I've wondered about the noise too. Did a reno last year where the homeowner insisted on a pressure-assisted model, and it was definitely quieter than older hotel versions I've seen, but still louder than your typical gravity flush. Maybe it's a trade-off worth making...?
"Maybe it's a trade-off worth making...?"
Yeah, I'd say it depends on your priorities. Installed a dual-flush gravity model last summer—super quiet and saves water, but honestly, the pressure-assisted ones clear better. If performance matters more than noise, I'd lean toward pressure-assisted despite the extra decibels.
Yeah, I hear you on the dual-flush ones being quiet and all, but honestly, I went with a basic gravity-fed low-flow model from the hardware store—nothing fancy, just on sale. It does save water, sure...but I swear sometimes it takes two flushes to clear everything properly. Kind of defeats the purpose, right? I mean, saving water is great for the bills and all, but if you're double-flushing half the time, how much are you really saving?
Makes me wonder if spending a bit more upfront on one of those pressure-assisted models could actually save money in the long run. Anyone done the math on that? Curious how long it'd take to recoup the extra cost through water savings alone...
Pressure-assisted models definitely clear better, but keep in mind they're louder and can be pricier to fix if something goes wrong. Have you considered maintenance costs or reliability issues over time compared to simpler models? Might factor into the savings calculation too...
Pressure-assisted toilets are definitely effective, but yeah, the noise can be a real drawback, especially in smaller homes or apartments. Maintenance-wise, simpler gravity-fed models tend to have fewer moving parts, meaning fewer headaches down the line... just something to think about.
