Many homeowners focus on the aesthetics and comfort of the toilet when purchasing a new toilet, but forget the most important factor: flushing. When shopping for a new toilet, look for these flush features to improve your toilet's performance.

Tower Flush Valve

Older toilets have baffles. These rubber stoppers cover the drain holes in the toilet cistern. When the handle is depressed, the flap lifts up and releases the water. Tower flush valve allows water to flow 360 degrees out of the cistern for faster, more powerful flushes.

Pressure Assisted Flushing

Pressure-assisted flushing systems use a mixture of water and pressurized air to complete each flush. Because pressurized air helps increase water flow during flushing, you need less water to remove waste. A pressure-assisted toilet requires a smaller cistern, which leaves more room in your bathroom for other useful fixtures.

Dual Flush

Controlling flushes with a dual flush system allows you to use less water without sacrificing toilet functionality.

Choosing a toilet with the correct flush will ensure you can remove waste efficiently while minimizing water usage over time.