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[tends2dogs]

We are replacing the toilet in our guest bathroom.  While it is in the guest bathroom, we use it more than the master because it is closer to our daily living.  

We went to Lowes and to HomeDepot and I have to say, it was a bit overwhelming.  There are a lot of choices and my question is, is there really much difference in makes and models?  We want the high profile for sure, but after that, what do we need to look for?  There was one that claimed it could flush 7 billiard balls without clogging and another a bucket of golf balls.  We don't golf or play pool so I don't think we need those LOL.....

Does anyone have a recommendation of one they are happy with?

TIA

[Lvqfan]

We replaced 3 toilets this year with Toto toilets......they don't clog!  We have one washlette  with heated seat in the master and 2 regular toilets in the other two bathrooms.  We love them!

[Nitefall]

Toto toilet is by far the best a little more pricey but worth every penny. We recently purchased a condo and remodeled the entire thing and we too shopped at Lowe's we purchased the Toto and are extremely happy. Not only with it's efficiency but cleaning it is a breeze it's very sleek and easy to clean!

[qbetzforreal]

My next toilet will be one which is chair high.

[ScrapHappy]

We changed out 3 upstairs (bedrooms/bath) toilets with Kohler Memoirs a couple of years ago.  We just switched out our powder room toilet with Kohler Valiant.  What I like about the ones I now have, is the "sleek" cleaner bottom.  There is no "S" shape.  Cleaner lines, easier to clean.  Got the Kohler Valiant at Home Depot.

[World Traveler]

I echo @Lvqfan and @Nitefall sentiments. I am remodeling the master bathroom and I went with the Toto (not yet installed). I had FIVE criteria, and only Toto filled the bill! But it came at a high price!

1. Had to have circular flushing of the water, swirling around the bowl, not straight down.

2. It had to be "skirted," as I didn't want to have to clean around the bolts that connect to the floor. The caps usually come off.

3. It had to be one single, solid piece, not two (tank separate from the bowl).

4. It had to be powerful. Mine has a powerful centrifugal rinse, has a high efficiency "Tornado Flush system,"  and is also antimicrobial.

5. Had to come in a cream/bone/almond, etc. color, not white. 

[Q4u]

Oh get unclogging toilets!!  We moved into a brand new house ten years ago and the master bathroom clogged almost every time it was used!  To replace a brand new toilet just made us angry but as it turned out it was actually the plumbing that made flushing difficult.  Two years ago we moved into the house we are in now (70 years old) and we replaced both toilets and they (American Standard) have turned out to be the best we've ever had!!  So I believe it's a combo of the actual toilet and how good the plumbing was handled (and/or repaired, etc.)  The worst ones were years and years ago and had that little button on the top!  Awful.....  

Good luck!

[queendiva]

Another vote for Toto.

[gidgetgh]

I'll be honest.  We replaced 2 of our toilets in June.  One is a Toto and one is a Kohler Cimarron (which we also have in our master bathroom).

I have had nothing but trouble with the Toto.  I have had to have the plumber out 3 times in the last 2 months to remove it, run the snake, do the whole camera thing.  And, not to be too personal, no way am I clogging this toilet.  It's in our downstairs bathroom and just isn't used for....for... bigger visits.

Finally last time, the plumber replaced the studer vents in the house, saying they were stuck. Now personally, I've never even heard of a studer vent and have never replaced one in any house I've ever lived in.   I haven't had trouble since so I don't know if they finally just got things cleared out or it really was the studer vents causing the issue. Thing is, when they ran the snake and the camera, they never could see the issue.  

The owner came last time and told me that with the dual flush toilets if you use it on lighter flush, it sometimes doesn't have enough oomph to push the toilet paper all the way through its journey. So he advises everyone to use the heavier flush.  Kind of defeats the purpose of the dual flush.  

So,  even though things seem to be going well now,  I'm skittish any time I flush ANY toilet in this house.

[kitcat51]

I replaced 3 toilets & purchased Toto from a local plumbing store...I wasn't sure what to buy & they explained the different brand features, recommended the taller height & gave a generous discount. I'm so pleased with them, 1 flush & no clogs.