In 1994 Federal law mandated that all newly installed toilets must clear the bowl with no more than 1.6 gallons per flush. Today there are a variety of available water saving toilets to choose from, and your 1st Choice Plumbing Inc. technician can help you make the best choice for your home needs. Well known companies that offer water saving toilets include: Toto, Kohler, American Standard, Caroma, Gerber and  others.

Let’s Look at Low Flow Toilet Options

The Low Flush Toilet

The low flush toilet complies with federal regulations by consistently using 1.6 gallons per flush. Talk with your 1st Choice Plumbing Inc representative about selecting the make and model that best meets your needs.

The Dual Flush Toilet

Dual flush toilets are more and more popular and are rapidly become the standard choice. They save money by offering two flush options, a 1.6 gallon or less flush for solid waste and a 1.28 or less gallon flush for liquid waste. Contact our office at 410-967-6547 for more information about dual flush toilets

High Efficiency Toilets (HET)

Toto HET

High efficiency toilets use advanced techniques in toilet bowl design, increased outlet width and wider surface area to reduce water use to 1.28 gallons per flush. Some states, such as California already require this level of water conservation, so looking ahead it makes sense to consider buying a high efficiency toilet. Call us today at 410-967-6547 for more information.

Ultra High Efficiency Toilet (UHET)

Toto UHET

Thanks to the drive for greater water conservation, plus healthy company competition, a number of manufacturers are now producing toilets  that can clear the bowl using as little as .8 gallons per flush. These UHETS use various types of patented hydrolic technology to provide a pressure assisted flush that empties the bowl with much less water. Contact the 1st Choice Plumbing Inc  office at 410-867-6547 for more information.

Luxury Toilets

Aside from water conservation, there are many options for adding comfort and beauty to your bathroom experience. Top of the line modern toilet features include:

• Motion activated, hands free,  seat lift and close
• Self cleaning heated water wands for toilet paper free cleaning
• Efficient air drying
• Heated seat and foot warmer
• Illuminated panels and music

Contact our office at 410-867-6547 to learn about advanced toilet options.

Other Toilet Options

New varieties of toilets are entering the market daily.  Popular choices include pressure and power assisted toilets, often in combination with dual flush control, and waterless urinals. For more information about the latest available toilet options contact our office at 410-867-6547