I've been running a dual-flush for about two years now and here's what I've noticed:
- Initially, I did have to tweak the flush settings a bit to find the sweet spot between water savings and performance.
- After adjustment, clogging hasn't been noticeably worse than my old standard toilet. Maybe once every couple months, but nothing frequent or annoying.
- Parts-wise, haven't had issues yet, but I do worry about availability down the road...might be worth stocking up on a spare valve or two.
Curious if anyone's tried those pressure-assisted models—are they easier maintenance-wise?
I've been curious about pressure-assisted toilets myself, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. From what I've heard, they're pretty powerful and rarely clog, but maintenance-wise...I'm not so sure.
"Parts-wise, haven't had issues yet, but I do worry about availability down the road...might be worth stocking up on a spare valve or two."
That's actually a really good point. With pressure-assisted models, aren't the parts even more specialized? I'd imagine if something goes wrong, it's not just a quick trip to the hardware store. Plus, I've heard they're louder—like airplane-toilet loud. Not sure I'd want that surprise at 2 AM when half-asleep.
On the flip side, dual-flush toilets seem pretty straightforward once you dial them in. I've got one in my apartment (landlord installed it), and honestly, it's been fine. Took me a week or two to get used to the two-button thing though—guests still get confused sometimes, haha.
But seriously, how much water do you think we're actually saving with these things? I mean, I get the environmental angle and all, but is it significant enough to justify potential headaches down the line? Or is it more of a feel-good thing?
Also curious if anyone's noticed differences between brands or models. Maybe some are just better designed than others?
Yeah, pressure-assisted toilets can definitely be loud—I stayed at a friend's place once and nearly jumped outta my skin the first night. Dual-flush is quieter and simpler, but honestly, the water savings seem minimal on my bill...more hype than anything, maybe?
I agree, dual-flush toilets don't always translate into major savings on the bill, but from my experience, they can reduce water usage by around 20-25% annually. It's modest, sure—but over several years, it adds up enough to justify the initial investment.
"It's modest, sure—but over several years, it adds up enough to justify the initial investment."
That's interesting... I recently moved into my first home and debated whether to go for a dual-flush toilet or stick with the standard one already installed. Ended up switching, and while I haven't seen huge savings yet, I do notice we're using less water overall. Maybe it's more noticeable with bigger households? Curious if anyone else noticed a difference depending on family size or usage habits.
