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Low-maintenance toilet
Without a flapper, low-maintenance toilets can cut down on repairs
The Niagara Flapperless (*Est. $275) is interesting in that its design eliminates flappers or any other type of flexible seal in the toilet. Deteriorating flappers and seals can lead to a leaking toilet, which means repair hassles and higher water bills. This theoretically maintenance-free toilet uses 1.6 gallons per flush, like most other toilets. We found good user comments for the Niagara Flapperless, and it gets very good ratings in MaP testing. However, it is hard to find except through the manufacturer's website. One version, the Pegasus 1.28 GPF All-In-One HET Cottage Collection (*Est. $150), is available at Home Depot.
Niagara has recently introduced a new more water-efficient model, the 1.28-gpf Niagara EcoLogic Flapperless (*Est. $325). It's available in elongated and round bowl versions and carries the EPA WaterSense label.
Regular gravity toilets are also a good bet. Although they use some rubber parts and flappers, these components are inexpensive and easy to replace. If you need to put a toilet in a low-usage area, or an unattended area, the Niagara Flapperless may be worth seeking out.
