The Best Toilet for Your Home | A Plumber’s Review of the Best Toilet Brands

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Thanks for watching The Grumpy Plumber! CLICK SUBSCRIBE for more unbiased, practical, no B.S. plumbing advice.

[@marleyjagger3693]

i guess Im asking the wrong place but does any of you know of a trick to log back into an instagram account..? I was stupid lost my account password. I love any help you can offer me.

[@judahkaden3524]

@Marley Jagger instablaster :)

[@marleyjagger3693]

@Judah Kaden Thanks for your reply. I found the site thru google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@marleyjagger3693]

@Judah Kaden it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thank you so much, you really help me out :D

[@judahkaden3524]

@Marley Jagger no problem xD

[@wavewatcheri1613]

You guys are the best! Thank you! I was my father's apprentice my whole life. He could fix ANYTHING! Replace a car engine, rebuild a transmission, put on a new roof, replace the heating system, put together your bike and fix your favorite toy! At about 8 years old, I was watching him out a 2nd floor window on a scaffold painting the house. I said, "I can help you paiint." After telling me a few times that it was too dangerous on a scaffold for me, he finally gave in and I climbed out the window and onto the scaffold where I sat happily painting the window trim until my mother came into the room and saw her daughter outside on the scaffold and had a fit, saying, "Frank, what is she doing on a 2nd floor scaffold?!?!" That was the end of my painting the window trim, but I loved it! I never knew what a repairman was until I moved away from home. As he got older and was on dialysis my father felt useless, so I would call and ask him to help me with whatever job I could find to do. He would tell me that he couldn't do the job, and I would reply that he knew HOW to do it and he could guide me through the job and we could do it together. (I knew how to do them, but didn't tell him.) He would come and they were special times spent together talking while doing the job. My fatherr passed away in 2008. A few years later, my home was hit by Superstorm Sandy. The first floor of my townhouse was damaged. My next door neighbor's fatherr was there every day helping fix her place up. I mourned the loss of my father more during that time than when he passed away. He, too, would have been here every day, and we would have done the jobs together. Ironically, today is Father's Day and I feel so privileged to have had him until he was 83. It's not a sad day, but a day of happy memories. Gentlemen, thank you for this video in which a son honors his father so much. Sir, you are not "grumpy". You are perfect and remind me so much of my father. A very Happy Father's Day to both of you, and thank you for providing this forum, on this day, that I randomly found and had the opportunity to remember my father. Happy Father's Day, Pop. I love you and miss you. ❤ To any other readers on this site, sorry for taking up so much room and going on a tangent. It's funny the way the heavens reach out to us. Be open to it. Some very wonderful things may lie ahead for you, too. Be well everyone and Happy Father's Day to all.

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Wavewatcher I, thank you so much for sharing this beautiful tribute to your dad and the very special relationship you both had. You sound like an amazing person yourself. You made Mrs. Grumpy Plumber cry as I read it. Jim feels so fortunate to have this opportunity to share his plumbing knowledge with so many people and in turn, help them solve problems. Your thoughtful comments made his Father’s Day extra special. Thank you! All the best to you.

[@philcampagna6367]

@@TheGrumpyPlumber i LOVE THE OLD GUY HES THE BEST

[@jimtownsend7899]

I first saw Totos when I was in Japan. The most clever plumbing appliance I've ever seen was a Toto. Over there, they don't have a lot of room. So in a bar or restaurant rest room, the sink was the top of the toilet tank, and the gray water drained into the toilet tank, and was used to flush the toilet. Not only did that eliminate the need for two fixtures in the room, but it cut down on water usage and waste. It made perfect sense to me.

[@pipscooter9201]

@@karlwithak. 18 gallons is insane

[@mattjacobson5123]

Dad, Son relationship - that's awesome, men! Just the way it's supposed to be yet so many don't enjoy. I was one of the blessed ones - just buried my Great Dad. Really enjoyed seeing the two of you interact. Keep it up. Plumbing is important but a good, respectful, close, honoring relationship is far more important! Cheers!

[@ThinkSimply]

Me too. Sorry for your loss man

[@wavewatcheri1613]

Loved your comment. It actually made me feel better about my own! I didn't focus on the plumbing either. I'm sorry for your loss. It's a bit late, but no less heartfelt, I just got here. Happy Father's Day to you. I have a feeling that someone wanted to reach out to you and I happen to be the very privileged and humble way that was found. What a special day!

[@malouteopaco9305]

Hello there, every time i sit on the toilet or get up, there is a sound, i feel like the tank is loose where do i tighten it Sir? Thank you, God’s blessing to you two!

[@Garga0]

Yes, a great comment. I wished it for myself but my dad tried not to have this relationship between us. It seems he wanted me to be out in the world with my own something, but also he was a little too much worried about my well-being and bothered with my relationship with others.

[@timbober1]

I repacked an old water hog with a Toto, now I’m replacing an American Standard with a Toto, the latest one I’m replacing is a low end standard height with a round bowl. If it is more money, as Jim said it’s going to be around forever, if you amortize the expense over its life it amounts to pennies. Thank you for the advice.

[@psingone]

respect for showing your dad proper respect and willing to listen to grumpy plumber

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

As an insurance adjuster, I came across a great plumber. I sent him to many homes. When it was my turn to replace, he installed Totos. I had never heard of them. He said they were the best and so far I have to agree wholeheartedly.

[@asht7899]

Which toto?

[@asingleton8295]

Your dad's a great storyteller and makes the industry sound glamourous. Thanks for sharing him with us.

[@neelimatravel]

But when we have an issue we run for their services 😂

[@waterheaterservices]

I became a toilet technician just for the prestige and status.

[@kathleenmathews6096]

We put toto toilets on our home years ago and they are great. We’ve moved and will be replacing these toilets with Totos. Yes, the price has gone up but still a good deal. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@emgong6169]

I don't know, but your dad reminds me of my college math teacher- so thorough, knowledgeable , n easy to understand.

[@shawnsmith5028]

Didn't realize how difficult it is to replace a toilet until I bought two American Standard's Champion 4 toilets. This toilet was leaking from the very first install. The home repair guy switched out the screws but it kept leaking. After removing the tank, I suspect the valve flush gasket was leaking. Then I read the reviews which revealed that the tanks and bowls would crack all by themselves over time, so I decided to take a loss (>$500) and dumped both toilets in the garbage. Ready to give Toto a try, this is the second youtube video recommending Toto.

[@mechellebass2845]

I renovated two bathrooms. I put American Standard's "Clean" model in both, one year apart, ada height. With the first one, my plumber said "oh, you got one of those" . My heart sank, thinking I had bought something sub par. He went on to explain that his sister got one and he told her he would never put one of those in again. It was because they are made in one piece, therefore heavier and a little awkward to handle. He manage it with a lot of grunting and sweating, but I absolutely love it. It operates perfectly and the sides on the bottom are smooth making it easy to clean. There's no condensation for it to collect hair, etc. A year later when it came time to install the second one, he politely turned me down. I got to hear another plumber, who was younger, grunt and sweat and swear, as he installed it.

[@MrRocksteady77]

Appreciate being part of the conversation. Thanks for posting. Felt like I was sitting in with my Dad.

[@KarenCurr]

Hello!!! We want to THANK YOU for doing this video and the interview with "the Grumpy Plumber"!! We were going to get a different toilet (and bidet) for our current remodel for 2 new bathrooms (we had only one toilet in our house from 1950 which flushed every time like a dream!). We were told toilets are toilets etc... but after living in a newer house that we purchased we knew it wasn't true and hated the newer low-flow toilet systems. As I did my research I found your video, and have been thankful ever since. Long story short, we purchased the Toto brand toilet (and the Toto bidet seats from our local Costco) for both bathroom remodels. Yes it was kind of pricey but if anyone has spent a night (or days) unclogging a toilet will know how much that is worth too. We love both of them- the Toto toilet and the bidet!! The toilets flush perfectly each time, no clogs. And of course maybe it is true that too much toilet paper clogs the system- but no need to worry about that now with the bidet. Thank you so much for publishing this video!!! I have subscribed, liked, and told everyone that I know about you guys! THANKS AGAIN!!!

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Karen, we can tell you are so excited because of your new Washlet toilet seat! Thanks for the testimony and positive review. You made this Grumpy Plumber’s day.

[@KarenCurr]

@@TheGrumpyPlumber Yay!! Glad to hear that you read and liked my review, I hope that the Grumpy Plumber isn't grumpy today and is smiling because he did good. Heck, he did fantastic. We are sooo thrilled! Haha!!

[@VicInCommentSection]

I'm a first-time homeowner and appreciate you sharing your experience and knowledge. Also, I think it's very cool that the information is also included in the description as a quick summary.

[@patrickdavis3409]

44 year plumber here Toto is the best period although you will see some complaints out there I’m not grumpy yet but give me a year or two

[@KarenCurr]

I totally agree!! Not about you being grumpy, but about Toto being one of the best. I'm a believer!! lol

[@papichulohoy]

How would you compate a toto to a 2003 Eljer Patriot?

[@patrickdavis3409]

@@papichulohoy I hate eljer

[@papichulohoy]

@@patrickdavis3409 Why is that Patrick, please relate your experiences with them. I've never really had a problem with them. I like the rim flush.

[@kimkats]

Just had a Toto Drake II installed a couple days ago. WOW. They are amazing. Gonna replace another old American standard with another Toto!

[@peacefrog0521]

In my condo 11 years ago, after long exhaustive research, i decided to spring for a Toto Eco-Drake II. 1.28 gpf, cyclone flushing action, ADA height. Probably overkill as I didn’t have a water bill (part of the association fee) so I didn’t see the water savings directly. But where the original Mansfield 3.5 gpf clogged almost daily, the Toto clogged maybe 5 times in 8 years. It was my only toilet so it was mission-critical. 😀 When I moved and bought my house a few years ago, one of the first things I had done was change out the Kohler for a Toto Entrada. The idiots who put in the Kohler used a 1.6 gpf tank on a 3.5 gpf bowl; it would barely flush my pee. The Entrada was less than $200 on Amazon, plus $125 to install. (The plumber I hired was impressed with my choice of toilet.) It also has a 1.28 gpf and ADA height, but standard (straight down) rather than cyclone flush, so it doesn’t clean the bowl quite as well. But that’s my only regret. If I’d known that I would have spent a bit more for a Drake with ADA height. (I’m actually thinking of getting a Drake to put upstairs and having the Entrada pulled out and moved downstairs, which I don’t use nearly as much.) Last year I bought a cheap plastic $30 bidet attachment, it fits between the seat and the bowl. They are commonly sold in the Middle Eastern markets in my area. I cut my TP usage by about two-thirds (and was laughing while others were hoarding it). It’s a manual cold water bidet but it was easy to install (I did have to tighten the packing nut on the supply valve when it leaked) and it works awesome. BTW I can clearly hear you Dad’s Michigan accent after having lived here for over 17 years.

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

peacefrog521, thanks so much for sharing your experiences with this old Michigan plumber!

[@magooracing]

Got our first Toto back around 2004, was amazed at how well it flushed. 2010 got a second Toto for the other bathroom. Great product.

[@asht7899]

Which toto?

[@breakinstuffandlikingit6821]

American Standard Quantum; easier to find than Toto and not crazy expensive. 3 of them in my house, 6 years old, no problems, no plunging. Great so far.

[@kimkats]

Totos are a lot easier to find now. If I can find ‘em in Lincoln NE you can find them about in any town! 🙂

[@noelducran6730]

I had to replace the three toilets which came with our new house twenty years ago,... they did not work!!! Builders grade Universal Rundle....junk !! Replaced them with American Standard Champion 4, elongated ADA height. Perfectly happy with them,....they have never failed to flush! Highly recommend them.!

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Noel, you are right about those Universal Rundle toilets! Those American Standards are good toilets.

[@Aniyah-Rose]

@@TheGrumpyPlumber my house is 20 years old and I replaced the main bathroom toilet with an as Champion 4 a few months ago. I am in a ranch style and my toilets sit back to back in the main and master baths. Now that I've changed the toilet in the main bath, when either toilet is flushed, the pressure pulls water from the opposite toilet and vice versa. The toilet pipes tie into the same waste pipe. I am told that this is the reason and also because my toilets are not back to back toilets. With this being said, can you suggest some good cost efficient back to back toilets that will no longer cause this issue. I would like something economical that cleans the bowl well and preferably known for no clogging. Any suggestions will help thank you so much.

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Hattie Graves, if you can find back to back toilets I will also sell you a bridge to nowhere! In all my years I have never heard of back to back toilets. If I was coming to do the work, I would check the vent/ vents to those toilets. If there was one vent, it might be plugged or both could be plugged. Take a garden hose and run water down the vents. The water will back up in the vents are plugged. ( Make sure the water does not run into another fixture and flood the house.) Check that out as it’s easy to do.

[@shaffer4220]

Interesting. I actually bought two Totos for our home sometime around 2000(or so?) and they worked THE best! Never had an issue. Thanks for your informative video.

[@saraemmerich]

Oh Man, I love this. My dad passed away 5 years ago and I would give anything to get some advice from him. I've been struggling with some piddly stupid repair and even though this didn't answer my question, I appreciate the no nonsense advice. I ❤️ the grumpy plumber. Reminds me of my dad and I needed that on this lonely Christmas Eve. Thanks. ❤️

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Dear Sara, you made this Grumpy plumber’s day with your kind comment. Could I help you with your piddly repair problem? I would be happy to give it a shot. Sorry for your loss.....holidays can be hard.

[@ILikeFireify]

Hi Sara, I lost my mom just before Christmas a year ago, it won't always be as hard as it is now. Blessings to you and don't be afraid to reach out to family and friends. One of the best places to make friends is at your local church. Go there to BE a friend and people will gravitate to you. Of course let The Lord be your comfort too.

[@babbs128]

While watching this video I was thinking how pleasant this feels because it reminds me of getting advice from my own Dad about house stuff, since he was in the building industry all my life. (Lost both within weeks five years ago So, yeah...sigh). Now if I could just figure out how to vent the dryer in my, hopefully someday reno'ed bath/laundry room. To all who read this, Peace be with you : }

[@saraemmerich]

@@babbs128 My dad was a builder too and I grew up on construction sites. I feel you. ❤️

[@saraemmerich]

@@TheGrumpyPlumber I don't check the email associated with this account often so sorry for my delay in response. Thank you so much for your kind offer. I ended up replacing the fill valve assembly and flapper and it fixed my problem, but I may take you up on your offer if another issue presents itself. I've probably watched 10 of your videos, just because I enjoy how you and your son converse with each other. ❤️ I don't think you're grumpy. 🙂 I think you are honest and no nonsense and I trust your advice. Thanks again for your offer, your videos and your kind words. Holidays are tough, but they are easier when a complete stranger offers a helping hand. Thank you. ❤️

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

You are making GREAT video memories with your Dad. Someday, you will be very glad you did this!

[@saraemmerich]

I 1000% agree.

[@berjo77]

Great to meet you fellas. As a Disabled Vet living on my VA disability, I try to do ALL my home repairs. So far, I’ve only needed help with siding and gutters. Thanks for the advice.

[@TheManzoormd]

Sir you got a very good son, very respectful to dad.

[@SciSciToys]

I hope my son can be like this when he grows up.

[@keithfreitas2983]

I have had 3 Toto toilets for the last 16 years. They even sent me a self closing seat when one broke. Changed the flappers only twice.

[@Iconoclasher]

After a bathroom remodel 5 years ago I went to Arizona and bought a pair of American Standard Cadet 4 toilets (1.6 gallon) for my home in California. They advertised it would flush 20 golf balls, and I think it would do it! I've never had to do a double flush. Jeffery Dahmer would have loved it!

[@olaines9154]

😮😂

[@rodbutler4054]

And an efficient and quiet flush is a bonus.

[@jaydrains2247]

In my opinion.. The best flushing toilet is a power flushing toilet, a black tank inside your toilet tank mainly used in commercial bathrooms but some bathrooms with bad pipe pitched toilet pipes.. some cheap brand toilets can be upgraded by changing the parts in the tank

[@mariannerollins6144]

Keep your honest informative videos coming. It’s a pleasure to watch.

[@davidszakacs6888]

I put an AS in my basement bathroom and it developed tiny almost imperceptible cracks in the back side, leaking enough to ruin the laminate flooring. I contacted AS and they asked for a picture and the codes inside the tank. They sent me a new bowl for free! It flushes perfectly. It’s the one they show flushing golf balls.

[@tamer1773]

I have two Toto's and one Kohler. The Kohler is pretty good, but the Totos are great. The Toto was recommended by my plumber who said it would cost more, but the return on the investment was worth it. After six years with one and five years with the other he was right.

[@cara2u]

The best tank flushing toilet hands down is the old school high wall mounted, near ceiling with long pull chain..

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Cara, it will also wash your bottom for you! They are great.

[@davidwoods607]

Straight talk .not afraid to name names I like that first time I saw your video .subscribe

[@fauxque5057]

I bought an unheard brand from Lowe's for the kids bathroom. They had an annoying habit of flushing a couple of rolls of paper at a time. With laminate floors the last thing you need is a flood. The brand was Penquin. The reason for buying it was it was advertised as an anti run over toilet. Hands down one of the best purchases I have ever made. It works by having 4 or 5 holes up under the front rim. If the water gets that high it goes in those holes and runs directly to the drain in the floor. It wouldn't prevent a flood if the large drain was plugged but if the s trap designed into the toilet gets clogged, which is where they usually do, then the toilet won't overflow. However we've since switched to bidets and there isn't much, if any, paper being flushed.

[@ttaylor7777]

Toto's are good, but can make a dripping sound internally. It is not a leak, but water dripping from the bowl to the drain. Just installed an American Standard with the VorMax flush, so far it has worked well.

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Toto comes with a separate trap so that the toilet can be used for different distances from the wall. This is a great idea. Not all of their toilets are like this. They have built in traps. The drip sound is caused from too much water in the trap seal. It will eventually seek the water level for the trap seal and stop dripping. Good luck with that American Standard, you are going to need it.

[@ttaylor7777]

@@TheGrumpyPlumber I look forward to it reaching level, it has only been three years. Maybe it will stop making the leaking sound by six years.

[@johnkrim8377]

ttaylor7777 , If you hear water dripping , something is leaking by in your toilet and needs to be fixed, it should not drip at all .👷🏻

[@ttaylor7777]

@@johnkrim8377 It is a design flaw in the Toto toilets. You can search on-line and find many complaints. There is no external leak, it is the sound from inside the lower section.

[@TundraMan]

I bought my first Toto toilet over 15 years ago. 11 years ago I bought a different house. We simultaneously owned both the old and new houses for a few months during the transition, and I loved the Toto so much that I swapped toilets between the two houses so I could keep it. That original Toto is still going strong in our master bathroom.

[@brensdaman926]

I have a Crane Galaxy from 2005. It's the old ballcock & flapper style with a 2.5 gpf. I've never used a plunger on it. I think the older ones were made better

[@chrisedmondson3205]

I agree that Toto rules, I have the Toto single piece ultra max comfort height, it’s great. I’ve done plumbing over 40 yrs

[@revmo37]

I enjoyed your video "Grumpy". I also like Toto. But in light of our aging population in Pittsburgh, I use what you call "ADA" toilets. I've been a Master Plumber for 35 years, and a County Plumbing Inspector the last 5 years. I also taught Plumbing school at night for 12 years. Ya know what's funny. The tall toilets were called "Handicapped" toilets in the 90's, Then switched to "ADA", Now because of our overly politically correct society, we are required to call them "Comfort Height" toilets. LOL... I also am a believer, as a single man, with installing a residential urinal with a simple Central Brass 1/2" self closing valve. Saves big on water. But as plumbing brothers sir, I'm inclined to agree with every tip you have just given. Enjoyed the video, you have a new subscriber !

[@jsparlin1]

rental guy here. use glacier bay.. works fine..problems i have is with older women using too much paper in septic systems.

[@kianekeo4644]

your dad is so adorable...thank you for the awesome tips. gonna to purchase my new 🚽 today

[@jimmclean9312]

Love Toto products. The bigger bore size makes all the difference. I had a customer who's teenage son lived on cheeseburgers and was everlasting plugging up the toilets. Changed them all to Toto, no problems ever since. Most toilets are a 2" bore Totos are 3''.

[@fosty.]

Have you had any experience with Caroma? They have 4"

[@KutWrite]

So... size matters?

[@crand20033]

My TOTO Drake clogs up every other day. I'm thinking about replacing it after only 4 months of use. I had to call roto rooter for the last clog it he charged $475. Not happy.

[@synewparadigm]

​@@crand20033it's crazy confusing. What toilet did you end up buying ?

[@crand20033]

@@synewparadigm I think my roommate used napkins to wipe himself which clogged the TOTO toilet. Doesn't matter what brand you buy. They will all clog. Be prepared with at least three types of un-cloggers, large snake, small snake, plungers, blasters and tools to take the toilet off the floor. Keep them handy.

[@marthajf73]

Regarding the recommendation to buy the taller seat version, some people are short, including me. I have no desire to have to climb on a stool to sit on a toilet or to have my feet not reach the floor.

[@annabanan5518]

The ADA toilet bowl height are a bit over an inch taller. 15" standard. 16.5" ADA.

[@rockjockchick]

Mood!

[@grantdefoort204]

I bought a AS 3 years ago, the golf ball ad. Worked good for 2 1/2 years, then started leaking water into the bowl. Replaced the silicone ring on the flapper valve. Still leaks into the bowl. Going to get the Toto Drake. As an aside, I'm an 80 year old non plumber but in the 1960's I worked as a handyman in a bungalow camp. 50 cabins, 50 toilets. They had been installed in the 1930-40's. Wooden tanks set a few inches above the bowl. Very few problems. Great flushing action.

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Grant, when I change a flapper valve where it seals to the flush valve, I always clean off the lime around that rim. But, I hope you really like the Toto. Thanks for sharing your interesting story.

[@Debbie-fj3jl]

I LOVE you guys!!! I have NEVER left a review on a youtube video, but you guys are AMAZING. NO BS and right to the point! Easiest research I have ever had to do.

[@michellepitzer9774]

The plumber I hired today said almost exactly what your dad said lol. He told me to get a Toto so I did. Smart men!

[@asht7899]

Which toto you got?

[@lawrencedelong9748]

Your Father is an Extremely Smart Man and he is " Not Grumpy " at all / He is just like my father and I love working with my Dad. OH YEA !

[@wayneswanson3294]

I'm replacing a 2003 Vitromex, in an area with a lot of limestone in the water supply. Flap valves go bad in a few months. They don't flush well, won't wash the bowl (paper sticks), and need to have a gallon pitcher of water dumped in the bowl to get them to finish the job. When I'm looking at replacements, I'm looking for reliable mechanisms that stand up to hard water, and get the job done, not how pretty it is or how little water it uses. Many of the toilet reviews complain about fancy flush mechanisms that leak (aquapiston), don't fit a plunger (several with square-ish exits at the bottom), or have complicated flush mechanisms with hard-to get parts. Suggestions?

[@marshallborder9089]

I have Had good luck with the Elongated American standard cadet two or three I think I have . It's been great , it's chair height or close too it . I think about ten years ago it was $250.00 each . American standard does make good toilet's , but don't skimp on the price .

[@gendyn58779]

$250 for a low end American Standard?? I got their Champion 4 for $199.

[@jonasirw1]

On my way to Home Depot now to buy a toilet. Huge props to your pops for sharing ~50yrs of practical real world knowledge

[@zingo2664]

We love the grumpy plumber, he is the best !!! 10/10

[@elizabethsuzuki1795]

Greetings! Your videos are terrific - very helpful. We have a Toto Drake II 1 gal model CST435CUFG - it's 3 years old and has worked like a champ......until recently! Suddenly it wouldn't flush even one single square of TP down on the first flush, but if we flushed it again immediately after the bowl refilled, it would flush. My husband snaked it with a 6' line. Then I had several conversations with Toto tech line guy and he was helpful until his suggestions didn't work. He decided it was a clogged air vent, which sounded plausible so we took the 25' snake up to the roof and it went straight down unimpeded. Toto tech advice stopped communicating after that. Had a young plumber in and he first raised the water level in the tank and then decided we need the 1.28 gal tank and offered to do that for $621 (not even an entirely new toilet - just the tank). I don't think it's the amount of water in the tank. When flushed the water rises in the bowl but the second flush works like it used to work. A plumber was at the office today and I talked with him and he said he thought it sounded like a clog that needed snaking again. My husband has lost interest in that. BUT when I told him about you he acted like he just might listen to you!! So if you have any suggestions I would really appreciate them! Thank you.

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Elizabeth Suzuki, it sounds like you either have one of the information stickers that are on the tank or lid that has gone down into the bowl or a cleaning capsule that went into the bowl. Remove the tank and look into the opening of the bowl and see if you can see anything. I’ve had that happen before. Another thing, get rid of the phone number of that kid who offered to sell you that tank. I’m pretty sure you have something that went into the bowl and is blocking the flush. It’s easy to remove the tank. Remove the water and take the two nuts off under the bowl. Just be careful as the tank is fragile. Hope this is the answer.

[@ianmacdonald1310]

Great stuff. I’m a plumber just getting ready for work and I enjoyed listening to the grumpy plumber. There’s no substitute for experience! I’m on board and I’m looking forward to watching more!

[@Blakehx]

Thanks for the info... never had Toto but heard good things! We’ve got a Gerber that’s worked flawlessly for over 20 years and an American Standard that’s been a problem since day 1... IDK why!

[@gingerp6631]

Toto toilets are the BEST hands down. Flushes well.

[@prestonthomas9406]

I have 3 American Standard golf ball toilets and they all leak around the floor. Replaced the seals 3 or 4 times so far with no sign of improvement. What a mess

[@tom95521]

I was worried my new 1.2 gal. toilet would require multiple flushes. It actually is better than my old 3 gal. toilet. Never have to use a plunger. It is a $275 Kohler.

[@ranger178]

my dad was a plumber he didn't like american standard very much either he said their quality had gone down over the years, but he was real old school born in 1916 he liked the brass toilet mechanisms not much of that stuff around anymore

[@marygibbs9497]

Great listening to you!! Thank you.... my eyes hurt from looking at all the toilets on the internet. I have an AS from 1953 and it still does the trick for my family. I appreciate your knowledge and advice of sticking to "what works" as opposed to " what's new". Now I am off to look at Toto's and see what they offer. Again..Thank you.

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Mary Gibbs, when I buy a good quality product and I know I will have it for a long time, it’s worth the price.

[@mattmonaghan5502]

For $200.00 the American Standard with dual flush valves are great! It's the one with the label that shows how it can flush golf balls. Nice height and flush ports under the rim....rim job cleaning every flush, can't go wrong for the price.

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Matt Monaghan, there is nothing wrong with an American Standard toilet. But, I’ve never pooped golf balls. Every toilet out there can do the same thing. It is a good price and I’m sure it works for you and a lot of people.

[@marktactay9764]

Thank you for sharing your experience and recommended brand. I see it commercially installed especially at airports and casinos though not many in residential homes. Plan to ADA upgrade also.

[@Blublod]

I agree with Grumpy's assessment, but I have American Standard cadets in a rental house that date from the 70s and they are still running strong.

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

I’m glad they work for you.....That’s when they were flushing on 5 gallons of water. Now they’re flushing on 1.2 gallons. Hang on to them!

[@Blublod]

@@TheGrumpyPlumber - You know what Grumpy? I actually put one-gallon bladders of water inside the tanks to lessen the water consumption, so by my measurement these toilets are now consuming about 3.5 GPF. They do flush very well and were built to last. That's why I've kept them. Keep up the good work.

[@Robgotlosttx]

Best toilet I ever got was 1.6 gallon American standard that thing would flush like it was out to impress

[@Red_Twizzler]

For longevity, try a Kohler Wellworth or Highline 1.6 gpf. with the canister flush valve.

[@rogerdale5451]

Kohler has gotten quite good at the siphon action in for the one piece at Depot, which used to make horrible swirlypoo/maybe flushers. I'm not all that long in the loins- just some extra above average, but my brother's Toto, I dip in the water when I sit and lean forward. Sorry to be a bit graphic.

[@TheBassfresh]

I'm a grumpy old plumber as well, nice to see the real deal on here!

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Thanks ol buddy!

[@Kittycat822]

I put American Standard in when I bought my last house....took them back to Lowe’s twice! Leaked and couldn’t get them to stop. Call AS and they new the tank to bowl seal was bad they were back ordered no fix...I got Kohler and not one issue in two years.

[@Aniyah-Rose]

Kit Otterstrom, exactly which Kohler did you purchase that you're having great results with?

[@Geonious]

HOLY CRAP!!! (pun intended) I just looked up Toto and they have some toilets going for $7k!!! Most of their toilets look like they are between $164-$875 (from Home Depot).

[@dperreno]

I can't speak to their current toilet models, but my 20 year old American Standard Champions are amazing! I put a Toto in a prior house in the '90's and it was a great toilet as well. I think that all of today's name-brand toilets work really well (especially compared to 25 years ago when the early lower flow toilets were awful!)

[@nickg545]

I agree. In my experience the Totos are the best. They cost more, but they work much better than the two American Standard models I also bought, trying to save a little money.

[@Heeman5]

Great information. I like opinions from experts. Saves me a lot of time in research. Thank you!👍🏼🤙🏼💪🏼

[@williameason1194]

Main problem in retrofitting in older homes is insufficient venting and tight turns downstream.

[@pamclarkson1746]

Hi and thank your for your video. I have 3 toto clayton toilets in my home. We have been in our home 20 years and installed these new. No problem except changing out insides about twice in 20 years. For the last year, the master bathroom toilet that is being used all the time, does not flush very well. I have done everything possible to fix this, changed out parts, cleaned all holes under rim and as far back as I can reach in the outlet/inlet holes. I am getting little black particles that seem to float in to the bowl and settle on the bottom of the bowl. I think those black particles are from the black rubber gaskets that hold the tank on to the toilet. Have had 3 plumbers here and my sewer is not clogged. Sometimes holding the lever down helps, but not much anymore. Do I need to get a new toilet? The plumbers couldn't believe these were 20 years old! They are very clean and look like new even in the tank. Help!!!!

[@ed1pk]

Buy a Toto ultramax toilet. That’s all I use in all my rental properties. You won’t regret it. Considering your current one lasted 20 years, you got your money’s worth. 👍

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Here’s a suggestion....I had a customer who had the same problem. What happened was, when the cleaning service dumped their buckets of water down the toilet, the rags inside the buckets got flushed down. This caused a drain problem. We discovered this when we pulled the toilet. Did any of your three plumbers pull the toilet and clean the drain from that point? A new toilet will not fix the problem if the drain is plugged. Another thing that happened to a customer was that the paper labels in the toilet tank went down the flush valve and got caught between the tank and the bowl causing a poor flush about every other time. The way I discovered this was by pulling off the flapper and seeing the label. Another thing, have you ever put toilet bowl cleaners in the tank? They can go down the flush valve and get caught. Good luck. I hope you find the problem because it is a good toilet.

[@dittoclown]

Toto does have a good flush but they don’t wash the sides of the bowl very well. Kohlers with the class 5 flushing system wash the bowl very well.

[@KhuBear]

Omg, I’ve watched your Hawaii travel videos! We’re doing some home renovations… never did I ever think I’d stumble upon a video by you about toilets.

[@ToddTube1]

Glacier Bay toilets are not made by Kohler they are made in China, contracted by a company called Foremost Groups based in the US.

[@bhodges00]

Glacier Bay is a Homedepot brand. I just installed a faucet made by Glacier Bay.

[@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN]

Glacier Bay toilets are trash

[@muth7813]

I love everything you've shared in this video. Thank you! I did want to comment on seat height. ADA toilets are a godsend for certain people but a nightmare for others. That's why the Squatty Potty is so popular. That said, if my next toilet happens to be perfect in every way except for the height, I guess I'll invest a few more bucks in a Squatty Potty, lol. Thanks again for your helpful information.

[@Kush333]

Thanks was just doing some research on buying toilets and now will be looking at Toto, based on your dads recommendation. Thanks!

[@maktub305]

Thank you 🙏 so much for this video and the sincere and unbiased opinion. I’ve been researching toilets and TOTO was at the bottom of the list... not anymore. Nothing like hearing it from a profesional and grumpy plumber😉 Heading out right now to replace an old stained gray toilet. (By the way the last 3 seconds made me laughed all the way to the store.) You just earned a subscriber👍

[@oakcliffpride]

I love Toto I still have old Koehler toilets 20 years old but still working if I ever replace I will replace with a Toto but I have a Toto cast iron kitchen sink dual basin enamel microban coating!! It’s is beautiful and so functional we love it .

[@steve89084]

Thanks for the insights. I went with a Kohler and it works very well compared to the horribly flushing one it replaced.

[@090403created]

May I know which model you bought?

[@tommyers477]

Great video! It's clear the Grumpy Plumber knows what he's talking about! Is there a preferred toilet 'innards' brand? Korky? Fluidmaster? Another brand/style?

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Tom Myers, I like Fluidmaster fill valves aka ballcock. If I’m repairing a Kohler toilet, I use Kohler original parts. Same for American Standard toilets. For Toto, I use their fill valve and flush valves or their flapper valve. On all top brand toilets, you will find the model number either stamped into the ceramic or inked on the back wall of the tank. If you have problems, call the manufacturer as they will help you locate the parts needed.

[@marjoriejudge5348]

used to see Eljer in older homes - still have a Universal (from 1957) in one of our bathrooms - thank you so much for all these tips ! !

[@zuzuspetals9281]

That's what we have now and were advised to look at replacing but I'd rather not, and after researching I don't think we will.

[@rhmayer1]

Yep. Just commented above that my two Eljers, from 1960, are finally being replaced. They started having problems, one just minor, about 5 years ago. The house has been vacant, but now I'm restoring. Getting new flooring and figure now's the time to get a more water-efficient toilet. But yeah, the old Eljer lasted a pretty long time.

[@danradetsky8549]

I agree. Toto toilets are very good. I installed one and am very happy with it.

[@ENC_Mark]

Enjoy your KZbin channel and your insight into the plumbing world through the eyes of a real world plumber. What’s your opinion of the Toto Drake two piece toilet?

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

I own two of them. So thumbs up! I find them to be the easiest to repair, install and install a washless toilet seat (which you would love to have).

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Thanks for your advice. I agree that the small height increase for an ADA compliant (“comfort height”) toilet makes a noticeable difference, at only a slight price increase.

[@kevin7151]

Have all three brands mentioned in my home. Like Toto the best by far. Others work fine, but not nearly as well as the Toto. If I renovate any further, Toto it will be

[@asht7899]

Which toto?

[@kevin7151]

@@asht7899 I don't think they make the model I have any longer, but something similar to the Promenade line. It is a 2 piece elongated unit in cotton, nothing fancy. If I recall, it was under $500 when we installed it years ago. Works well and would recommend highly.

[@chefbambu9382]

Excellent. My plumber is father & daughter team and wouldn't use any other as I love to see and hear them workout an issue. It's the way America was built, family.

[@jameschristiansson3137]

We bought the Gerber Hinsdale 1.28. It can be set up to flush with even less water. The single rim jet means cleaning the bowl less often in our experience. Pretty much a clog-proof toilet. Toto is also great, of course. Maybe Toto forced everyone else to up their game. A lot of good models to choose from these days seems to me.

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Yes, we had all kinds of problems with water saver toilets and then came Toto that showed all these old American manufacturers how to make them flush.

[@joshuamoore24_7]

I went to a technical college for plumbing in 2000 and have been doing plumbing since just not as much the last 5 years. These three brands Kohler, Toto, and American Standard are the three toilet types I have set the most. Also some Crane toilets in apartments. The Kohler's have been the #1 toilets I have installed in large custom homes and medium sized custom homes the most. Although I have set a few Toto low boys also. The Kohler three bolt seems to be the #1 toilet I have set.

[@cerir4033]

I'm curious, when I as shopping new kitchen faucets, I read reviews of people complaining they could not get kohler parts... and I mean, long delays... also noticed the need for parts awfully early in the ownership of their new faucet... are toilet parts standard or, easier to find parts for some brands if brand specific parts are needed? thinking of those waiting over a month for some faucet part, not being able to use the kitchen sink

[@jasonorgan499]

Very good. Frank to the point! Love it.

[@robertdelaplante7326]

A pleasure to listen to you. Full of info...nice son...you did a great job raising him to be respectful...learned a lot from you...not just plumbing 😊

[@mr.redneck2715]

I remodeled all three of my bathrooms and put three different of the best toilets in. The American standard 1.6 is by far the best flushing of the three major brands.

[@G.G.T.]

I have 2 very treasured 70's era 5 gallon American Standard toilets (idiot broke my 3rd, still mad about that 10 years later!) they are WONDERFUL!! VAAAA-WOOOOSSSHHHH!!!!!!!.....like a REAL MAN's toilet

[@rakentrail]

We've been using Mansfield brand low flow toilets for 5 years now with no problems. (6 rental units)

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Those are great toilets. I’ve installed a lot and forget about those. Used them for years and recommend them. Thanks for the comment.

[@u2mister17]

I was a professional drain cleaner for 20 years before I spent the next 19 repairing all plumbing. I cleaned 30,000 drains and Mansfield "Water Closets" are very good and inexpensive. Now faucets, I recommend Moen or Delta. They are not as fancy because they use their own distinct proven cartridges. Charmin, any type, is a problem when used in any toilets. Sam's club and some others are using Charmin under other names.

[@rakentrail]

@@TheGrumpyPlumber Yeah, I actually had bad luck with Kohler toilets. 2 in a row from home depot and both had an internal defect that released sewer gas into the rooms. Great vids BTW!

[@rakentrail]

@@u2mister17 Moen? "Guaranteed To Leak For Life"! IMHO JUNK! BTW, I held a masters license in 2 states in the northeast before moving to the southeast to go into a new business.

[@u2mister17]

@@rakentrail Sheesh, I thought I was giving tips to a landlord. No idea I commented to Apollo.

[@number9er1]

American Standard's cadet...champion 4 at HD has 1.2 gal and an insidious problem after a few years of 'ghost flushing'. Seems the large - 5" diameter - gasket, develops bubbles in the membrane and allows a small amount to leak out and then the toilet refreshes, or tops up the water level. It can go on every 10 minutes or so.. send for the replacement gasket ( I ordered 2 ). A pretty easy repair, but even then it still leaked until I rotated the gasket and it seemed to find its place ...Finally !

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

Kohler had similar problems with their toilets. Glad you were able to fix yours.

[@francesfinnerty3753]

I’d like to get Toto but it’s a bit too expensive for my budget. I’ve heard American Standard is not as good as they used to be..is that true? Is Koehler the second best toilet in your opinion?

[@tommitchell8257]

American standard cadet pro 3

[@steveolto9805]

He is absolutely right, most clogs are happening because of the toilet paper. I rip mine in half before throwing it into the bowl Have been doing that for some 3 years now which is when I figured it out on my own. Have not had even one clog since. It works!

[@bigdave5707]

I replaced the toilets in my last house with Totos. They're great toilets and very hard to clog.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

"I missed the rains down in Africa. Gonna take the time to do the things we never had." Ooops! Wrong Toto! 😁😁😁

[@hijodelaisla275]

Challenge accepted!

[@MarvinStroud3]

I just bought a Toto. It flushes just fine. Thanks for the video.

[@jamesflynn10]

I’ve had good luck with a Glacier Bay Power Flush model from Home Depot. It was inexpensive to buy new, but not sure about when it might need replacement parts because of the vacuum assist. For now, it works nice like the commercial grade toilets you might see in public restrooms. I definitely did consider Toto, but with an entire home remodel going on, I’m trying to stretch a dollar at least for now. The one thing I won’t do is try to flush the pool balls down it, but they claim it will do it! I might have paid about $165 or something in that range, so no disappointments. If it proves to be problematic, I can change it out and finally go for the Toto.

[@KutWrite]

Golf balls, maybe?

[@fortunatedad7695]

I installed one in my father in laws and when i have to will be putting one in my house. They are a good performer! I saw a plumber that put it to the test and it actually took 15 pool balls....yes 15. I was pretty amazed myself. I have thousands of these stealth flush toilets at my old work and they are pretty solid.

[@peterfettig8666]

@@KutWrite No. Pool balls. That's what they claim.

[@1957rickster]

TOTO Toilet. I have had 5 TOTO Toilets and have not had any issues with what they flush. I HAVE had issues with the construction and how they flush. 1 - TOTO’s inside tank flush mechanism is a round piston that goes down into a cylinder. The mechanism hangs up and does not seal at times. It does not matter how old your TOTO is - this can happen at any time. I have added a large lead EGG shaped fishing weight to the top of the piston to help assure it goes down. This has worked very well but not perfect. The inside tank flush mechanism is not the old “flapper” style. I do not know if the other brands current models use the old rubber stopper/flapper(inexpensive to repair) or not. I am only familiar with TOTO. 2 - The flush handle on the outside that is connected to the inside tank lift rod is an issue. They did not build the tank top to accommodate a proper swing of the interior lift arm. A hard push of the handle can result in the handle being stuck in the down position. This lets the water run until the handle position is corrected. As the homeowner I know how to flush so this does not happen, but the grand kids don’t, and the handle constantly hangs up after they flush. The flush mechanism should be kid proof. 3 - The bowl Interior surface or glaze lets debris stick to it unlike any other brand I have ever seen.

[@TheGrumpyPlumber]

I appreciate your comments on the Toto toilets. I recommend you change the flush valve. If you have a one piece toilet, there are only three screws to remove the flush valve. On the tank type, just remove the tank and remove the large 3” nut and install the new flush valve. You have to make sure you have the correct flush lever to alleviate the sticking problem. I agree that the glaze in the bowl is not the greatest. I recommend you call Toto (1888 295-8134) and give them the number found ( in black ink) on the back wall right hand side of the inside of the tank. They will give you the correct part numbers of the flush valves and tank levers. P.S. that canister flush valve was designed to make the 1.2 gallon flush.