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Customer Reviews for KOHLER Elmbrook 12 in. Rough In 2-Piece 1.28 GPF Single Flush Elongated Toilet in White Seat Not Included

Internet #306031834

Model #K-21285-0

Store SKU #1003425977

  • Easy to install with included slow-close toilet seat ($30 Value)
  • KOHLER AquaPiston releases water from 360 degrees around
  • Comfort Height offers chair-height seating (about 2 in. taller)

Customer Reviews

  • 4.5
    out of 989 reviews
  • 85% recommend this product
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Flush valve hangs open all the time and if you don’t catch it, water will run all day. Biggest piece of junk Koehler ever made!
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Response from Kohler Product ExpertApr 17, 2024
Hello Ms66, my name is Meli with Kohler Co. I am sorry to read your Elmbrook toilet is running, this is nothing you should expect with a new installation. An adjustment may need to be made with the chain in the tank. We would like to connect directly to assist with your adjustments further, please email our customer care team at KohlerCustServ@Kohler.com. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you resolve this issue. Sincerely, Meli A., Kohler Customer Service
    Kohler toilet. Has a fast refill.
    We purchased this toilet and Love it!! Fast refill , our other toilet not kohler took almost 3 minutes to fill, this one just under 30 seconds. Excellent flush nothing left behind. I will eventually replace our other toilet with this brand. Very happy and would recommend.
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      Purchase good but parts missing!
      While the purchase experience online with HD was good, the product packaging was missing some important parts preventing installation and commissioning. The toilet tank to bowl rubber gasket was missing and had to be ordered online with Kohler. While they did send a free kit, it did delay installation. HD should probably stock proper spares for this as I could not find a genuine replacement part.
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      Response from KOHLER Customer ServiceFeb 9, 2024
      Ananth, my name is Jessica with Kohler Customer Service. I am sorry to hear your Elmbrook toilet arrived with missing hardware. This is nothing you should expect when you choose Kohler. As a valued Kohler customer, we appreciate your taking the time to provide this feedback. If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service team at KohlerCustServ@kohler.com. We are here to help. - Jessica P. Kohler Customer Service.
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      terrible design
      Looks Good, Feels Good BUT the "save he world" non filling toilet bowl supposedly counteracted by Kholer's new state of the art technology, "The AQUA PISTON and 360 degree flush system" doesnt seem to be working out for me. Is anybody else constantly having to wipe human waste out of the toilet bowl?
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      Response from Kohler Product ExpertFeb 7, 2024
      Dapper, my name is Jessica with Kohler Customer Service. I am sorry to hear of the cleanliness issue you are experiencing with the Elmbrook toilet. The chain connecting to the trip lever should be taut. If there is any slack, it should be tightened to remove the slack. The water level can also be checked. The water level in the tank should be at the water line which is marked on the inside back wall of the tank or on the flush valve. The refill tube can be checked as well. It should be connected at both ends connecting the fill valve to the center of the canister valve. If either end is disconnected, it should be pushed back into place. Please also ensure there is water coming out of all of the rim holes around the bowl when the toilet is flushed. If the issue continues, please contact our Customer Service team at KohlerCustServ@kohler.com. We look forward to hearing from you soon. - Jessica P. Kohler Customer Service.
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        Leaks
        Within 10 months of purchase this toilet leaks every time it is flushed. I have replaced the flush-valve seal and it still leaks. This toilet is a Piece of….no pun intended. Do yourself a favor and avoiding utilizing this “throne”.
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        Response from Kohler Product ExpertOct 20, 2023
        Mike, my name is Jessica with Kohler Customer Service. I am sorry to hear your Elmbrook toilet is leaking. We put a lot of thought into our products, so it is unfortunate whenever we do not meet a customer's expectations. We would like to connect with you to aid in a resolution. Please contact our Customer Service team at KohlerCustServ@kohler.com. We look forward to hearing from you soon. - Jessica P. Kohler Customer Service.
          Bought one, then another and another. I wasn’t sure about...
          Bought one, then another and another. I wasn’t sure about installing a low flow toilet but I have been impressed. I can’t believe how much I like it. Fills in about 20 seconds, no clogs, everything flushes.
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          Stylish look
          Looks stylish
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          • Recommended
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          3 out of 3 Elmbrook toilets had or eventually soon...
          3 out of 3 Elmbrook toilets had or eventually soon after instsll had tank cracks resulting in water damage and additional plumbing cost to replace
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          Response from Kohler Product ExpertMay 12, 2023
          HomeDepotCustomer, my name is Jessica with Kohler Customer Service. I am sorry to hear your Elmbrook toilets have cracked. As the manufacturer, we are very interested in supplying our customers with a quality product that delivers beyond expectations. I am sorry this was not your experience. We would like to hear more about your experience with this product and aid in a resolution. Please contact our Customer Service team at KohlerCustServ@kohler.com. We look forward to hearing from you soon. - Jessica P. Kohler Customer Service.
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          Never again
          Never again will I purchase a kohler toilet. Both have leak and awful flush.
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          Response from 3CMay 8, 2023
          Hello, this is Lisa with Kohler Co. I am sorry to read of your experience with your toilet. This is certainly not something you should anticipate. We would like to direct connect with you to further discuss your model. Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-4KOHLER. We are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST. We are glad to help! Sincerely, Lisa A., Kohler Customer Service.
            Excellent
            Very happy with this toilet. Great flusher. Fairly quiet and quick tank refill. Installation easy. I had been looking at the Cimmaron but this Elmbrook cost $100 less and I don't feel I've missed out on anything.
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              Junk.
              Garbage…don’t buy this toilet. Installed two and both won’t seal at the bowl seal.
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              Response from KOHLER Customer ServiceFeb 28, 2023
              Hi Tony, this is Sarah with Kohler Co. I am very sorry to hear your Elmbrook toilet will not seal at the toilet seat. We would like to connect with you directly to learn more about your unique experience; so that we can help. Please email our team at KohlerCustServ@kohler.com. Thank you. -Sarah S. Kohler Customer Service
                Amazing ceramic
                I bought 3 for my house 8 years ago Only one need ring cost me $8 I just bought another one for work last month They are so reliable Those toilets works like a vacuum when you flash 200% recommend
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                  Kohler makes this easy
                  So easy to install, took me less than an hour. I find Kohler to have an exceptional product line and it is the third Kohler toilet we have put in our house. Everything you need is in the box except for a rag and a wrench.
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                    Good choice!
                    I bought 2 Kohler Elmbrook toilets last month at Home Depot. Both work as advertised: no residue after flushing. Easy to install. This is a good product!
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                      Great toilet
                      Great toilet, sleek and flushes well. Love the water-saving!
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                      Can't beat that for that price!
                      Everything included. Easy install. Even with 11" rough in. Works like a charm even with bigger loads.
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                        Toilet no longer flushes!!
                        I've been purchasing Kohler toilets for the past 10 years. I purchased the elmbrook May of 22, and it has now stopped flushing, I now have to hold down the handle to flush. I already replaced the tank 2x. Not impressed! I should not have to keep going back to the store to look for a solution. Kohler should step up and resolve this issue.
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                        Response from KOHLER Customer ServiceAug 31, 2022
                        Hello DrFab, my name is Meli with Kohler Co. I am sorry to read your Elmbrook toilet is not flushing. We would like to troubleshoot the root cause of this issue, please email our customer care team at KohlerCustServ@Kohler.com. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you resolve this. Sincerely, Meli A., Kohler Customer Service
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                          Replaced our old 16 litre toilet with this
                          Easy installation and works well , satisfied with our purchase
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                          Clogs less often than my previous toilet, but...
                          When this toilet clogs it is almost impossible to plunge it. I hate it!
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                          Response from 3CMay 25, 2022
                          Hello Bob, this is Keisha with Kohler Co. I am sorry to hear your toilet frequently clogs. We are happy to assist. At this link, you can find helpful information that can assist with this issue, https://bit.ly/3LNTRSi. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact our Customer Service team at 1-800-456-4537 (M-F 8AM-5PM CST). We’re happy to help! –Keisha L., Kohler Customer Service
                            Continuously Run. Tank internals design Flaw
                            I've owned 2 of these toilets for a few years and they are absolute garbage. THEY CONTINUOUSLY RUN. There is a design flaw in the tank drainage system that creates a constant fill cycle. I thought maybe I got a lemon but for 2 to do the exact same thing is not a coincidence. I've installed enough toilets to know it's not user error. When I first purchased these toilets the problem began within 3 months of use. I told the plumbing department and all they did was recommend replacing the flow valve. I tried that with KOHLER replacement parts. Didn't do anything. Still run. I cleaned the seals. I checked the water. No debris. I never put chemicals in the tank. These are not worth the 300 dollar plus price. I won't buy Kohler again. They're going to the curb.
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                            Response from KOHLER Customer ServiceMay 16, 2022
                            Hi Sandman, this is Lisa with Kohler Co. I am concerned to hear of your experience with your Elmbrook toilets. We would like to do additional troubleshooting with you to ensure we can aid in a resolution. Please feel free to reach out to us at KohlerCustServ@Kohler.com. We are more than glad to help. Sincerely, Lisa A., Kohler Customer Service
                              Love the new toilets!...
                              Love the new toilets!
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