How much louder is this toilet's flush compared to gravity-flush types?
1595318
It is at least twice as loud. It isn't as loud as the flush you get in a public toilet but it is louder than a standard home toilet. It is more of an explosive release of the water rather than the slow release from the gravity toilet. After the first couple of days we were used to the sound and now I can sleep through it. The increased noise is worth not having to deal with clogs and the leaky flapper-balls on the standard toilets.
1595319
Not very much. To tell the truth, to hear the sound of a successful flush, as opposed to to sound of an unsuccessful one, is something comforting, to anyone. It is not something that will wake you up at night, if that is what you are asking. The biggest difference is that it simply works.
1595320
About 50% louder. Noticeably but not too loud. Works better than any standard toilet. I've had it for a while and still think it was a great decision.
1595321
Its a good bit louder but it worth it we have not had to use the plunger sence we installed it way over a year ago has more water in the bowl so doesn't need to be cleaned as fast I have been very happy but we have well water and live in the country
1595322
It has a definite "whoosh", but not enough to worry about. The performance is well worth the slight nuisance - in fact, it is music to your ears just knowing it is working.
1595323
It definitely has a distinct, powerful sound when you flush but not that much louder that it would disturb anyone. I started with one and now I have them in all three of our bathrooms.I will never go back to the gravity type flushing systems unless they stop making power assisted flushers.
1595324
It is a lot louder than conventional toilets but who care you will have a great flush. Get it.Thanks Michael.
1595325
It is a lot more forceful than a regular toilet though not as embarrassing loud as a similar Kohler model. We've owned both and much prefer the American Standard over the Kohler.
315893
Yes this is a pretty powerful flush with inner pressure tank. It pushes water down while flushing really powerful yet a lot quieter than the commercial tiolets. Technology has came a long way with power & soft on the ears. Very pleased & impressed.
1702490
I would say it does better than the swirly-type toilet. It also has the sanagloss which resists dirt better. Never had one clog with this toilet and that is far more important than the occasional mess people make. I clean mine quickly every day as recommended by flylady using MILD detergents, and could not be happier.
91696
I never noticed before, but I guess it is a good bit louder than some others. I am a life long construction worker and can tell you all about annoying loud noises though and this shower head is definitely not one of them.
115747
I also have the Rialto and used this to repair the toilet. I don't believe that it increased our flush strength.
1625309
We recently got two of these and found that both are fairly loud, but one much more so than the other. Also, the worst noise is not from the initial rush of water, but during the final gurgle as the last of the water goes into the pipe. In one of these it's pretty bad. (Maybe I'll contact American Standard about it, as another responder mentioned doing.)Fill is almost silent. Flush is much stronger than average, but I suspect ours would not pass all the "tests" in the American Standard video of this model.
1250420
The high flush is very powerful. The plumber who installed it said he thought it was a great toilet. There is quite a bit of exposed porcelain in the bowl that tends to get dirty and the flush does not quite remove that. No issue with carrying away anything in the bowl though. Overall very happy with it.
51104
Its not much louder than stock. It's got a deeper tone that I enjoy. But I wouldn't call it loud.
91698
I think the shower head is a bit louder than others but I wouldn't describe it as extremely loud. What I noticed when I installed that it isn't the showerhead making the noise so much as the shower valves. Remember, this low GPM showerhead increases pressure in the mixer valves. After I installed I discovered mine let out a whine if I don't open them fully. However, I just re-learned how to adjust the knobs and the whine went away.
1885934
Yes, very flushable. I filled my toilet over 1/2 full one time just to see how well the (new) high efficiency toilet works. It took like 10 flushes, but all made it down perfect. If you add too much at once time, it sort of gets muddy in the toilet. So flush after every two scoops into the toilet if you are worried.
1188271
It's probably not the most quiet flush, but it's not bad. For a low flow toilet it works really well. You can add on a soft-close lid for any toilet.
453921
It's no louder than most. It works great though. I've used mine for cooling in the summer and air circulation at all other times. I don't find the nose bothersome for sleeping, but I want white noise anyway. Id say it's a 6.... but most probably are a 5 to 6.
1696176
I think it's very quiet. In fact, I'm thinking about replacing my other 15 year old toilet with another Toto because it seems so loud in comparison.
1663920
Its not very loud at all, I wish I had a decibel meter to answer you properly, but I will say you hear more of a "whoosh" from the air moving than anything. It also depends on the setting because while none of the settings are loud by OTR vent standards, the lowest setting is very soft. We've never had to yell to converse with one another even on the highest (loudest) setting. I hope this helps.
495642
ive had mine for a while now and I haven't had any problems with it I like mine and would recommend it. I have had both flushes and I like the hand flush
1633417
Yes, it is higher than a regular toilet. Really nice too. Best toilet ever owned. In fact, I own 2.
1085445
On low pretty quiet , but on high yes it is louder . It does not bother me though.