Waiting for the base of the toilet.
By Pat H.
from Tacoma, WA on 5/15/2008
Pros:
Good Value, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Children's Bathroom, Guest Bathroom, Large Bathroom, Master Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I installed one toilet and love it. [...]
By REB07 from Madison, WI on 5/6/2008
Pros:
Easy To Install, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Children's Bathroom, Guest Bathroom, Large Bathroom, Master Bathroom, Small Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
One flush takes care of everything, no matter how much there is. If there is only liquid in toilet, press handle quickly to use only a portion of the tank capacity (e.g., 50%) to conserve water. The flushing mechanisms were preinstalled and tightened to the correct specifications at the factory. Excellent toilet.
By Momcat from CT on 4/29/2008
Pros:
Flush efficient, Good Value, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Large Bathroom, Small Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, Good value for the money, Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I absolutely love this Toto! What it disposes of w/ one flush is amazing! I was tied to a plunger w/ my old water-wasting toilet--no more! I replaced the 2 toilets that are used the most--I would definitely buy another for the guest bathroom if/when the need arises. I cannot say enought good about this product!!
An excellent product. Great Flush
By Joe from Woodbridge, NJ on 4/28/2008
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, Sleek Design, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Children's Bathroom, Guest Bathroom, Large Bathroom, Master Bathroom, Small Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
We are very satisfied with this toilet. It's performance is far superior to the one we replaced. [...]
A great product at a great price!
By LJ from Utah on 4/16/2008
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, Sleek Design
Best Uses:
Guest Bathroom, Large Bathroom, Master Bathroom, Small Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Compared to our old toilet, this toilet has a better bowl rinse, is quieter, and best of all, never gets plugged!!!
By Nick from Michigan on 4/15/2008
Best Uses:
Master Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
love it
Stool setting can be a challenge
By Fred, the fixer from Sault Ste. Marie, MI. on 4/15/2008
Pros:
Good Value, Water Efficient
Cons:
Difficult To Install
Best Uses:
Children's Bathroom, Guest Bathroom, Large Bathroom, Master Bathroom, Small Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Have it installed about 2 weeks now. Very satisfied with how the product works. Two important points.
One, I bought the Drake round toilet, and the seat (not the opening but the part you sit on) is about 1 inch smaller both ways than the toilet I was replacing. Felt small, but getting use to it.
Two, unless I received a defect, be aware the rounded out part by the cone that fits over the flange is not completely hollowed out as most other toilets. While it will sit flat on the floor, if there is any part of the flange that is above floor level, as is true for most installations, you will need to shim the toilet or otherwise address the situation. I shimmed the toilet.
Bought two and would buy more.
By The Messer from Minnesota on 4/15/2008
Pros:
Easy To Install, Quick flush, Quiet, Sleek Design, Water Efficient, Well Engineered
Best Uses:
Children's Bathroom, Guest Bathroom, Large Bathroom, Master Bathroom, Small Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Average Homeowner, Bargain Hunter, Discriminating, Enviromentally conscious, Knowledgable Handyman, Particular, Practical, Quality conscious
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I'm very happy with the Toto Drakes I got. They install easily and work well. They are manufactured to good tolerances and are quite...um...comfortable...
Excellent product and service!
By Cooter from Tallmadge, OH on 4/14/2008
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, Sleek Design, Water Efficient
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, Practical, Stylish
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is my second Toto toilet. The first performed so well I had to get another so that I could retire the plunger for good! [...] Toto is the only toilet for my family!
By pdsmith from Bloomington, IN on 4/11/2008
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, Water Efficient
Cons:
Nothing at this time
Best Uses:
Children's Bathroom, Guest Bathroom, Small Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
[...]Easy to install.
This is the best toilet, ever!
By Mel from Fairport, NY on 3/30/2008
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, Sleek Design, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Every bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
The Toto Drake was recommended to me by a friend who was frustrated with the poor quality of other water saving toilets. I'm so glad I listed to him because the Toto Drake is awesome! My husband and I installed it in two bathrooms and then ordered another for the third. You can't go wrong with a Toto toilet.
Performs pretty much as advertised
By Rural Homeowner from Ithaca, NY on 3/25/2008
Pros:
Good Value, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Children's Bathroom, Guest Bathroom, Large Bathroom, Master Bathroom, Small Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
It looks good, was easy to install, and performs well. It flushes quickly and efficiently.
Someone else commented that you'll never need a plunger again, but that's not true. It can handle more than most toilets but can still get plugged. It is easy to plunge, however.
Toto Power in Every Flush
By TomP from Central Coast, CA on 3/18/2008
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Master Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Engineer, Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Easy to install. As with all plumbing projects, don't start it unless the hardware store will be open for the next several hours. The Toto Drake is one of the best flushing toilets that exist, and has the benefits of low water usage as well. This toilet was designed using some very sophisticated computer modelling to deliver the water to flush in a short time window. Then the passage out of the bowl has been optimized to evacuate the water immediately. The 2 1/8 inch diameter trap is probably the largest out there which will eliminate clogged toilets in our house. [$] What a bargain! That's Toto Power!
By Buddy from Shreveport, Louisiana on 3/12/2008
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, Sleek Design, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Children's Bathroom, Guest Bathroom, Large Bathroom, Master Bathroom, Small Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Little noisy, but works everytime.
SIMPLE STYLE BUT GREAT ACTION
By BJ from Beverly Hills, California on 3/3/2008
Pros:
Good Value, Water Efficient
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Great value
By JimCeez from Central PA on 2/11/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Install, Good Value, Quiet, Sleek Design, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Children's Bathroom, Guest Bathroom, Large Bathroom, Master Bathroom, Small Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Easy to install. Efficient, quiet flush. Terrific product.
By Payne from Wyoming on 1/31/2008
Pros:
Good Value, Sleek Design, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Master Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
[...] was in perfect condition and works exactly as advertised.
Good flush, could be better rinse.
By Paul from Chicago, IL on 1/28/2008
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, Sleek Design, Water Efficient
Cons:
Occasional two flushes
Best Uses:
Guest Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
The toilet flushes very good. Installed easy.
The weird thing is that if you push the handle and let go, then you get the 1 - 1.5 gallon flush, but if you hold the handle down, then you get the full 3 gallon flush.
The reason I bought this product was because I heard that it rinsed well. I think it does a good job at that, but it could be better, sometimes it requires two flushes to get it clean.
I need a second toilet soon, so I might give the one with SanaGloss a try.
As for the softclose seat, it's nice and quiet.
Finally, a toilet that actually flushes
By sarah from Troy, MO on 1/25/2008
Pros:
Good Value, Powerful
Best Uses:
Master Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I have 3 boys and a husband, lets just say this toilet is getting the job done WAY better than our old one! The way it flushes is a little different and you wonder at first, but so far it works just great.
By The fix-it man from Colorado Springs, CO on 12/31/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, Water Efficient
Cons:
Tank/Bowl Interface
Best Uses:
Children's Bathroom, Guest Bathroom, Large Bathroom, Master Bathroom, Small Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, DIY'er, Mid-High-End Shopper, Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I installed the Drake to replace a 25 year old American Standard Cadet, which cracked, in a basement bathroom based upon the reviews of Kohler, American Standard, and other comparable brands. Installation went smoothly, but the instructions are not written for a novice (DIY'er). The only design issue I had during the installation was with the tank to bowl interface. For a novice this could be a challenge. If it isn't done properly, the toilet will leak until the tank is properly aligned on the bowl. A more fool proof design should be looked into. The flush works great in both modes, but sometimes does not completely clean the bowl. When it doesn't, another flush or two is required defeating the purchasing of a more water efficient toilet. Automatic toilet seat is a great. One important point to note is the quality of the parts and construction of the toilet. After looking at other brands, fixing them in my home over the years, their pieces parts in the same price range and construction, ToTo, although not well known, does produce a very competitive product.
By loislanersvl from Roseville, CA on 12/31/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, I absolutely love it, Sleek Design, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Guest Bathroom, Master Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Quality shopper
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I am very happy with my purchase. Thank you.
By Crumudgeon from Moscow, ID on 12/29/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, Simple installation, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Children's Bathroom, Guest Bathroom, Master Bathroom, Small Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
It works extremely well -- much better than the cheapo low-flow toilet in the other bathroom.
Great Product, Great Service
By Mike from Austin, Texas on 12/22/2007
Pros:
Good Value, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Children's Bathroom, Guest Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I have a Toto toilet installed during our remodeling and I am well satisfied. It is thorough and efficient. This one I did myself and it installed without much trouble.
By TwoToTo from Arizona on 12/17/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Master Bathroom, Small Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
ToTo makes a full range of toilets. My husband and I like the simplest.
I'm only sorry that color options are shades of white; I'd like yellow, blue, maroon....
Also, ToTo techs are the greatest.
By Tired of flushing from Williamsburg, VA on 12/16/2007
Best Uses:
Not for any bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, Practical
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
This toilet is attractice, flushes quickly, and quietly, and uses little water. BUT it does NOT do an adequate job! Stuff remains stuck on the walls no matter how many times you flush it! You have to wipe down the walls where it misses, and you have to flush once to know where that is going to be. It flushes and refills so fast that you physically cannot wipe the walls during a flush. I find I have to flush twice, then wipe walls on the third flush, then flush a fourth time to get rid of what finally loosened with wiping the walls. This toilet was NOT offered with their "sani-gloss" finish, which MIGHT have avoided this problem. I did not get what I expected based on adverising claims and other reviews. I still have to multi-flush, usually four times, and since I use the commode three times daily, that is 12 flushes for one person. I should have shopped around more. And there needs to be a way to view a flush before you buy over the internet. I feel tricked AND taken for my money - the commode was about $[$] with sedona beige finish, plus I had to pay for installation. Sorry for the graphics, but people have to know this to make an informed choice.
I would buy this product again and again
By Geaux Tigers from Marrero LA on 12/12/2007
Pros:
Durable, Effective flushing, Good Value, Sleek Design, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Guest Bathroom, Master Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This toilet is the absolute best we've ever seen with complete, efficient flushing and superb water efficiency. That's what a toilet should do, and this one definitely gets an A++++.
By Dutch from Chicago, ILL on 12/11/2007
Pros:
Excellant price delivey, Good Value, Minimal amount of water, The flushing is quick, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Guest Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Practical
The flushing is quick, fairly quite, using a small amount of water.
By expectant parents from Pacifica, CA on 12/11/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, Sleek Design, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Children's Bathroom, Guest Bathroom, Large Bathroom, Master Bathroom, Small Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is our 2nd Drake Toto toilet we bought this year. It is very reliable with consistent performance. [...] Highly recommended over toilets you see at [...] or other big hardware stores.
I would buy this product again
By Satisfied Customer from San Rafael, CA on 12/10/2007
Pros:
Dependable flush, Durable, Good Value, Quiet flush, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Guest Bathroom, Master Bathroom, Small Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
High-End Shopper, Practical, Stylish
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is our second Toto toilet with G-Max flush. It is a great toilet and I have no complaints about either of our choices. I would buy Toto and recommend this brand to my friends.
The High Ratings are Deserved
By Aaires from Wash, DC on 12/5/2007
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I was afraid of buying a new toilet that wouldn't flush properly, so I got this one. I wasn't disppointed!
It was very easy to install and it has performed flawlessly. I never saw a toilet that flushed better than this one.
By Jilrob from Kiawah, SC on 12/5/2007
Pros:
Good Value, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Children's Bathroom, Guest Bathroom, Master Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, Practical, Stylish
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
So far, so good. A really good 1.6 gallon flush.
By wallyburns from Hardin County, Ohio on 12/3/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, Sleek Design, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Master Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
The quality of the toilet exceeded my expectations in every way. I find no fault with it.
Really does the job well!
By RSU from Torrance, CA on 11/21/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, Sleek Design, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Master Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Does a great job flushing everything away.
Buy it and throw your plungers away
By Average Do-It-Yourself Guy from Alexandria VA on 11/13/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, Highly effective, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Children's Bathroom, Guest Bathroom, Large Bathroom, Master Bathroom, Small Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I have three of the Toto Drakes - round, elongated and elongated tall (ADA compliant). They all share the same critical feature - they work great! There used to be plungers in every bathroom because we had very pretty Kohler one piece designer toilets. Remember: all that glitters is not gold! All toilets are not created equal and the Drakes led the way with 1.6 GPF high flow systems that did NOT use expensive compressed air tanks or other cosmic stuff that your average homewoner cannot maintain. The flush and fill systems the Drakes use are very simple and easily maintained. After more than 6 years on my first two Drakes I had to replace one small part (no tools required and Lowes had the part for less than $2). While not 'designer' toilets, the lines are pleasing and the base is one of the best on the market becuase they are tip and rock resistant.
Great toilet - great price
By Do-it-yourselfer from San Francisco, CA on 11/13/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, Sleek Design, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Guest Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, Practical, Stylish
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
So far so good, the toilet was fairly easy to install and has worked wonderfully. We're always surprised how little water the toilet uses and the strong suction of waste when it is flushed. We plan to buy the same toilet for our other bathroom. Love the soft close seat too.
By none from Las Vegas, NV on 11/8/2007
Pros:
Sleek Design, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Children's Bathroom, Guest Bathroom, Large Bathroom, Master Bathroom, Small Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
The flushing power is amazing! I was surprised how quickly and throughly the bowl empties. The toilet seat is a trip! Just a tap and it s-l-o-w-l-y closes.
By Tom from Manassas, VA on 10/9/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, Sleek Design, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Children's Bathroom, Guest Bathroom, Large Bathroom, Master Bathroom, Small Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Stylish
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Toilet flushes well which is exactly why we bought it.
By Specail K from Cincinnati, Ohio on 9/20/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, Sleek Design, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Children's Bathroom, Guest Bathroom, Large Bathroom, Master Bathroom, Small Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Easy to put together and install. Can flush the hat off your head. Great toilet. It is our 2nd Toto and they both work great. What took us so long to install the second one?
By cozy from Monett, MO on 9/3/2007
Pros:
Good Value, Sleek Design, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Children's Bathroom, Guest Bathroom, Master Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Stylish
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
We love the toilet, the way it functions, effiecent with the water, and the toilet seat is very nice. Would recommend it to everyone.
By Homeowner from Upstate NY on 8/8/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, Sleek Design, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Children's Bathroom, Guest Bathroom, Small Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, Enviromentally conscious, Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Bought and installed this item almost a year ago, and we are still mighty impressed. It flushes anything, does it quickly and quietly, stays clean, looks good, and uses very little water. Our plumber had never heard of this brand, and he was also favorably impressed. We're about to purchase another one.
By Chuck from Papillion,NE on 7/2/2007
Best Uses:
Guest Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
It was shipped quickly and very well packed. It worked perfectly.
By Michelle from Colorado Springs, CO on 5/3/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, Sleek Design, Water Efficient
Best Uses:
Master Bathroom
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Hunter, Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Only clogged once but it "fixed itself". With a couple more flushes, it ended up going down without the use of a plunger. We had many clogs with our old 3.5 gal toilet so are hoping our back-ups are over!!
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