What to Consider When Buying a New Toilet

Few pieces of plumbing equipment in your home get used multiple times a day. You may run a load of laundry once or twice a week, or start the dishwasher only when it fills up. However, the toilet will be flushed more than a couple times, and if you have a larger family, then it will see even more use.

For something so essential to your home, you will want to make sure that it is durable and dependable. Is it time to replace the toilets in your home? Well, Sunrise knows what to consider when buying a new toilet.

One thing that you will need to find out is if your existing toilet is still functional. If you find that the flush is still strong, and there haven’t been many problems, then you might be good to hang onto the toilet you still have. However, if you notice that the flush has gotten weaker, if it has been leaking, or it occasionally keeps running, then it is time for an upgrade. 

Appearance and design might also be high on your list of toilet priorities. A toilet that has stains or rings that are difficult to clean can be more than a nuisance. It might even be an embarrassment to have a toilet in such condition, and you do not want guests to see what kind of shape your toilet is in. 

You might be an ace at keeping your toilet clean, but the appearance can still bother you. Maybe it is a decades-old toilet and the style just isn’t in anymore. Or the color is off. Or you would like a different size. It really doesn’t matter what the reasoning may be, but if you are just looking for any excuse to upgrade, then it might be time to upgrade.

Last is the comfort of your toilet. Comfort is key, and that is why the toilet is often referred to as a throne. When the seat has become worn down, or it won’t stay in place for too long, then you know that something needs to change. You shouldn’t have to settle on a toilet seat, instead find one that is just right for you and your family.

Your home is your home, and you are in charge of the things you want to put in that home. Do not put up with your old toilet any longer and find the best possible new toilet for your bathroom. For more information on reliable toilets, call the professionals at Sunrise Heating and Plumbing today at (616) 293-9326. We pride ourselves in providing nothing but exceptional customer service.