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Toto Drake CST744SG-01

Est. $250
Reviewed
June 2013
by ConsumerSearch
Toto Drake CST744SG-01

Best standard toilet

Pros
  • MaP score of 1,000
  • G-Max flushing system keeps bowl cleaner
  • SanaGloss coating reduces bacteria buildup
  • Great customer service
Cons
  • Not WaterSense-certified
  • A few defective units

Bottom line

If water efficiency isn't a priority for you, the Toto Drake CST744SG-01 is a great option. It uses 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) and features Toto's G-Max flushing system, which keeps the bowl cleaner and reduces cleaning time. With a powerful flush, a MaP score of 1,000 and few leaks, you can't go wrong with this toilet.

Type

Standard toilet with bidet options. The Toto Drake CST744SG-01 is similar to the Drake CST744S but with the addition of Toto's G-Max flushing system. Because the two models are similar, we include sources here that discuss the CST744S for feedback on features that the two models share.

This two-piece toilet uses a tower-flush mechanism and isn't WaterSense-certified. There's no built-in bidet, but it's compatible with most bidet attachments designed to work with standard toilets. The seat must be purchased separately.

Performance

Powerful flushing. The CST744SG-01's G-Max flushing system includes a 3-inch flush valve and wide, 2.125-inch trapway for maximum flushing power and solid waste removal. The toilet earns the highest Maximum Performance (MaP) score possible of 1,000, which means it can remove a hefty 1,000 grams or more of solid waste in a single flush.

The Toto Drake uses 1.6 gpf, and reviewers say it does an exceptional job of keeping the bowl clean with each flush. Owners praise Toto's SanaGloss finish, which prevents bacteria and debris buildup. A few say it reduces cleaning "by half."

Lifestyle features

Standard height, great customer service. The Toto Drake CST744SG-01 is available only in pure white. Its seat height of about 14.5 inches doesn't meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, but its elongated seat is comfortable for most users.

Although users post a few complaints of defective toilets, Toto's customer service handles most situations flawlessly. One Amazon.com owner reports an issue with a defective seal that costs more to replace than the toilet itself, but says Toto was extremely helpful and sent a replacement seal free of charge. The CST744SG-01 is backed by a one-year limited warranty.

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TOTO CST744SG-01 Drake 2-Piece Toilet with Elongated Bowl and Sanagloss,1.6 GPF, Cotton White

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Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.org

ConsumerReports.org includes 26 toilets in its latest round of testing, including 20 single-flush and six dual-flush models. The Toto Drake CST744S is rated for solid waste removal, liquid waste removal and noise level. Editors also provide flush type and gpf information.

Review: Toilets, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, February 2012

2. Maximum Performance

The Toto Drake CST744S earns the highest possible MaP score of 1,000, meaning it removes 1,000 grams of solid waste or more with each flush. MaP conducts independent, third-party testing of thousands of toilets, evaluating their ability to remove solid waste.

Review: MaP Search - Residential Toilets (Tank Type), Editors of Maximum Performance, Not dated

3. HomeClick.com

About 425 owners give the Toto Drake CST744S an average overall rating of 4.8 stars out of 5, saying it's powerful yet quiet and easy to install. A few have purchased multiples of this model to replace every toilet in their homes.

Review: Toto CST744S Drake Two Piece Elongated Toilet with G-Max Gravity Flushing System, Contributors to HomeClick.com, As of July 2013

4. ToiletsThatWork.com

This site recommends Toto toilets, providing specs and information for a variety of models. The Drake CST744S gets scores of 9.1 out of 10 overall, 9.4 for flushing and 9.3 for installation. About 60 owners also post comments.

Review: Toto Toilets, Editors of ToiletsThatWork.com, As of July 2013

5. Amazon.com

More than 70 owners rate the Toto Drake CST744SG-01 here, giving it 4.6 stars out of 5. Users call this toilet both quiet and powerful, and say the SanaGloss finish reduces cleaning by half.

Review: Toto Toilet, Contributors to Amazon.com, As of July 2013

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