Should i replace a 20 year old toilet

Considering men and women spend an average of about three years in the bathroom throughout their lives, it's natural to wonder how long your toilet should last. To quench your curiosity, most toilets last between 10-15 years, although they can last up to 50 years if cared for properly.

But of course, this is only a guideline. You may or may not know how old your toilet is, but luckily, there's an easy way to find out!

How often should you replace a toilet seat

If you're looking for your toilet's expiration date (just kidding), look for the stamp inside the tank near the top (not kidding). There will likely be a date of manufacture located there.

But there are other signs it might be time to replace it, and some other reasons you might want to.

For example, every time you flush, it may use up to seven gallons of water. That's a lot of wastewater, especially considering that each person flushes about 2,500 times yearly. For this reason, many homeowners switch to a more efficient model before half a century is up.

We'll be flushing out this topic today

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