topic Re: Save on water and water heater costs in AARP Rewards Connect

Save on water and water heater costs

SpencerH278484 — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:04:18 GMT

With the high cost of utilities, I save by installing a shut-off valve on my showerhead. I get wet and use the valve to pause the water while I soap up, then turn it on again to rinse. Repeating this action between shampooing, conditioning etc. You can save a LOT of the cost of water and the cost of hot water heater energy use. I have been doing this for years and it really adds up. No more wasted water.

Re: Save on water and water heater costs

SereneSeagull — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:04:29 GMT

@SpencerH278484 Nicely done. You might want to copy this to the contest thread on savings.

Re: Save on water and water heater costs

BtW751689 — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:01:51 GMT

many medicare advantage programs offer free gym membership. Most have showers. May not be the same like a luxurious bath that you can soak for an hour. Also when I plan for home shower/bath, I capture the water then use it for additional water needs like toilet flushing or garden.

Re: Save on water and water heater costs

sandy — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:50:03 GMT

@SpencerH278484, just a quick heads-up so you don’t miss out: to be entered into the Smart Saver Contest, your tip needs to be posted directly in the official contest thread.

You can post it here:
https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/AARP-Rewards-Online-Community-Smart-Saver-Contest/m-p/2661849/highlight/true#M9867

Feel free to copy and paste what you shared—would love to make sure your entry counts!

Re: Save on water and water heater costs

sandy — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:50:21 GMT

@BtW751689,

just a quick heads-up so you don’t miss out: to be entered into the Smart Saver Contest, your tip needs to be posted directly in the official contest thread.

You can post it here:
https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/AARP-Rewards-Online-Community-Smart-Saver-Contest/m-p/2661849/highlight/true#M9867

Feel free to copy and paste what you shared—would love to make sure your entry counts!