By Kerry Hale

Electric Showers vs Mixer Showers

  • Tuesday 24 September 2024
  • 4 minute read

Deciding between an electric or mixer shower can make or break your future morning ritual. While an electric can be more energy-efficient, a mixer shower might flow more consistently. 

Whether you need an electric or mixer shower depends on your needs and preferences, including factors like bathroom size and water pressure. This guide covers everything you need to know to choose your perfect shower.

What is an electric shower?

Unlike traditional showers, electric showers require cold water only and do not need a hot water tank or boiler. When you turn on an electric shower, it instantly heats the cold water using electricity, providing you with a hot shower. 

What is a mixer shower?

Unlike electric showers, which heat water on demand, mixer showers use your home’s hot and cold water supply to deliver a warm water shower. Rather than using two separate taps, you control the temperature using a single lever or handle.

Electric shower pros and cons

The suitability of an electric shower depends on your needs and preferences. Consider these factors when deciding whether an electric shower is right for you: 

Electrical Showers pros

  • Instant hot water – Electric showers heat water on demand, so you get instantly hot water without waiting for a tank to fill up.
  • Energy and water efficiency – Electric showers only heat the water you use, which can be more energy-efficient than heating an entire water tank.
  • Reliable – Electric showers have built-in heating, so you won’t run out of hot water if someone turns a tap on elsewhere in your home.

Electrical Showers cons

  • Cost of electricity – While they’re efficient in terms of energy usage, the cost of electricity can add up if you shower frequently.
  • Water pressure – Electric showers use your mains water pressure. If you have low pressure, your shower experience may suffer.

Mixer shower pros and cons

Electrical Showers pros

  • Instant hot water – Electric showers heat water on demand, so you get instantly hot water without waiting for a tank to fill up.
  • Energy and water efficiency – Electric showers only heat the water you use, which can be more energy-efficient than heating an entire water tank.
  • Reliable – Electric showers have built-in heating, so you won’t run out of hot water if someone turns a tap on elsewhere in your home.

Electrical Showers cons

  • Cost of electricity – While they’re efficient in terms of energy usage, the cost of electricity can add up if you shower frequently.
  • Water pressure – Electric showers use your mains water pressure. If you have low pressure, your shower experience may suffer.

How to choose between an electric or mixer shower

Deciding between an electric or mixer shower depends on your needs and circumstances. To choose the best shower for your bathroom, consider your home’s water pressure and central heating system and your bathroom’s size and style. 

If you have a small bathroom, an electric shower's compact wall-mounted box might be beneficial. If you have a combi boiler and value high-pressure showers, you might want a mixer shower.

The best electric shower

Once you’ve decided on an electric shower, it’s time to choose your perfect model. 

The Mira Go is an ideal, affordable shower solution with a minimal, compact design, while the Mira Decor Dual is a stylish and luxurious choice. Mira Advance electric showers are designed with user-friendly features, making them easier and safer to operate for independent living. If you’re looking for a powerful electric shower, the Mira Sport Max with Airboost™ is a great option. 

Mira electric showers are available in various sizes, colours and finishes, so you can find a style that suits your bathroom configuration and budget. Explore our full range to find the best electric shower for your home.

The best mixer shower

If you’re set on a mixer shower, we’ve got plenty to choose from. 

The Mira Opero has a sleek minimalist profile and easy-to-use push buttons, making it a stylish and accessible showering solution. Meanwhile, the Mira Evoco is a luxurious, fully concealed shower mixer with advanced Mira HydroGlo™ technology, so you’ll never get caught in a cold shower. Mira Beacon uses Mira Cool Shield™ technology to keep your touchpoints cool while showering, providing peace of mind for your family.

Mira mixer showers are available in a range of designs to suit every bathroom style and budget. Explore our full range to find the perfect mixer shower for you.

Mira power showers combine hot and cold supplies like mixer showers. However, they have a built-in pump that brings high-pressure showers to low-water-pressure homes. Browse various designs, sizes and features in our full power shower range to find the perfect shower for you.

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