Efficient toilet facts and savings information

Efficient toilets help a lot of Portland home owners save money. In a city where being green is a way of life, it may not shock you to find so many options for lowering your carbon foot print even in your bathroom.

Here are some facts about efficient toilets and how they can save you money.

What is an efficient toilet?

These are toilets built with pressure assistance, meaning less water is used per flush. Most of these toilets average about 1 gallon per flush, a half-gallon less than standard single-flush toilets.

Toilets designed to use pressure assistance or other systems are popular in areas with little access to fresh water. Grey water, or recycled water, may not be an option for some homes. The best answer is to use  efficient appliances and fixtures, since their benefit is ongoing for the long life of high-efficiency models.

How does an efficient toilet save me money?

Rural areas that do not have reservoirs servicing the local water supply especially benefit from toilets designed to flush with efficiency. Less water goes into the septic tank, and less water is drawn from well systems with these toilets. This lowers both water and electric bills (for wells with an electric pump).

For areas with reservoir access, most residents tend to take the water supply for granted. Some people actually use their toilets as a watery waste basket, or else flush multiple times because they think it helps clean the toilet. It is best to avoid flushing too often, and having efficient toilets reminds users that water conservation is important.

Will using an efficient toilet be different from other models?

Only if you have a plumbing problem. Traditional toilets have mechanical components that most people know how to fix when, for example, the toilet keeps running or if it will not flush.

Efficient toilets are constructed to lower the risk of mechanical problems. That said, if you do have a problem with your toilet, it can take some extra plumbing knowledge to fix one. Using the toilet will not be much different than a traditional model, however. Doing your business and then touching the flush handle will be exactly the same for you, though the savings on your water bill will feel better than using a regular toilet.

Where do I find an efficient toilet?

Check online for efficient toilet prices, or speak with an efficient toilet expert atPlumb Tech. We can answer your questions and help you with installation!