Things to Look for When Shopping for a New Toilet

While most people spend a lot of time shopping around for items like TVs, refrigerators, washers and dryers, they don’t always invest that same time when shopping for a new toilet. In many cases, people simply opt for whatever is cheapest without doing much research. That’s a little surprising when you consider how much time people spend using their toilets on a daily basis. Here are some of the things you should look out for when shopping for a new toilet for your home or business.

How much water will your new toilet use?

You might not realize it, but you use a lot of water every time you flush your toilet. To minimize the amount of water you use, consider choosing a toilet that is specially designed to use fewer gallons per flush. Low-flow models have greatly improved since they were first introduced about 20 years ago, and there are some high-efficiency toilets that use as few as 1.28 gallons per flush.

Will your toilet include any special features?

There are many modern toilets that come with all kinds of bells and whistles. For example, you can get toilets with everything from heated seats to self-cleaning mechanisms. Although you might ultimately decide you want several of these add-ons, you should consider the potential expense of having to repair one or more of them in the future. Make sure you’re comfortable maintaining the extra features on a toilet before you commit to buying it.

What will your toilet cost?

Finally, you’ll need to think about the cost associated with purchasing a toilet prior to buying one. Generally speaking, you should steer clear of purchasing the “contractor special” that will run you less than $100. It’ll do the trick, but it probably won’t provide the powerful flush you’re looking for. Instead, look for a high quality toilet that will flush properly and stand the test of time.

At Freedom Septic Service, we know the value of a good toilet. We’ve been providing residential and commercial clients with our excellent septic services for more than 20 years. To learn more about how we can help, call us at (410) 795-2947 today.