American Standard used to be the top dog in quality and I'd say they've fallen to 3rd place behind Kohler and Toto.
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American Standard used to be the top dog in quality and I'd say they've fallen to 3rd place behind Kohler and Toto.
That’s a shame too. Just out of curiosity I had to research them.
American Standard is just a brand name owned by Lixil Global headquartered in Nagoya Japan. They have several plumbing brands including Grohe.
Their business is housing which includes everything to do with a house including plumbing.
It is. I had very good luck with their product for decades (is there an upper limit on toilet longevity from a wear perspective?)
If you look at modern comparisons they dont seem to do as good a job with the flush and bowl clean.
What surprised me was their product finish looked marginal in places and somewhat thin in the casting/ molding.
Still a top three brand, but definitely fallen from its high position.
It has been a while since I’ve shopped for toilets. About 15 years ago I bought three and had to pick carefully. The bottom on one was not straight.
Most people don’t inspect before buying because a plumber does the install so if something is not right it’s the plumber’s time wasted getting another one. When I install I make sure at the store.
Most people don’t inspect before buying because a plumber does the install so if something is not right it’s the plumber’s time wasted getting another one. When I install I make sure at the store.
Uh, I don't know if I like the idea of wiring my crapper up to 110V AC. Could be a "shocking" experience!
These are new to Americans but elsewhere I haven’t heard of any problems.
Interesting, and a total bummer if you land a bad one.
Most people probably get the plumber to supply the toilet and do the install for a healthy markup.
Uh, I don't know if I like the idea of wiring my crapper up to 110V AC. Could be a "shocking" experience!
Not something Im worried about.
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