Benefits of a Dual-Flush Toilet in Lincoln & Loudon County, VA

Been toilet shopping lately?  If not, prepare yourself for a big surprise when you arrive at your favorite bath remodeler’s or home center.  Because gone from the shelves and water-guzzlers that may still be populating one or more of the bathrooms in your home.

Not that long ago, in fact, toilets were made that consumed up to seven gallons per flush.  Needless to say, that was well before the ecology movement started kicking into high gear.  To help conserve tons and tons of water, a new wave of toilets was mandated by law that consumed 3 – 5 gallons per flush.

That sounds pretty reasonable, right?  Well, it USED to sound pretty reasonable until just a couple of years ago.  And then the government said “too much water is still being wasted,” and took bold, aggressive steps to cut back toilet water consumption by more than half.

And today, we’re all better off as a result.  So now when you go looking for a toilet, you’ll have two basic options waiting for you:

• Low flush, with a maximum of 1.6 gallons per flush
• Dual flush, with as little as 1.02 gallons of water needed per flush

Dual-flush toilets, as the name implies, have two buttons and no handle.  One button is for a half flush (1.02 gallons), the other for a full flush (1.53 gallons).  The reduced amount amount of water is compensated for by a big increase in flushing pressure.  No wasted water, and no need to double flush.

How perfect is that?

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy about a dual-flush toilet in your home:

• Sleek, European design complements any decorating style

• A family of four can expect to conserve about 2,400 gallons of water per year compared to the same number of flushes with older style toilets

• Less water consumed also means a reduced water bill

If you need a new toilet, call Your 1 Plumber now and save yourself a trip to the store.   Or, if you’ve already purchased a new toilet and need expert installation, we’re just the folks who can help you, with your 100% satisfaction guaranteed.