I recently switched from a gravity-fed toilet to a pressure-assisted model when I moved into my first home, and honestly, I'm still on the fence about it. Sure, the flushing power is impressive—haven't had any clogs yet—but the noise startled me at first. It's loud enough that guests sometimes comment on it. Personally, I'd say if your main concern is reliability and saving water, gravity-fed models are probably sufficient without the noise trade-off.
"Sure, the flushing power is impressive—haven't had any clogs yet—but the noise startled me at first."
Yeah, pressure-assisted toilets can definitely catch you off guard at first. They're great for avoiding clogs, but honestly, for most homes, a good-quality gravity-fed model does the job just fine without sounding like a jet engine taking off...
"They're great for avoiding clogs, but honestly, for most homes, a good-quality gravity-fed model does the job just fine without sounding like a jet engine taking off..."
Haha, exactly my experience. Installed a pressure-assisted one in our guest bathroom last year—guests always come out looking slightly startled. 😅 But I gotta admit, zero clogs since then. Curious though, has anyone noticed a significant drop in their water bill after switching to a water-saving toilet? Wondering if the savings are noticeable enough to justify the switch...
Haha, your startled guests comment made me chuckle—reminds me of a client whose kids called their pressure-assisted toilet the "rocket potty." 😂 On a serious note though, I've installed plenty of water-saving toilets, and while most folks do notice some drop in their water bills, it's usually modest. Still, over time it can add up nicely. I'd say the bigger win is fewer plunging sessions...and fewer awkward conversations with guests about where the plunger is.
I get your point about fewer plunging sessions, but honestly, my experience has been mixed. Installed a dual-flush model last year, and while the water savings are decent, I've had to flush twice more often than I'd like. Kind of defeats the purpose, doesn't it?
