I've had mixed results myself. Installed a dual-flush in our main bathroom about two years ago, and honestly, the water bill hasn't budged much. Maybe we're just not heavy users or something, but it doesn't seem that noticeable. On the other hand, we swapped out showerheads to low-flow ones and saw immediate savings...go figure. Have you tried other water-saving stuff besides toilets, like faucets or showerheads? Curious if it's just me seeing this difference.
I've noticed similar results—dual-flush didn't do much for us either. Have you checked out faucet aerators yet? They're cheap, easy to install, and made a noticeable dent in our water usage. Might be worth a shot.
We tried faucet aerators last year, and honestly, I was skeptical at first. But after a couple months, the water bill dropped noticeably—definitely more impact than our dual-flush toilet ever had. One thing I'd add though: don't overlook showerheads. We swapped ours for low-flow models, and while it took some getting used to (pressure felt weird initially), now we barely notice the difference... except on the bill. Worth considering if you're serious about cutting water use.
We swapped out showerheads in our building a while back, and yeah, the tenants weren't thrilled at first. Got a few complaints about the pressure feeling weak or "weird," as you put it. But after a month or two, everyone adjusted, and the water savings were pretty impressive. Faucet aerators helped too, but honestly, the showerheads made the bigger dent in our bills. Just make sure you pick decent quality ones—cheap models can clog up fast and become a maintenance headache.
We did something similar at our complex last year—switched to low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators. Gotta admit, I was skeptical at first. I mean, tenants can be pretty particular about their showers (can't blame 'em, I'm picky too). Sure enough, we got a few grumbles about pressure being "off" or "weak," but after tweaking the pressure valves a bit and giving everyone some time to adjust, complaints pretty much disappeared.
One thing I'd add though: definitely agree on not skimping on quality. We initially tried some budget-friendly models thinking we'd save even more money... big mistake. Within a couple months, we had issues with clogging and uneven spray patterns. Ended up replacing them with slightly pricier but way more reliable models—lesson learned the hard way.
Also, if you're looking into sustainable plumbing upgrades, don't overlook toilet flappers and fill valves. We swapped out old flappers for adjustable ones that use less water per flush. Super cheap upgrade, easy install, and you'd be surprised how much water (and money) you save over time.
Overall, it's worth the initial hassle. Just brace yourself for a few weeks of tenant side-eye until everyone gets used to it...
