MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT?
Yeah, those dual-flush buttons can be finicky. Personally, I’ve had more callbacks for stuck buttons than leaky flappers on the old models. Still, the water savings add up over a year, especially in bigger households. Out of curiosity—has anyone tried the pressure-assisted types? Wondering if they’re any better for reliability...
Out of curiosity—has anyone tried the pressure-assisted types? Wondering if they’re any better for reliability...
I’ve seen a few pressure-assisted models in some newer builds, but I’m not sure they’re less trouble long-term. They seem louder, which could be an issue in multi-family units. Has anyone noticed if maintenance costs are higher with those?
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT?
I actually went with a pressure-assisted toilet in my last place because I thought it’d be more “efficient” and save me hassle. Honestly, it was a mixed bag. Yeah, it flushed strong, but the noise was pretty jarring—felt like an airplane bathroom every time. Maintenance wasn’t crazy expensive, but when something did go wrong, parts were pricier and harder to find than the regular gravity ones. If you’re on a tight budget or don’t want surprises, I’d think twice.
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT?
I hear you on the noise—pressure-assist models can be pretty intense. But honestly, I’ve seen some newer gravity-fed water-savers that work surprisingly well and aren’t nearly as loud or finicky. If you’re remodeling, it’s worth checking out dual-flush options too. They’re not perfect, but the water savings add up over time, especially if you’ve got a big household. Maintenance is usually simpler, and parts are easier to track down.
“Maintenance is usually simpler, and parts are easier to track down.”
Yeah, that’s been my experience too. Swapped out three old 3.5 gal units for dual-flush last year—no regrets. Install was straightforward, and honestly, the water bill dropped more than I expected. Only thing: some models have a learning curve with the flush buttons, especially for guests. Worth it overall, though.
