I had many concerns about needing to order 2 toilets at the same time back in December, 2012- as family was coming into town to celebrate the holidays. I just didn't know first hand, how well these toilets worked.
After "experiencing" so many (BAD) low flush/high efficiency toilets at people's homes or in small offices etc- you know, the ones that clog just from using a little toilet paper and (nothing else...?), Talk about embarrassing for guests and for hosts! Not to mention obnoxious when these low flush,"crappy" toilets don't flush properly.
NOT A PROBLEM with these toilets! They are not clogging up. And what a concept..., I only have to flush once. My observation with most of these new low flush toilets, is that you have to flush them 3 times to (maybe) get it to fully flush- and hopefully not flood the bathroom... Where is the water saving there? This toilet works great on the first flush. And the tank fills back up very quickly.
There were many selling points for this toilet. After 2 weeks of solid research on toilets, this was the one I decided on. And it did not disappoint!
One of the selling points about this toilet was that they had a slightly larger tank that didn't require such complex mechanisms to flush your business down like all of these new,1.2 gallon tanks need. Also, this 1.6 and it's tank mechanism looks much more like what you are used to seeing when you lift the tank lid up. More importantly, it looks much easier to fix in the future. If you look inside the 1.2 size tanks, they are mind boggling. They require very complex mechanisms to get the 1.2 gallon tank to flush away your business... If those smaller tanks with insane mechanisms break, good luck trying to fix them. I advise you to take a look inside these new toilets and decide if you really want something so complex that probably requires a professional to fix. I don't think most people take that into consideration. I say no to the complexities!.
Another selling point- I love the higher seat! It makes a huge difference having it a little higher, as a person with arthritis and knee issues.
A couple other aspects about this toilet (that I had concerns about after reading the reviews) were that they didn't rinse very well as they flushed, and that they made a loud noise when flushed. Neither of those complaints even hit my radar. It rinses fine (better than any low flushed that I have used). And yes, it does make a different sound. But its not loud, and the sound is very short in duration. Some new toilets are very loud and will wake up the entire household! Frankly they are kind of scary to sit on...like sitting on a vacuum... This toilet isn't like that. It is totally fine and both concerns turned out to NOT be an issue at all.
Thankfully, ordering 2 toilets turned out to be a good purchase. They have been a positive surprise to me, and a great relief- in that they work very well!
Happy flushing
| Color | Almond |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kohler |
| Item Weight | 9.07 g |
| Installation Type | Floor Mounted |
| Shape | Oval |
| Seat Material Type | Plastic |
| Manufacturer | KOHLER |
| Part Number | 3589-47 |
| Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
| Item model number | K-3589-47 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Water Consumption | 1.6 Gallons per Flush |
| Number of Handles | 1 |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | One-year limited warranty |
