Dual-flush toilets use less water for liquid waste and more for solid waste. Here is what Boulder homeowners should consider before upgrading.
How dual flush works
A dual-flush toilet has two buttons: one for a light flush and one for a full flush. The light flush uses roughly half the water of a standard flush, which adds up fast in a busy household.
The savings
Toilets are the biggest water user in most homes. In Boulder County, a dual-flush unit can cut toilet water use noticeably over a year, especially in a family bathroom that gets heavy use.
The tradeoffs
The lighter flush sometimes needs a second push for solids, and some early models had more mechanical parts to fail. Newer designs are far better than the first generation.
Installation
Replacing a toilet with a dual-flush model is the same job as any toilet swap — new wax ring, proper seating, and a level flange. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines A pro can do it in about an hour.
Upgrade smartly
If your toilet is old anyway, dual flush is a good reason to replace it. Call 888-217-3585 and Boulder Plumber Connect will match you with a Boulder pro for a clean install.
Plumbing in Boulder: what to know
In Boulder, freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Boulder County — from Louisville, Superior and Lafayette to ZIP codes like 80310, 80304, 80301 — 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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