"Maybe some brands just have their engineering down better, regardless of price point."
This is spot-on. I've seen budget models outperform pricier ones plenty of times. Honestly, it's less about price and more about design quality...and maybe a little luck with your plumbing setup, haha.
"Honestly, it's less about price and more about design quality...and maybe a little luck with your plumbing setup, haha."
Haha, ain't that the truth. Ever had one of those toilets that just refuses to cooperate no matter how fancy it is? Sometimes I swear my plumbing has a personality of its own...
Haha, totally relate to this:
"Sometimes I swear my plumbing has a personality of its own..."
Mine's definitely moody—works perfectly when no one's around, but the second guests arrive, it decides to embarrass me. Ever notice your plumbing acting up at the worst possible moments?
Honestly, I've had similar experiences with plumbing acting up at the worst possible times. But regarding water-saving toilets, I'm a bit skeptical about their overall effectiveness. Sure, they use less water per flush, which sounds great in theory, but from what I've seen, sometimes you end up flushing multiple times to clear everything properly. Doesn't that defeat the purpose?
I installed one last year during a bathroom renovation, and while it does save water on paper, I've noticed it can struggle with heavier loads (sorry for TMI...). On the other hand, some newer models seem better engineered and perform decently without multiple flushes. Maybe it's just about choosing the right brand or model?
Curious if others have noticed a real difference in their water bills after switching to these toilets or if it's mostly marketing hype...
"Sure, they use less water per flush, which sounds great in theory, but from what I've seen, sometimes you end up flushing multiple times to clear everything properly."
Yeah, that's been my experience too. I replaced two toilets in our house with water-saving models about three years ago. Initially, I didn't notice a big change in our water bills—maybe a slight dip—but nothing dramatic. However, after switching one of them again last year to a higher-end model with better flush ratings (did some serious research beforehand), the difference became more noticeable.
So I'd say brand and model definitely matter. Some manufacturers seem to have figured out how to balance water efficiency with flushing power better than others. Also, I've noticed that proper installation and maintenance—like ensuring good water pressure and keeping the jets clean—make a surprising difference in performance.
Bottom line: they're not all hype, but you gotta do your homework and pick wisely...otherwise, yeah, you'll probably just end up flushing twice as much.
