Best Electric Shower 2021 – Buyer’s Guide

Available in four different power levels, this is a shower which will suit everybody’s needs.

We have chosen to review the 10.5kW model because it isn’t that much more than the 7.5kW model if it is an appropriate fit for your bathroom. It features multiple cable and water entry points which makes it a fab choice if you are replacing an existing electric shower kit.

The shower head gives out a lovely amount of water and is easy to clean with a simple wipe after use.

It is great value, with all models coming in well under £100. The head only gives out one spray pattern, so if you’re fussy about this kind of thing, you may want to replace it at a later date. But it is a very popular model, and many reviewers still say it is surprisingly efficient despite being on the basic side.

One of the most stylish black showers if this is what you’re looking for, the BL3105 is bang up to date.

There are a digital display indicator and touch button power selection where you can pick one of the three power level settings. Warm-up mode will show a light flashing until the water is warmed up to the desired temperature and ready to use, so you’ll never have a nasty shock under ice cold water in the morning.

It has been designed to cover existing installations, so if you currently have a UK shower installed, you should be able to swap them cleanly thanks to the large choice of fitting holes. Anti-limescale technology reduces the risk of build-up by flushing the system through with cold water after use. There is also a visual reminder for when you need to clean the external filter and handset.

Safety is a top priority – the temperature will remain consistent even if a tap is turned on elsewhere in the house, to prevent scalding, and the digital temperature display will mean you have no nasty surprises and can adjust it if a family member likes their shower hotter/colder than you do.

Other reviewers have commented that the temperature can fluctuate a little when in use. It can be set to one level, and change up and down during the shower. This unreliability may put a few people off, but in our mind, it is a great looking shower with plenty of clear controls to make it worth a shot for the cost.

A brilliant shower for any families or busy households, the Quartz has won a host of awards which ensures it is one of the best out there.

We can see why – there are plenty of features which makes it well worth the price tag. Push button controls make it simple to use, and the LED lighting ensures an attractive design. The shower head comes with five different patterns, which is perfect if you have a particular way in which you love your water to be.

The OTP system ensures very high temperatures can’t be selected, which is great if the whole family will be using it. There is also a delayed shutdown feature which flushes away the leftover hot water, which will keep limescale at bay and also ensure you don’t get a cold blast of water next time it is turned on.

It is one of the quietest when running, and even the shower head is top notch thanks to the five selectable spray patterns. The fitting is easy enough, and the overall usability is just as simple. No wonder it has been awarded Best Buy titles and tops a whole host of other review pages.

Showers use a lot of water, and these showers also use electricity. If you’re concerned about not just keeping costs down but also keeping energy usage down to help the planet, then this model is packed with technology which can help you get the most out of it without using up precious resources.

Airboost technology increases the flow by up to 30 percent without using any more water, and you can also flick to the eco setting so you get the exact pressure and experience you want.

Not only is there an eco friendly setting, but the shower head is efficient too. It is nice and large at 110mm and four sprays, with good water pressure given out, meaning you’ll probably be stood under there for less time than with some other models.

Furthermore, Clearscale technology reduces the likelihood of limescale by up to 50%, so it’ll be longer before you have the thoroughly clean the shower head and you won’t find yourself standing there with an underwhelming amount of pressure.

When you do ramp up the power, the noise also gets a boost, but it isn’t so loud that it becomes uncomfortable. Mira is a quality brand, and this piece of kit shows that off well.

With a choice of two pressure powers, there is a good chance that this particular shower model will be able to fit perfectly into your home.

Bristan is pretty much the biggest name in the tap world, and they supply hospitals, schools, hotels as well as estimating that they are in approximately every 1 out of 4 homes in the UK. So there was a lot of pressure riding on this review.

Thankfully, it passed with flying colours. It is easy to fit, with a one push water connector and a multitude of water entry points in case you are replacing an old unit.

The shower head flow isn’t amazing, so don’t expect to be able to recreate the Herbal Essences advert. But it is simple to use, and is overall a quality item for the price bracket. The instruction manual contains in-depth installation instructions as a bonus, in case you are confident and equipped enough to do the job yourself.

Redring is another big name in the bathroom tap world. This is one of the cheapest on our list but still deserves its place as it is great value for money.

It is perfect for those of you who are conscious about cost but still want something worth your while and are concerned about the look of the shower. The 600mm riser rail gives you plenty of room to adjust the height of the shower head, so the entire family or household can easily fit comfortably under the water jets.

You also get a 1-metre long anti-kink hose, which solves the common issue where the tube usually twists all around itself when you go to put it back. The shower head is only a single mode model, but it gives good coverage so will ensure you can get all of the suds washed out of your hair sufficiently.

Wired for both left and right wiring terminals, this is a shower which should be able to fit seamlessly into any bathroom.

There are detachable corner units for easy plumbing access, when fitting and in case anything goes wrong. The start-stop selection makes it easy to pick up where you left off, and there is a visual temperature indicator which will help you get the perfect spot.

The colour options are the icing on the cake – it is available in full chrome, full gold effect or white and chrome, so there really is a choice for most people. It is a nice price, and despite MX Group not being one of the biggest names in the shower world, this is still a reliable and impressive unit.

Clean and contemporary while giving you a great level of choice when it comes to how you like your shower, this Mira is for those who love a bit of style.

The 90mm handset with its wide spray coverage is great when time is short, or you’re just having a quick body shower. But there is also a 200mm deluge head for a bit more of a power-shower feel. Many of you out there will probably only get a chance to relax when you’re in the bathroom, so it is the perfect way to enjoy a peaceful few moments.

Separate flow and temperature controls give you the choice of heat and force. When you are done, just press the off button, and then the settings will remain in place for when it is next turned on.

It comes in three finishes – White, Warm Silver and Black Onyx – so there is an option for every bathroom. Cleaning it is easy thanks to the flat surfaces, and clearscale™ technology reduces the risk of limescale by up to 50%.

If you are looking for something cheap and cheerful, yet don’t want to be let down by poor performance, you’d probably think that going for one of the lowest priced showers around would be a big mistake and you need to invest that little bit more.

Well, we will have to prove you wrong there. This Triton Enrich may well be just over £50, but its performance would put it in the range of ones over double the cost. For not much more than the absolute cheapest ones around (under £50), you get a huge upgrade in performance and style.

It is great if you are replacing an old unit, as there are multiple cable entry points. This gives you flexibility when installing as you can adapt it to your bathroom layout or any old fittings/holes. It can, of course, also be installed as a brand new first shower, and would be ideal in a rental property.

There is an eco setting which can help keep your bills down, and a high and low setting will help when you want to have a long relaxing shower or a quick powerful get-up-and-go wash. It isn’t the prettiest, but for the money, it is as good as you could possibly get and more.