MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT?
We swapped out all the old toilets in our last reno for dual-flush models, and honestly, I had the same worry about the buttons. They do feel a bit flimsy compared to the old-school levers. One of ours actually did get stuck after a year—nothing major, just needed a quick fix, but it was a little annoying. On the plus side, our water bill dropped noticeably, which was a nice surprise.
I think the trade-off is worth it, especially if you’re into the eco-friendly thing. The only thing I’d say is, if you ever upgrade again, look for models with metal or sturdier buttons. Some brands are definitely better than others on that front. But yeah, overall, I’d do it again... even if the buttons aren’t exactly luxury material.
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT?
I’ve specified a lot of dual-flush toilets for clients, and I get the concern about the buttons. Some brands really do cheap out on the mechanism, which is frustrating. I’ve found Toto and Caroma tend to hold up better—worth the extra cost if you want fewer headaches down the line. The water savings are real, though. One client saw a 30% drop in usage after swapping out three old toilets. Not glamorous, but it adds up over time.
The water savings are real, though. One client saw a 30% drop in usage after swapping out three old toilets.
- Water bills don’t lie—30% is huge over a year.
- Agree on Toto and Caroma, but I’ve seen even those need maintenance if the water’s hard.
- Anyone tried retrofitting older toilets with conversion kits? Curious if that’s worth the hassle or just go new.
Making The Switch To Water-Saving Toilets: Worth It?
Retrofitting can be a bit of a gamble, honestly. I’ve seen folks try those conversion kits and end up frustrated with leaks or weak flushes. If you’re already pulling out tools, sometimes it’s just easier (and prettier) to go new. Plus, you get a fresh look for the bathroom—never hurts, right?
Retrofitting can be a bit of a gamble, honestly. I’ve seen folks try those conversion kits and end up frustrated with leaks or weak flushes.
I’ve run into that too—sometimes those kits just don’t play nice with older plumbing. Have you looked into dual-flush models? They’re not just about saving water, but also seem to handle waste better than the early low-flow types. Curious if anyone’s noticed a real difference in their water bill after switching, or is it more about peace of mind for you?
