Gerber Avalanche Elite WS-20-828 Toilet Review

Gerber Avalanche Elite WS-20-828 toilet

This Gerber single flush toilet has

  • An elongated bowl.
  • A height is greater than 16″ from floor to rim (ADA compliant).
  • Seat not included

Features

  • 17″ Tall, ErgoHeight ADA Elongated Bowl for added comfort and ease of seating
  • Tank: AH-28-890, Bowl: AB-21-828
  • Chrome, metal side tank lever with a solid durable brass arm to complement any bathroom
  • Large, 2 1/8″ fully glazed trap way for clog-free waste removal
  • Featuring the PowerClean Flush System! XL Dual fed siphon jets feed into a specialized chamber that accelerates water force, clearing the bowl effectively
  • 100% factory tested prior to shipment
  • 3″ flush valve for maximum water flow and flushing power
  • Large 10″ x 7″ water surface to thoroughly rinse the bowl with each flush
  • 1.28 gpf (gallons per flush), save up to 16,500 gallons per year (vs 3.5 gpf toilet)
  • Corrosion-resistant Fluidmaster® flapper for long-lasting operation and easy replacement
  • Two-piece toilet
  • 12″ Rough-in
  • Available in white and biscuit
  • WaterSense® certified, High-Efficiency Toilet (HET) to save 20% more water (vs 1.6 gpf/6 Lpf toilet) and money!
  • 10 Year Warranty, Limited Lifetime on Vitreous China
  • Double nut, multi-point tank-to-bowl mounting system for easy tool-free installation
  • Best-in-Class Fluidmaster 400A Fill Valve for durable, long-lasting anti-siphon operation and easy replacement
  • Toilet seat not included

Resists soil and odor             

  Yes

Resists drain line clogs 

  No

Comfort height

  Yes

Type

  Gravity

Gallons per flush

  1.6

PROS
  • Excellent for solid waste removal
  • Very Good for saving water
CONS
  • This model had no discernible flaws in its performance.

Gerber Avalanche Elite WS-20-828 toilet Reviews

This Gerber single flush toilet was very good in overall performance.

The Avalanche Elite™ is easy to install, easy to admire, and offers an extraordinary value that’s hard to forget. The two-piece design features a low maintenance simple concealed trap way and a sleek, upscale look that fits any decor. Perfect for renovations and remodeling, the extra-large footprint covers old residue and makes installing and replacing a toilet easy. A powerful and reliable flushing machine, the Avalanche® Elite houses the PowerClean® Flush System for stronger flushes, more carry through the waste line, and a cleaner bowl.

Gerber Avalanche 2-Piece High Efficiency Elongated Toilet in White

The Gerber Avalanche Elite WS-20-828 is part of the Toilet test program. In our lab tests, Toilet models like the Avalanche Elite WS-20-828 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Solid waste removal: The ability to move simulated waste through the bowl and trap.

Noise: Flush quietness without the seat.

Bowl cleaning: How well flushing cleaned the bowl’s front and sides.

Solid waste removal   

Noise

   Bowl cleaning

           85%   
     75%    
            80% 

Very Good

Fair

Very Good

Gerber Avalanche Elite WS-20-828 toilet Review Score

 Total Score:  7.8  

Fair! The Avalanche Elite™ is easy to install, easy to admire, and offers an extraordinary value that’s hard to forget. The two-piece design features a low maintenance simple concealed trap way and a sleek, upscale look that fits any decor. Perfect for renovations and remodeling, the extra-large footprint covers old residue and makes installing and replacing a toilet easy. A powerful and reliable flushing machine, the Avalanche® Elite houses the PowerClean® Flush System for stronger flushes, more carry through the waste line, and a cleaner bowl.