Low-flow toilets have been gaining popularity as of late, as many homeowners and businesses have been using them in the past few years. The question becomes: what makes them more appealing than standard toilets? Today, we’ll be covering the pros and cons that come with installing low-flow toilets.
Pro: They Can Reduce Your Water Bill
For a regular toilet, you can expect to use about 7 gallons of water for flushing down waste. Low-flow toilets only use roughly 1.6 gallons by comparison. By using less water with each flush, you can cut down on your water bill, making these toilets a potential money-saver.
Con: They Aren’t as Powerful
Since low-flow toilets don’t use as much water, this also results in them not having the same amount of strength as standard toilets. This results in more frequent clogging, and sometimes the plumbing system can even become damaged. You’ll want to limit how much toilet paper you flush down these toilets because too much toilet paper can lower the durability that these toilets have.
Pro: They Come in a Variety of Shapes and Sizes
Low-flow toilets have a refined design, and they come in many shapes and sizes. Due to this, you’ll be able to fit them more easily into any bathroom you have. You’ll even be able to fit them into spaces that would be too cramped for normal toilets. This helps you make use of space that would otherwise be too small to utilize.
Con: They Come at a Higher Upfront Cost
While low-flow toilets can be economically-effective since you can save money on your water bill, you’ll have to pay extra money upfront for the installation. This means that, in order to get value out of your new toilet, you’ll have to make sure that it lasts you for a long time so that the lower water bills can allow you to offset the higher installation price.
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