MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT?
Couldn’t agree more about the newer water-saving models—performance is way better now. I’d add that rebates are available in a lot of places, which helps offset the cost. Plus, less water use means less strain on local systems. It’s a win for your wallet and the environment.
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT?
I’ve specified a lot of these in recent projects, and honestly, the tech has come a long way. The early low-flow models were... let’s just say, not my favorite. But the newer ones? They actually work. I’ve even had clients who were skeptical at first, but after a few months, they’re surprised by how much water (and money) they’re saving.
One thing I’d toss into the mix—if you’re doing a remodel, it’s almost a no-brainer. You’re already tearing things up, so why not swap out that ancient 3.5-gallon beast for something that uses half as much? Plus, some of the dual-flush options are pretty slick. I know, it sounds like a tiny detail, but when you multiply that by every flush, every day, it adds up fast.
I will say, though, not all models are created equal. Some of the bargain-bin ones can be a bit... underwhelming. I always recommend checking reviews or, better yet, trying one out somewhere before committing. And yeah, rebates are great, but sometimes the paperwork is a pain—worth it in the end, but don’t expect it to be instant.
From a design perspective, I love that manufacturers are finally making water-saving toilets that don’t look like something out of a gas station bathroom. There are actually some really nice-looking options now.
If you’re on the fence, I’d say go for it—just do your homework first. And if you have kids or teenagers at home, maybe give them a quick tutorial on the dual-flush buttons... trust me, it’ll save you some confusion later.
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT?
Couldn’t agree more about the design finally catching up—remember when “eco-friendly” meant clunky and ugly? I swapped ours during a reno last year, and honestly, the difference is real. I was skeptical about performance, but it’s been smooth sailing... and the water bill drop was a nice bonus.
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT?
I was skeptical about performance, but it’s been smooth sailing... and the water bill drop was a nice bonus.
Yeah, I get that. I was pretty hesitant too—my old-school brain kept thinking “less water = more clogs,” but turns out I was just being stubborn. The newer models actually work better than the ancient toilet we had before. Not gonna lie, the first month’s water bill made me do a double-take. It’s not a huge fortune, but hey, every bit helps when you’re pinching pennies. Only downside is I miss the old heavy flush sound... felt like it meant business, you know?
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT?
That heavy flush sound... yeah, I get a weird nostalgia for it too. It’s like you knew for sure everything was gone, no questions asked. I swapped out the last of our old toilets during a bathroom reno last year, and honestly, I was bracing for the worst—especially with kids in the house who think toilet paper grows on trees. But the newer dual-flush model surprised me. Haven’t had to reach for the plunger any more than with the old one, and the water bill dropped enough to notice.
One thing I’m curious about—has anyone run into issues with older plumbing not playing nice with these newer toilets? I did all new lines when we built, but my neighbor tried retrofitting and had some headaches with slow drains. Wondering if that’s common or just bad luck on his part...
