Water-guzzling Toilet
Water-guzzling Toilet | Plumbing Fixture Replacements | Plumbing | Loudon
Is your Loudon home still saddled with an old, water-guzzling toilet that sends gallons straight down the drain? HEP’s expert team specializes in plumbing fixture replacements that swap out thirsty relics for sleek, high-efficiency models. We’ll assess your bathroom’s current setup, recommend EPA WaterSense-certified options, and handle the entire installation—from removing the bulky old tank to the final flush test—so you can start saving water (and money) the very same day.
Beyond lowering your utility bills, a modern toilet upgrade refreshes the look of your bathroom and boosts your home’s value. Count on HEP’s licensed plumbers to arrive on time, respect your space, and leave you with a flawlessly functioning fixture backed by our satisfaction guarantee. Ready to trade noisy, outdated hardware for quiet performance and reliable savings? Call or book online today, and see why Loudon homeowners trust HEP to keep their plumbing flowing smoothly.
FAQs
Why should I replace my older, water-guzzling toilet in Loudon?
Toilets manufactured before the mid-1990s can use 3–7 gallons per flush (gpf). That single fixture can account for 30–40 % of your home’s indoor water use. Replacing it with a modern 1.28 gpf high-efficiency toilet (HET) immediately cuts toilet water consumption by up to 70 %, lowering your Loudon Utilities water and sewer bills and reducing stress on the municipal infrastructure.
How can I tell if my current toilet is water-inefficient?
Lift the tank lid and look for a date stamp or the gallons-per-flush rating. Anything above 1.6 gpf is considered inefficient. Other red flags are constant running, frequent double-flushing, or a tank that sweats in summer (a sign of high refill volumes). If the model was installed before 1994, assume it is a high-volume unit and a good candidate for replacement.
What types of high-efficiency toilets do you install, and will they really flush as well?
We stock EPA WaterSense-certified gravity, pressure-assisted, and dual-flush models from respected brands such as Kohler, American Standard, and Toto. WaterSense toilets are independently tested to remove 350–1,000 g of waste in a single flush while using no more than 1.28 gpf. In practice they outperform many older 3.5 gpf fixtures because of improved bowl design and more powerful siphon action.
Are there rebates or incentives in Loudon for upgrading plumbing fixtures?
Yes. Loudon Utilities currently offers bill credits of $40–$75 per WaterSense toilet installed in a single-family residence (program funding is reviewed annually). Additional rebates may be available through TVA’s energy-right Marketplace for multi-family properties. We provide the paperwork and proof-of-purchase documents so you can claim any available incentives.
What is included in your toilet replacement service?
Our flat-rate service covers removal of the old toilet, inspection of the flange and shut-off valve, installation of the new WaterSense model, a new wax or rubber seal, stainless-steel supply line, leak testing, haul-away and environmentally responsible recycling of the old fixture, and disposal of all packaging. Most jobs take 60–90 minutes, and we schedule at your convenience, including same-day emergency swaps.
How much water and money will I save by switching?
A typical Loudon household flushing a 3.5 gpf toilet 20 times per day uses about 25,500 gallons of water per year. Replacing it with a 1.28 gpf unit drops usage to roughly 9,300 gallons—a savings of 16,200 gallons annually. At current combined water/sewer rates (about $8.50 per 1,000 gallons), that’s $135–$140 in yearly savings, meaning most homeowners recover the cost of the new toilet in under three years.