- Had mine installed about 6 months ago, and I've been casually keeping an eye on it. Haven't noticed any drastic savings yet, but nothing's leaking either (fingers crossed).
- Honestly, I wonder if the leaks and repairs people mention are more about installation quality than the toilets themselves. A friend of mine swears by hers—claims she saw a noticeable drop in her water bill after switching.
- Maybe it's also about how much water your household uses overall? I'm just one person, so maybe the savings aren't as obvious for me.
- Curious if anyone's compared their pre- and post-installation bills closely. Could be interesting to see some real numbers rather than just anecdotal experiences...
I've swapped out toilets in a few rental units over the years, and honestly, the savings vary a lot. One family of five saw a decent drop, but another tenant living alone barely noticed a difference. Might really depend on household size and habits...
I've noticed similar mixed results myself, but I think there's another angle worth considering here. While immediate savings on the water bill might not always be dramatic—especially for smaller households—the cumulative environmental impact can still be significant. Even if one tenant doesn't see a noticeable drop in their monthly bill, they're still using less water overall, which helps conserve resources in the long run.
That said, I agree that household habits play a huge role. If someone tends to flush multiple times or has older plumbing elsewhere in the house, the savings from a water-efficient toilet alone might be minimal. Also, installation quality matters a lot—I've seen poorly installed low-flow toilets that leak or require multiple flushes, negating any potential savings.
Personally, I'd recommend looking at other water-saving measures too, like faucet aerators or showerheads. Sometimes those smaller upgrades can offer more consistent savings without the upfront cost and hassle of replacing toilets. Just something to think about...
I've installed quite a few of these toilets, and honestly, the results vary a lot depending on the model and installation. A quality dual-flush toilet that's properly installed usually works great—no leaks, no double flushing. But cheaper models or rushed installations can definitely cause headaches. I'd say pairing a decent water-saving toilet with other small upgrades (like you mentioned, aerators or showerheads) is probably the best way to see noticeable savings without sacrificing performance.
I've seen a few of these installed too, and honestly, I was pretty skeptical at first. Had one job where the homeowner insisted on a budget dual-flush model, and man... that thing was trouble from day one. But then again, I've also seen higher-end models work flawlessly for years. Seems like you nailed it—installation quality and model choice really make or break it. Good to hear someone else confirm my suspicions about pairing them with other small upgrades; makes sense that it'd add up over time.
