Whether you're moving into a brand new home, or you're moving into a pre-existing home, the toilet bowl can be one of the most important components in a house. All toilets are not the same. Size, shape, flushing mechanisms, comfort, and water-savings capability can all come into play if you're seeking a toilet that best fit your needs. Choosing the wrong toilet can end-up being a pain in the butt, literally. Yes, color and cost can matter, but water conservation and power are two things that you should really be looking at. If you have a large family, then purchasing a toilet that possesses a powerful flush is mandatory.
Unlike other home appliances and components, a good toilet can be as important for your home as a good home security system. Yes, the toilet is one of the more personal components for obvious reasons. You may not actually spend too much time using it, but when you do, the perfect toilet can make you appreciate the finer things in life to a certain degree.
Things To Consider
Toilets don't seem to get much respect, especially when comparing it to other home components, but it gets more use than just about any other element in your home. Some toilets sit low to the floor while others sit much higher. A person's physical height and weight should also be brought into the equation.
Which Toilet Should I Choose?
1. The two-piece toilet is probably the most common form of a commode in the US. For installing this device, the tank and the bowl must be put together to create a single unit. Two-piece toilets tend to sit higher than one-piece toilets, which makes them ideal for taller individuals. Thanks to their basic design, these devices are generally easy to clean as well as easy to repair.
2. The one-piece toilet is sleek, durable and ideal for smaller sized bathrooms. In most cases, one-piece toilets are a bit more expensive than their two-piece counterparts, and they tend to sit lower to the floor, which is ideal for average-sized people
3. The smart toilet may be the best overall choice since it's more comfortable as well as fully functional. Smart toilets are loaded with innovation such as heated seats and automatic flushing capabilities. These devices are great for large families because they'll offer the benefits of:
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Self-Cleaning Wands
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Air Drying Capability
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Automatic Open & Close Feature
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UV Light Sanitization
How Can My Toilet Conserve More Water For Better Efficiency?
As stated above, toilets can use a lot of water, and water leakage can make the situation even worse. The standard toilet tends to use three to five gallons of water with every flush, and the bathroom accounts for the most usage of water in a home. Toilet-water conservation should be every homeowner's goal, and there are cost-effective tools that can drastically decrease water usage. By implementing a dual-flush converter, your home will save thousands of gallons of water per year. This device offers two flushing options for fluids and for solids. All you have to do is adjust the settings, and the right amount of water will be used during each flush. Depending on your actual toilet, these devices can cost between $25 - $150.
Fill cycle diverters are another good option for homeowners to conserve water, and they're fairly cheap in price. These devices are tiny, and they'll attach to the toilet fill hose. If you're on a budget, fill cycle diverters will conserve as much as one-half gallons of water per flush, and their price range is between $2 - $19.
In the end, having a great looking toilet can be eye-catching, but no one is really spending large amounts of time in a bathroom. All great looking toilets won't necessarily get the job done, which is why functionality should always be the main goal.
