A shower head adapted to receive a supply of water from a water heater, the shower head including a controller functionally connected to the water heater, a proximity sensor, a temperature sensor and a valve, all of which are functionally coupled to the controller. The proximity sensor is configured to detect a demand as indicated by the detection of an object within the detection range of the proximity sensor. The temperature sensor is adapted to measure the temperature of the supply of water. If a demand is determined to exist and the water supply temperature is determined to be outside of a range of ideal temperature, the valve is opened to allow draining of the supply of water until the temperature of the supply of water falls within the range of ideal temperature and if the demand continues to exist, the valve is configured to remain open.
