5 Things to Consider When Engaging In HDB Toilet Bowl Replacement

You have used the toilet for many years, and it served you very well. However, recently your toilet bowl has started to have problems. It started to show signs that you need a toilet bowl replacement such as cracks or marks on the toilet, flushing problems, leaks, or other problems. No matter what the issue is, you have decided to opt for toilet bowl replacement.

Now, if you want your new toilet to fit perfectly and last for a long time, you cannot just choose any random toilet bowl. There are things to consider before buying an HDB toilet bowl and we will be sharing them with you right away.

 

Measurement of the Toilet

When you are considering replacing your HDB toilet bowl, you must pay great attention to the size of the new toilet. Since every bathroom is arranged in a different manner, it is essential for you to know if the toilet you plan to install will be the right fit for the space that you have.

You first need to take the rough-in size by measuring the distance from the wall to the middle of your toilet’s drain pipe or bolts. Measurements must be taken while your old toilet bowl is still in its place. Generally, it will measure 12 inches, but it can be 10 or 14 inches too. You need to use the measurements to select a toilet. Make sure that the toilet you choose is the same size or has a smaller base than your current toilet. This will help your HDB toilet bowl replacement process turn out smoothly and avoid any HDB toilet bowl issues.

 

Toilet Bowl’s Features

The next thing that you must give importance to is the features to look out for when buying the best toilet bowl for your bathroom. See if the features present in the new toilet are what was missing in your old toilet. Some of the things that you can look out for are:

Toilet bowl height

Another factor to consider when choosing your toilet bowl is height. Generally, the standard height of toilet bowls is 14-15 inches above the ground. Therefore, if you are taller, you can choose the one with a height of 17-19 inches.

Soft-close seats

Tired of being frightened by the loud noise from your current toilet seat? Call your HDB plumber to have your toilet seat replaced with a soft-close seat! Not only would it eliminate the loud bang, but you can also now enjoy peace of mind because your little fingers will never be caught between the bowl and the seat again.

Heated seats

Another thing to note before a toilet bowl replacement is how to improve your bathroom experience. A heated toilet seat is the key and totally a must-have! These warmers are low-voltage, and it comes with controls that let you adjust the toilet seat’s temperature whenever you want.

Antimicrobial coatings

Who would want a dirty toilet? We all want our toilet to be spotless which is why we need to know how to clean and also maintain our toilet bowls. Now, interesting features like antibacterial coated seats are available and are a great solution for bathrooms. Your toilet will not only get an overall smoother finish, but you can ensure that your bathroom is kept clean between scrubs.

 

One-Piece or Two-Piece?

Deciding which toilet model to choose can be difficult. There are some advantages in installing a one-piece toilet bowl, there are also reasons why you should opt for a two-piece toilet bowl. To help you better in deciding, we listed below their pros and cons.

One-Piece Toilet

Pros

One-piece toilet bowls are smaller and easier to clean. This model has a modern and sleek appearance and uses newer technology.

Cons 

One-piece toilets are generally more expensive than two-piece ones.

Two-Piece Toilet

Pros 

Customers are very familiar with two-piece toilet bowls as most of them have been using them for a long time. Since they are already using it, they will find it more comfortable than something new. Additionally, it is ergonomically priced.

Cons 

These toilets are difficult to clean because they have many hard-to-reach areas where bacteria may multiply. They can be shipped separately, and this will increase the installation time.

 

Right Flushing System

If you require HDB toilet bowl services such as toilet bowl replacement, you must also give attention to your toilet bowl’s flushing system. There are different flushing options to choose from, including:

Pressure-assist toilet

Pressure assist toilets are mostly used in commercial bathrooms. It adds pressure to offer a powerful flush and prevent clogs from happening.

Gravity flush system

Most of the toilets have this flushing system. In this kind of flush, the weight of the water helps in generating the flush. This is less costly as the repair does not cost much.

Low-flow toilets

Buying a toilet bowl that requires more water in flushing is a mistake to avoid when getting a new toilet bowl. Conservation of water is very important because it helps reduce the impact on the environment and reduce utility bills. Low-flow toilets use very little water per flush, it can be as little as 3 litres per flush.

Dual flush toilets

Dual flush systems can save a lot more water than you can imagine because you can control the amount of water to use by choosing only the half flush for liquid wastes and the full flush for solid wastes. This is also one of the reasons to choose a dual flush toilet bowl such as the Baron W-203A toilet bowl.

Siphon jet toilets

In this type of flushing system, an additional water jet is used to push water into the trap. Also, water pressure is used to draw water from the toilet. This results in fewer leaks and clogs.

 

Replacement Cost

When you plan to replace an HDB toilet bowl, you also need to keep in mind the cost of toilet bowl replacement. There are many plumbers who will charge you a great deal as replacement charges. However, if you choose Toilet Bowl City Singapore experts, things will be different. Each of our experts is well-trained and experienced and has successfully replaced toilets in many families in Singapore. We can suggest the best toilet bowl brand for your home and also replace the toilet bowl for you efficiently and properly. After each replacement, we also clean the bathroom and make it fit to be used right away.

 

Conclusion

There are a lot of things to consider when planning to replace your HDB toilet bowl such as your toilet’s measurements, features, choosing between a one-piece or two-piece toilet bowl, deciding what flushing system you like, and knowing the right replacement cost for this project. To add that, a professional can do this efficiently and properly for you.

 

At Toilet Bowl City Singapore, we understand the need to keep home service expenses within your budget. Hence, we offer honest and reasonable pricing for any of your toilet bowl installation works. Select from our range of toilet bowl brands, browse our past toilet bowl installation projects for inspiration, or read up on toilet bowl-related articles to find out more about toilet bowl installation services. Get in touch with us now via WhatsApp at +65 8241 0032 or email us at enquiry@toiletbowlcity.com!