A huge portion of the energy use in most homes comes from heating, which means that investing in more energy-efficient heating products for your house will not only be better for the environment, it will save you a significant amount each month on your bills. One of the key energy-efficient heating products (and, arguably, the easiest to use) is the programmable thermostat. A programmable thermostat will allow you to avoid over- or under-heating your home and give you quick access to temperature controls. Below you'll find a range of programmable thermostats (including Energy Star rated models and the simplest to install) along with other energy efficient heating products that can give you a break on your energy bill. You'll also find plenty of offerings in the plumbing department with low-flow faucets and low-flow shower heads to help you reduce your water use, plus some options for filtering chlorine out of your life.
Transparent Deluxe Chlorine Removing Shower Filterby RainshowrThe state of the art in shower water filters, this filter boasts a number of excellent features: a pretreatment filter, a crystal to soften the water, a unique see-through housing, a brass collar for snuggest fit and unbreakability, the best shower head (Whedon), a sudsing valve, and more. It effectively reduces 90% or more of the waterborne and airborne chlorine from your shower.More
ShowerStart Water Saving Deviceby GaiamThis ingenious idea makes shower time more efficient in every way. Just screw ShowerStart between your showerhead and pipe, turn on the hot water, and walk away. As soon as exiting water hits 95øF, it's reduced to a trickle. Instead of conscientiously waiting for hot water to arrive, you're free to better use your time without worries about water or energy waste. You'll hear hot water appear, but relax! It'll be ready when you are with a simple switch that restores full flow. Fits all standard showerheads. Automatically resets after each use. Showerhead, pictured, not included. USA.More
Delta Delta Water-Amplifying Shower Head, 1.6 GPMby AlsonsThe Delta Water Amplifying? Shower Head with H2OKinetic? Technology revolutionizes the showering experience. The single setting, traditional styled shower head offers a water-saving ?comfort spray? The water-saving ?comfort spray? operates at 1.6 gallons per minute?don?t think you?re giving anything up in performance though ? it feels like the standard 2.5 gallons per minute and it's a 36% water savings! The internal engineering guarantees that the shower head will not clog up so you save cleaning time as well. Backed with a lifetime warranty and easy-to-follow installation instructions, the Delta Water Amplifying? shower head is sure to bring showering pleasure and savings for years to come. Available at The Home Depot. Plumbing SuppliesMore
Flowise 3 Function Water Saving Showerhead, Satinby American StandardSaving water no longer requires a sacrifice. Everybody wants to save water, and what better place to start than in the bathroom with FloWise. Our collection of FloWise toilets and showerheads are designed to save you from 20%-40% of water, without sacrificing on performance Available at The Home Depot. Plumbing SuppliesMore
Flowise Water Saving Showerhead (40 Water Savings), Satinby American StandardSaving water no longer requires a sacrifice. Everybody wants to save water, and what better place to start than in the bathroom with FloWise. Our collection of FloWise toilets and showerheads are designed to save you from 20%-40% of water, without sacrificing on performance Available at The Home Depot. Plumbing SuppliesMore
Flowise Water Saving Showerhead (40 Water Savings), Polished Brassby American StandardSaving water no longer requires a sacrifice. Everybody wants to save water, and what better place to start than in the bathroom with FloWise. Our collection of FloWise toilets and showerheads are designed to save you from 20%-40% of water, without sacrificing on performance Available at The Home Depot. Plumbing SuppliesMore
KOHLER MasterShower Two-Way Vibrant Polished Brass Body Sprayby KohlerThe MasterShower ultra low-flow, two-way body-spray offers a personalized showering experience with a choice of full relaxing or invigorating pulse spray, or you can pause the unit. It was designed to deliver enough water intensity and coverage to create a performance showering system. Available at The Home Depot. Plumbing SuppliesMore
Flowise Styled Water Saving Showerhead, Polished Brassby American StandardSaving water no longer requires a sacrifice. Everybody wants to save water, and what better place to start than in the bathroom with FloWise. Our collection of FloWise toilets and showerheads are designed to save you from 20%-40% of water, without sacrificing on performance Available at The Home Depot. Plumbing SuppliesMore
Flowise 3 Function Water Saving Showerhead, Polished Brassby American StandardSaving water no longer requires a sacrifice. Everybody wants to save water, and what better place to start than in the bathroom with FloWise. Our collection of FloWise toilets and showerheads are designed to save you from 20%-40% of water, without sacrificing on performance Available at The Home Depot. Plumbing SuppliesMore
Alsons Alsons 1.85 GPM Shower Head, Chromeby AlsonsRecreating the showering experience with Fluidics Spray Technology. This revolutionary technology creates a more luxurious spray with less water! This patented spray technology is all about performance and water-savings too! The four chip water-saving shower head operates at 1.85 gallons per minute, a 26% savings yet feels like the standard 2.5 gallons per minute. The larger spray droplet creates a warmer longer lasting shower which actually uses less water. The patented motion of water prevents mineral build up and never requires cleaning. Chrome finish. Easy to install, minimal tools required. Lifetime Warranty. Available at The Home Depot. Plumbing SuppliesMore
Alsons Alsons 1.85/2.5 GPM Shower Head, Chromeby AlsonsRecreating the showering experience with Fluidics Spray Technology. This revolutionary technology creates a more luxurious spray with less water! This patented spray technology is all about performance and water-savings too! The four chip, adjustable spray water-saving shower head operates at 2.5 gallons per minute for a high volume spray or at 1.85 gallons per minute, a comfort spray setting and a 26% water savings. The larger spray droplet creates a warmer longer lasting shower which actually uses less water. The patented motion of water prevents mineral build up and never requires cleaning. Chrome finish. Easy to install, minimal tools required. Lifetime Warranty. Available at The Home Depot. Plumbing SuppliesMore
Flowise Styled Water Saving Showerhead, Satinby American StandardSaving water no longer requires a sacrifice. Everybody wants to save water, and what better place to start than in the bathroom with FloWise. Our collection of FloWise toilets and showerheads are designed to save you from 20%-40% of water, without sacrificing on performance Available at The Home Depot. Plumbing SuppliesMore
KOHLER MasterShower Two-Way Vibrant French Gold Body Sprayby KohlerThe MasterShower ultra low-flow, two-way body-spray offers a personalized showering experience with a choice of full relaxing or invigorating pulse spray, or you can pause the unit. It was designed to deliver enough water intensity and coverage to create a performance showering system. Available at The Home Depot. Plumbing SuppliesMore
A product is considered water efficient when it requires a minimal amount of water compared to a conventional product. A low-flow shower head is an example of a water efficient product.