Toilets are rated by how many gallons they use per flush, or GPF, and that number drives both the water bill and the flush performance. New toilets use a fraction of what older ones did.
The history
Older toilets used several gallons per flush, while modern high-efficiency models use 1.28 GPF or less, and the savings add up across a household.
The performance
A well-designed low-flow toilet clears the bowl as well as an old water-waster, but a poorly designed one may need a double flush.
The label
The GPF is printed on the bowl or in the specs, and it is the quickest way to compare models.
The rebate
Many utilities offer rebates for replacing an old toilet with a high-efficiency one. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Austin, the savings can cover much of the cost.
The savings
Swapping a 3.5-GPF toilet for a 1.28-GPF model can save thousands of gallons a year. The rebate often covers part of the cost.
The call
Save water without giving up the flush. Call 888-217-3585 and Austin Home Plumbing Co will match you with an Austin pro.
Plumbing in Austin: what to know
In Austin, hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Travis County — from Manor, Bee Cave and Pflugerville to ZIP codes like 78703, 78705, 78712 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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