Stephen Johnson, Managing Director, Quooker UK & Ireland divulges the smarter approach to water use in the future of homebuilding
As the UK housing market evolves, developers and homeowners are placing greater focus on sustainability not just in building materials, but in how homes use and conserve resources every day. Water efficiency is becoming one of the most important of these considerations, and the Quooker COMBI plays a powerful role in helping homes reduce waste.
The COMBI is an under-sink tank that provides instant boiling and hot water directly at the kitchen tap. Crucially, it removes the waiting time associated with hot water travelling from a distant boiler and with that waiting time, the unnecessary water that so often gets poured down the drain.
Designed to Save Water – Every Single Day
In many homes, particularly those where the kitchen is the furthest point from the boiler, it can take several seconds sometimes minutes before hot water reaches the tap. During that time, countless litres of clean, treated water are wasted. By placing the hot water source directly below the sink, the COMBI eliminates this delay entirely. No waiting. No running the tap. No waste.
Across an average household, this equates to over 7,000 litres of water saved every year. In a development of five hundred homes, which is more than 3.5 million litres saved annually a measurable, reportable impact that supports sustainability targets, local planning demands, and marketing differentiation.
Everyday Convenience for Homeowners
The COMBI is paired with the Quooker tap to deliver:
- Boiling water (100°C)
- Hot water (40-60°C)
- Filtered cold- water
All instantly from a single, streamlined tap. This removes the need for kettles or duplicate appliances, reduces clutter, and supports modern, minimalist kitchen design.
Safety is engineered into the tap: a childproof activation mechanism, insulated spout, and aerated spray minimise the risk of scalds ideal for busy family homes.
Energy Efficient by Design
While the water-saving benefit is clear, it is supported by highly efficient performance. The COMBI is the only kitchen boiler with an A energy rating, using patented vacuum insulation to maintain temperature with exceptionally low standby consumption
A Smarter Approach to Water Use
As I often say: “The COMBI is not just a tap solution it is a smarter way to think about water. It puts sustainability at the heart of the kitchen, where family life happens every day.” And when paired with the Quooker CUBE for chilled and sparkling water, households can also dramatically reduce or eliminate bottled water usage.
The Future of Homebuilding
Quooker is actively working with UK developers, specifiers, and councils to integrate the COMBI into new-build schemes, supported by a strategic developer plan for 2026 and beyond. As consumer awareness around responsible water use grows, the COMBI offers a proven, future-ready solution that aligns performance with principle.
Key Benefits of the Quooker COMBI
- Saves7,000+ litresof water per home, per year
• Instant boiling & hot water from one tap
• A-rated energy efficiency with vacuum insulation
• Child-safe, insulated, and aerated tap design
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