Had the same issue after swapping out my old toilet for a “high efficiency” one last year. Supposed to save water, but I end up flushing twice half the time, which feels pointless. Maybe it’s just my model, but honestly, I’d rather have a solid flush than deal with backups. Not sure the small savings are worth the hassle.
Supposed to save water, but I end up flushing twice half the time, which feels pointless.
Yeah, I hear you. I’ve swapped a few units over the years and honestly, some of these “efficient” toilets just don’t cut it. If you’re flushing twice, you’re not saving much—just trading one problem for another. Some models are better than others, though. The cheap ones seem to struggle the most. I’d rather pay a bit more upfront for a reliable flush than deal with clogs and complaints down the line... saves me headaches and plumber bills.
I’ve noticed the same thing—some of these low-flow toilets just don’t have the power. I swapped out an old 3.5-gallon beast for a “high efficiency” one a couple years ago, and yeah, sometimes it takes two flushes. The trick for me was checking the MaP (Maximum Performance) rating before buying. Anything over 800g seems to work better, at least in my experience. Did you look into the MaP scores before picking your model, or just go with what was available?
I get the logic behind checking MaP scores, but honestly, I’m not convinced it’s the only thing that matters. I went with a model that had a decent score, but the bowl design ended up being just as important for actual performance. Sometimes even a high-rated toilet can struggle if the drain path isn’t right or the trapway clogs easily. Kind of wish I’d spent more time reading user reviews than just focusing on numbers.
Honestly, I’ve had the same experience. The MaP score is a good starting point, but it’s not the whole story. I once picked a toilet with a killer score, but the bowl shape was weird and stuff just didn’t flush right. Ended up swapping it out after a year. User reviews definitely helped me more the second time around—people don’t hold back when they’re annoyed with their toilets. Sometimes you gotta trust the folks who’ve actually lived with it day in and day out.
