Sometimes the issue is in the installation—like the wax ring alignment or even the slope of your drain line.
I've noticed the same thing with mine—thought it was a dud at first. Turns out the installer rushed it, leaving it slightly off-level. Reinstalled myself, took my time aligning everything...problem solved. Installation really matters more than you'd think.
Had a similar experience myself. Thought I'd wasted money on a fancy eco-toilet until I realized the drain slope was off. Fixed that, and suddenly it flushed like a champ. Installation really can make or break these things...
Interesting, hadn't thought about the drain slope issue before. Makes sense though—installation details can really sneak up on you. I'm still debating whether to go eco-friendly or stick with a standard model. For those who've had these water-saving toilets a while, have you noticed any long-term maintenance quirks or unexpected costs popping up? Just trying to weigh the upfront savings against potential headaches down the road...
Had mine about three years now, no major quirks yet. Honestly, the only unexpected cost is buying a decent plunger... water-saving toilets aren't exactly champs at flushing everything first try, lol. Still worth it tho, IMO.
I've been thinking about this too—are they really saving us money if we're flushing multiple times or buying extra plungers? I mean, I get the environmental angle, totally support that, but sometimes it feels like the savings might be offset by these little inconveniences. Have you noticed any difference in your water bill that's actually noticeable, or is it more about feeling good about conserving resources? I'm genuinely curious because I'm still on the fence about upgrading mine...
