You might not spend a lot of time thinking about your toilet, but toilets have the dubious honor of being the main source of water use in the home, accounting for nearly 24 percent of an average home’s indoor water consumption*. Older, inefficient toilets can use as much as 9.8gallons per flush! Recent advancements in toilet technology have allowed toilets to use 1.28 gallons per flush or less, while still providing equal or superior performance. Replacing or upgrading your toilet might not just improve the look of your bathroom, but also save water and money.
Modern toilets come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and varying levels of complexity. They feature different seat shapes and height options for maximum comfort. There are toilets with sleek one-piece designs that are easier to clean, and high-tech toilets with auto-flushing mechanisms, heated seats, and even built-in deodorizers. Some toilets now offer bidet functions (no worrying about toilet paper shortages). Most modern toilets feature low-flow designs, using at most 1.6 gallons per flush, and in some cases less than a gallon. Or, you could consider a composting toilet that uses no water at all.
At Moench Plumbing & Gasfitting Inc., we can help troubleshoot a broken or overflowing toilet, or install a brand new one.
What do I need to know before buying a toilet?
There are many features to consider when buying a toilet, including: height, bowl shape, color, style, and flushing technology. Despite the wide variety of features, most toilets fall into one of two basic categories: gravity-feed and pressure-assisted. Gravity-feed toilets dominate the market, but pressure-assisted models are worth a look.
What is a "comfort height" toilet?
Traditional toilets are 15 inches high. Comfort height toilets (or “right height” toilets) have higher seats than traditional toilets, usually between 17 inches and 19 inches. Comfort height toilets are becoming a popular option for many households.
How do I know what size toilet I need?
Measure from the wall behind the toilet to the center of one of the closet bolts (which hold the toilet down). If the toilet has four closet bolts, measure to the center of one of the rear ones. Then measure from the center of the mounting holes to the back of the new toilet you’re considering.
What is the difference between round and elongated toilets?
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