We switched to a water-saving toilet last year, and honestly... mixed feelings. It definitely lowered our water bill a bit, but sometimes it takes two flushes anyway, which kinda defeats the purpose. Maybe depends on the model? I'd research carefully before diving in.
"sometimes it takes two flushes anyway, which kinda defeats the purpose."
Did you check the flush rating before you bought it? I've installed several water-saving toilets over the years, and honestly, the brand and model make a huge difference. Had tenants complaining about weak flushing power until I switched to models with higher MaP scores (800g or above usually does the trick). Might cost a bit more upfront, but it'll save the headache later...
Did you happen to get one of those super budget-friendly ones? I went cheap once and had the same issue... upgraded slightly (still affordable tho) and noticed an immediate improvement. Sometimes saving a bit too much upfront isn't worth it in the end.
I've seen plenty of these budget-friendly toilets in action, and honestly, most of the time you get what you pay for. Not saying you need to drop a fortune, but there's definitely a sweet spot between dirt cheap and overpriced gimmicks. I've had clients swear by their water-saving models, but I've also had to replace more than a few that just couldn't handle basic flushing without multiple tries. Kinda defeats the purpose of saving water if you're flushing two or three times, right?
One thing I've noticed is that some mid-range brands actually do a decent job balancing efficiency and performance. But I'm still skeptical about the super high-end ones—are they really that much better, or is it mostly marketing hype? Curious if anyone's tried one of those pricier models and genuinely felt it was worth the extra cash...
"Kinda defeats the purpose of saving water if you're flushing two or three times, right?"
Exactly. I've installed a bunch of these in rental units over the years, and honestly, mid-range models have been the sweet spot—decent flush power without breaking the bank. Tried one high-end brand once (tenant request), and while it was nice-looking and quieter, performance-wise it wasn't noticeably better than the mid-tier ones. Felt more like paying extra for aesthetics and branding rather than actual efficiency...