"Sometimes it's less about price and more about specific design features."
Totally agree with this. When we first switched to a low-flow toilet, I went for a mid-range gravity-fed model thinking it'd be fine. Well... let's just say I became very familiar with my plunger. 😂 Eventually, we upgraded to a pressure-assisted one, and the difference was night and day—no more buildup issues or awkward plunging sessions. So yeah, design definitely matters, but from my experience, pressure-assisted systems seem to handle things better overall.
Haha, your plunger story hits close to home... I had a similar experience with our first low-flow toilet. Thought I'd save some water and money, but ended up spending way too much quality time with the plunger. Eventually found a dual-flush model that works pretty well, but now you've got me curious about pressure-assisted toilets. Are they noisy though? Heard mixed things about the sound levels on those.
Pressure-assisted toilets definitely have their perks—fewer clogs and a stronger flush—but yeah, noise can be an issue. I've installed a few in rental units, and tenants usually mention they're louder than standard models, especially in smaller bathrooms. It's not unbearable, more like a quick "whoosh" sound that can startle you at first. If noise sensitivity is a concern, maybe stick with dual-flush or look into gravity-fed models designed specifically for better flushing performance. Those strike a decent balance without waking up the whole house...
