Kohler Devonshire elongated toilet Review

As part of a bathroom remodel, we got a new toilet. The other one had done over 60 years of duty, so I guess a new toilet was in order.

Since I picked an unusual color on the bathtub, the Kohlet toilet was the only choice if I wanted things to match - which I did. The other colors were lime sherbet green with black, and that was just gross. This time I went with earth tones and matched items to the tiles.

The plumber warned me that new toilets don't have the water and power of the old 1950s toilet, and he was right. The new Kohler only uses 1.6 gallons of water compared to lots more in the old toilet. Sorry. I did not dip it out and measure.

Generally speaking the Kohler toilet works great. The only problems are when guys use it, and then it stops up. Hum. Let's see. The boys always loved The Poop Book growing up. In there, it says that a mouse has little poop and an elephant . . . You get the picture. If you're pushing closer to 200 lbs and up, then I have to tell you that you may need a plunger from time to time. This came up the week I had visitors the week this toilet was put in, so now I keep a plunger in the bathroom - just in case.

On the bright side, my water bill dropped from $80 to $28. Part of that was that the old toilet stopper did not seal tight, so it leaked slowly and sometimes hung up. Still, that's a big savings.

My Kohler toilet is the elongated versus the standard round on the seat. There's not much difference on the space it takes up. My plumber says the elongated sit better. Again, that may be a guy thing. I don't pay any attention to the shape or an extra inch or so on the seat, but that may be more appealing to some people.

I went more for the looks of this toilet even though I didn't have much choice with picking the beige color. I like the detail work around the top tank. Also, this toilet just looks more expensive than some - and it is. With the seat (which I pretty much think you need), it runs around $350. Also, the seat ring and the lid do not shut together which I hate. The neighbor has one like that, and you have to pry those two pieces part. The Kohler opens and shuts normal like a toilet should.