One of the most important water fixtures in your home is also the most neglected. The common toilet is a plumbing marvel that has undergone amazing transformation, since its creation. What was once considered a luxury is now part of every home and multiple bathrooms are not uncommon. People typically only think of their toilet when something has gone wrong. Normally replacement is only done when there is physical damage to the unit or during a remodeling project. Plumbing repair specialists recommend replacing older toilets, even if they are not broken. The advancements in technology has made many new models far more efficient and may lower the overall utility bills significantly.

Most people are familiar with the standard toilet design, where the tank sits on the back of the bowl. San Jose plumbing companies explain that this traditional design has served home-owners well and is still the dominant toilet used in most construction. They are cheap and come in a wide range of designs. These are the most common toilets used in construction because of the costs and ease of installation.

Sacramento plumbing companies tell us that low flow toilets came into the market over a decade ago. They utilize high pressure to reduce the amount of water required to flush. These designs did not have a very smooth start in the market place. Rumors abounded that it took two flushes to fully clear the toilet, making them less efficient than their standard counterparts. The price was higher and there were limited designs available. Times and technology has changed. Low flow toilets are again starting to become more popular. More efficient designs and adjustable settings make them more than comparable to standard toilets. There are even dual flush systems that allow different amounts of water to be used depending on the type of waste that needs to be flushed. These units are still more expensive than their standard predecessors, but demand is increasing and they are starting to come down in price. More designs are available than ever before, allowing them to be fit into virtually any plumbing schematic and bathroom decor.

Raleigh plumbing companies explain that wall mounted toilets are a becoming a popular new design, for modern bathrooms. They are taken from an old design where the bowl is is mounted to the drainage system, through the floor. Rather than having the tank mounted to the bowl, it is detached and mounted on the wall. The tank is connected to the bowl by a set of minimal pipes for the water. Wall hung tanks provide a new level of design efficiency. The tank is typically mounted at a higher point to the bowl than traditional designs. This allows greater water pressure to be achieved through using the sheer force of gravity. This higher pressure results in far more effective flushing and draining. Tanks that are hung on the wall provide a unique aesthetic quality. Some models will even have the tank mounted inside the wall. This provides a very unique and minimalist approach to decorating the bathroom area. Due to the complexity of the installation and more expensive design, they have not gained the widespread popularity that other toilet systems have enjoyed.