Making the switch to water-saving toilets: Worth it?

Otherwise, you might be cursing that “upgrade” every time you reach for the plunger...

Honestly, I’d push back a bit on the idea that it’s always worth it, even with research. In older homes, especially pre-70s, the drain lines just aren’t sized for low-flow. I’ve seen cases where even the best-reviewed models still clog more than standard toilets. Sometimes, upgrading the toilet means you really should be looking at the whole waste line—otherwise, you’re just treating the symptom, not the cause. Worth considering before you start swapping out fixtures.