really poor though, really doesn't satisfy like the old one did, and whistles as the water comes through the holes.

I am sold on the idea of getting an eco shower head to save on bills but is there one that doesn't feel pathetic. Budget £50 maybe more if it really is that good.

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Phonicshaskilledmeoff · 22/09/2026 21:50

No recommendation but there must be a leak surely. My family of 5 get charged £38 a month.

ThatGladTiger · 22/09/2026 21:52

It may have a restricter in it if it’a an eco model. Relatively easy to google and remove. If you want a powerful shower you can’t get an eco one!

if that fails just order a cheap replacement head from Amazon.

i can’t stand not powerful showers! Not with my hair !

Twopairsoftightsandabigdairymilk · 22/09/2026 21:52

Phonicshaskilledmeoff · 22/09/2026 21:50

No recommendation but there must be a leak surely. My family of 5 get charged £38 a month.

Not true. Not if you're on a meter.

becsmeister · 22/09/2026 21:55

Twopairsoftightsandabigdairymilk · 22/09/2026 21:52

Not true. Not if you're on a meter.

Yeah on a meter. My daughter can spend an hour in there☹️ The guy came and said a shower should take 4 minutes and left a little ⌛ sand timer thing that measures 4 minutes and sticks to the wall😄

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Phonicshaskilledmeoff · 22/09/2026 22:48

Twopairsoftightsandabigdairymilk · 22/09/2026 21:52

Not true. Not if you're on a meter.

I am on a meter.

shellyleppard · 22/09/2026 22:52

@becsmeister your daughter needs to spend less time in there??? An hour is way too long

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