Switched to dual-flush about 8 months ago—definitely noticed a slight drop, maybe around 10-15% on average. Not massive savings, but it adds up over time. Labels helped guests figure it out quicker, so fewer accidental full flushes. Honestly, the bigger payoff has been peace of mind knowing I'm wasting less water. Worth it imo, especially if you're already replacing fixtures anyway.
Did you notice any difference in maintenance or repairs since switching? I've heard dual-flush mechanisms can be a bit finicky sometimes... curious if that's true or just exaggerated. Might consider it myself if it's not too much hassle.
"I've heard dual-flush mechanisms can be a bit finicky sometimes... curious if that's true or just exaggerated."
Honestly, they're not as tricky as some make them out to be. I've had mine about three years now—only had to tweak it once when the button got stuck. Took maybe 10 minutes, tops. Pretty painless overall and worth the water savings.
Totally agree they're not as bad as some folks make them sound. I've installed a bunch of dual-flush toilets over the years, and yeah, occasionally you'll get one that's a bit temperamental—usually because someone in the house is a little too enthusiastic with the buttons (looking at you, kids...). But honestly, most issues I've seen are minor and easy fixes. One time I got called out to a customer's house because their dual-flush was "broken." Turns out their toddler had stuffed half a roll of toilet paper under the button mechanism. Took me longer to stop laughing than it did to fix it.
Overall, they're pretty reliable if you don't abuse them, and the water savings really do add up over time. Just don't let your kids near the buttons unsupervised...trust me on this one.
Haha, your story about the toddler cracked me up...makes me feel better about my own mishaps. Just installed my first dual-flush last month—so far, so good, but now I'm definitely keeping an eye on my niece when she visits.