Smart toilets are gaining popularity among consumers, making your bathroom more comfortable, cleaner, and more convenient. But with so many options, wall hung smart toilet where do you begin?
Choosing a smart toilet is actually similar to choosing a car. When buying a car, you need to consider the vehicle's style (installation method), power system (flushing system), appearance (color and surface finish), and ultimately, the special features that enhance the user experience.
Step 1: Know Your Basics – Installation & Flush
First, look at your bathroom setup. This will narrow down your choices quickly.
Floor-Standing vs. Wall hung:
- Floor-Standing Toilets:
- What they are: The classic, most common type. The entire unit (bowl and often an integrated tank) rests on the bathroom floor.
- Key Points: They are very stable, generally easier and less expensive to install because they don't require a special in-wall frame. The base (or "footprint") is always visible. Cleaning underneath requires reaching around the base.
- Wall hung Smart Toilets:
- What they are: A modern, minimalist choice. The bowl appears to be floating on the wall, with no visible support. The tank and all flushing mechanisms are hidden inside a carrier frame installed within the wall during renovation.
- Key Points: They save significant floor space and make cleaning the bathroom floor incredibly easy—you can mop right underneath. They offer a sleek, high-end look. Crucially, installation is more complex and must be planned during the bathroom's construction or remodel.
With Tank vs. Tankless:
This refers to how the toilet stores and uses water for flushing.
- Toilets with a Tank:
- What they are: These have a water storage tank, which can be integrated into the toilet's rear (one-piece design) or sometimes partially hidden.
- How it works: The tank fills with water after each flush, ready for the next use. It provides a reliable, powerful flush even in homes with lower or variable water pressure. This is the most common and proven system.
- Tankless Toilets (Direct-Flush):
- What they are: As the name suggests, they have no storage tank. The bowl has a streamlined, compact profile.
- How it works: They connect directly to your home's water supply line and use a high-pressure valve (a flushometer) to deliver a powerful, instantaneous flush. They are perfect for saving space and achieving an ultra-modern look.