I bought this model based on the the excellent reviews touting it's excellent flushing capabilities. I bought it on the 5th and had to call a plumber to unplug it on the 25th.
The installation was fairly easy. As stated in several reviews I also had a problem with a tank leak. I was being careful to not over tighten the tank bolts and one would not seat until I got more forceful.
I liked the seat but my wife did not, so it was changed.
The flush is very surprising. Turn the handle and whoosh it's done. (Most of the time.) I was very happy for the first 2 weeks. (My wife not quite so because there were usually stains left behind.)
My family was home for a celebration and the toilet plugged (terrible timing). The standard plunger which we had on hand did absolutely nothing but splash water. I called a plumber and a couple of hours and $95 later the toilet was flushing again.
Apparently a pile of human waste and soggy toilet paper doesn't flush quite the same as a bucket of golf balls.
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8 found this review helpful
Jul 21, 2011
I love this toilet
I was plunging our old toilet 3 times a week thanks to our childrens' . . . how shall I put this . . . talents for clogging the toilets. We've had this toilet now for almost a year. I have not had to plunge it once. I love this toilet. I plan on replacing our 2 other toilets with similar models.
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Customer review from American Standard
Jul 15, 2011
Good Toilet, Incomplete Package
Toilet works fine. But at the time of installation you will find that they did not include commonly expected fittings with the toilet like floor anchor white caps, toilet seats etc. That is annoying. The toilet is sold barebone.
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10 found this review helpful
Apr 30, 2011
No clog toilet
Finally a toilet that doesn't disappoint. I think my toilet auger will now get a well-deserved permanent vacation.
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4 found this review helpful
Apr 27, 2011
good flush and cleaning action
Just had this installed in remodeled bath. It flushes well and seems to clean the bowl pretty well. Its very well priced. The only complaint is that it comes with a plastic handle that is hard to push down and also looks cheap. If you upgrade to the metal lever handle its [$]! I got a nice looking nickel handle from Home Depot for $13 - am hoping it fits.
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Customer review from American Standard
Mar 11, 2011
AWESOME!
This toilet is AWESOME! We've had it for about a month so I can't really comment on long term but it flushes wonderfully. The product packaging stated something about flushing a bucket of golf balls in one flush, having used this toilet I believe it! Not given me a single ounce of problem. Its a comfortable height for my five foot four. It doesnt use a lot of water and flushes quickly and fills quickly. I would totally recommend this to anyone. I figure if you're buying a toilet (something that doesnt get replaced but rarely) you might as well get a good one. This is it!
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16 found this review helpful
Feb 22, 2011
Champion 4 Round Front Toilet
Before installing the AS Champion 4 toilet, I researched every article available on the net. I wanted something that works. Folks, this baby works and I am more than impressed. It works 100% better than the 3.5 gallon that I replaced! I cannot believe how it just gulps the stuff down and super quick! I will replace my other toilet with this same model.
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Customer review from American Standard
Feb 18, 2011
the champion 4 super toilet
best flushing low water usage
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Customer review from American Standard
Feb 1, 2011
Great Product
As a tiolet this product has performed excellently and the flushing power is outstanding.
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Customer review from American Standard
Jan 2, 2011
Excellent toilet
Kids/Guest Bathroom 1st floor 1/2 bath
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Customer review from American Standard
Dec 4, 2010
Good flushing
Replaced a 30 year old toilet with this and my water bill dropped almost in halve. 1 flush is all it takes.
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Customer review from American Standard
Sep 21, 2010
Excellent Product
Excellent flushing capability Reasonably attractive Easy to keep clean
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Customer review from American Standard
Sep 12, 2010
great toilet,would buy again.
great flush, perfect height.i would buy this again.
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Customer review from American Standard
Sep 10, 2010
watch out for flush valve in tank
Had trouble with toilets in both bathrooms when we bought and moved into house 5 years ago. Wouldn't flush very fast and at first I thought we had clogged pipe problems. Replaced both with this model and was thoroughly happy with the way this one removed the waste almost instantaniously. Very happy how this solved the problem. Only drawbacks are #1. when you flush toilet it makes a loud clunking noise and #2. for the last year the flush mechanism seems to be either leaking or wearing out on both units. Water runs into tank every now and then even when nobody has used them so they definately are leaking somewhere. And it makes a humming noise (on both units)when nobody has used them and you have to jiggle the handle to make it stop. Very annoying especially in the middle of the night.
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Customer review from American Standard
Jul 10, 2010
Champion 4
Product arrived as promised. Installed in couple of hours. Never glogs, compete clean flush each time. Will replace the other two toilets in the house with the Champion in the future.
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3 found this review helpful
Jun 16, 2010
Gets the Job Done
I just installed this toilet a couple of days ago to replace a problematic toilet. The problem toilet was installed only three years ago and has been a problem from the get go. I would always have to have a plunger in hand and always had to use it no matter what or how much stuff was in the stool. Not so now with the Champion 4. I don't care how much is needing flushed this toilet gets the job done each and every time. Only two days in use and I am sold on this toilet."
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Customer review from American Standard
May 23, 2010
Good Bang for your Buck.
So far so good . It was easy to instlled, it has a great flush, and looks like it saves water compare to my old toilet.
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Customer review from American Standard
Mar 20, 2010
Very pleased with the performance
Haven't had to plunge since we put these into both kids bathrooms. Low seat height is nice for smaller kids. Short bowl is great for smaller bath arrangement. Very happy with performance and low noise.
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Customer review from American Standard
Feb 18, 2010
I'm glad I found the right one
I spent a lot of time reading about every toilet that was in my price range, and I selected this one because every review I read said that it was a great flusher. This toilet is in a bathroom used by four kids and that was very important.
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Customer review from American Standard
Aug 17, 2009
Champion 4 Toilet
Assembly and installation was a piece of cake. This toilet is great. Hard to believe how well it works with only 1.6 gallons. I have other 1.6 gallon toilets in my home but none compare to this one.
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3 found this review helpful
Aug 10, 2009
Champion
The toilet size is perfect for a small bathroom. I love the linen color with the brown tones I chose for tile. It works very well, too! No install problems.
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3 found this review helpful
May 12, 2009
Great product
Toilet looks great and, yes, works great as well. We ordered the bowl in "linen", which is a nice off-white shade. Would have given it five stars but had a problem with the gasket that goes between the tank and the bowl. It was way too large and I had to trim it down in order to fit. Other than that, installation was a breeze.