It flushes perfectly. I have the DXV Fitzgerald and it replaced a TOTO Clayton. My DXV toilet is now a 1.28gpf and it works better than my TOTO that was a 1.6gpf.

The Seagram is beautiful. Even though updated, the Carlyle is kinda clunky and a bit dated in design, especially in the skirt transition to the bowl and tank. The Seagram is very streamlined and elegant, narrow, and not too obtrusive for a one piece toilet.

Full disclosure: I do work for American Standard, but I am providing my personal view on the performance and design.

btnik, did you peruse the Terry Love website forums? That is where years ago I discovered the Toto Drake, before it was as well known as it is now. You will probably get good flushing information over there.

jcressmanpa, I agree with your comments on the DXV. It has a nicer design, and the taller narrower profile works better for us. Since you work for AS, do you know how the "pool size" of the DXV compares? I couldn't find that info in the spec sheet. Many people say that the toilet stays cleaner, and odors are minimized, when there is more water surface area in the bowl, yet most manufacturers fail to mention that.

risforremodel, yes I did go to that forum, but didn't find any mention of the DXV Seagram (not sure how well the search function works on that site). The Carlyle II is basically a skirted Ultramax II, so I know those are well-regarded. But the DVX doesn't protrude quite as far from the wall, even with the elongated bowl, and the bathroom is tight, so we are leaning towardthe DXV.

I have DVX (installed about two months ago). No complaints, I prefer the look over the Toto.

I am also interested in DXV. They make several toilets I like. The pedestal sinks, however, are too tall for me. Have you seen a DXV product next to a different brand of sink? How does it look? My toilet and sink will be very close together in a very small room.

dsgts, if you go to any large plumbing or fixture supply place that carries DVX, they will probably have DVX porcelain samples that you can use to compare colors with those of other manufacturers (if color is what you mean by "How does it look?). There are noticeable differences in "white", for example, among some manufacturers. You really need to see them in person, side-by-side, if you think it's going to be an issue in your case.

btnik - Did you buy the DXV toilet, are you pleased with it? We are renovating two bathrooms and saw the DXV Fitzgerald in a plumbing store and we really like the look over the Toto toilets. Did you purchase a two or one piece toilet?

We had a dxv roycroft 1 weeks ago it is normal bowl height 1 piece skirted, we wanted something lower as we are three short women. - it flushes very well - to be blunt, I use 3 ply toilet paper and go through a roll or two a day! It has handled my wasting trees! It is just starting to show a dirt rim...time to clean.

If by chance anyone reading this has a longer term review of the DXV toilet, please share your thoughts. We're choosing between the Seagram and a Toto Aimes. We much prefer the scale and looks of the Seagram.

We've had the DXV Seagram for about a year now. Given the limited space in our master bath, we wanted the simplest, sleekest, most unobtrusive toilet we could find. And I still think the DXV works for that. It handles waste as reliably as our Toto Soiree, for about $300 less. And it has a good "pool size", so that waste lands in the water, rather than in "skidmark" territory as happens with quite a few water-saving toilets.

The only problem is that sometimes, after flushing, the water doesn't stop running. A quick tap on the lever stops it, but obviously, a toilet that keeps running water through the tank is not saving any water. I haven't been able to trouble-shoot the problem yet or ask the distributor about it. If you're aware that this can happen on occasion, you can stop it before you leave the bathroom. But it would be a problem if it happened with kids or guests who don't notice if the water keeps running.

Thanks btnik. Very much appreciate your review.

I would like to pass along a word of warning re the DXV St George elongated toilet. We installed this toilet during a bath remodel. For 8 months we have to deal with a shifting misaligned seat. 3 plumbers have been unable to correct the problem. Access to the seat connection is hidden and requires a contortionist to work blindly. At this point we think the only solution is to replace the commode with something other than an American Standard product.

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We are really interested in the A.S. DXV Lyndon. It has a sleek design and I do not mind the 2 piece, although I have never had one. It looks odd in the one piece. No mention of that model here. Any thoughts...?? Esp. from http://www.houzz.com/user/jcressmanpa who works for A.S. Any thoughts will be appreciated. I am ordering this week! Happy Turkey Day!

I'd also be interested in any updates on the Seagram. It looks so nice, and the "square" style would be great in our bathroom. But, above all, more than just about anything else in my house, I need it to work right . To flush, and do the job.

We're considering the DXV Lyndon as well miriamfeldman6 . The salesman at the showroom we went to said that it had the best mechanism for a dual flush model. Otherwise, he recommends AS Champion models. Good luck!

I'm sorry Sandra to hear of your seat issue. Direct email me at cressmanj@lixilamericas.com . 1-pc top-mount seat kits can be adjusted without reaching from underneath and would likely solve the issue. Sometimes those are discarded if the seat can be installed before setting the fixture. About the 2-minute mark this is shown on the Boulevard installation video.

btnik, please email me at cressmanj@lixilamericas.com. any type of debris from the incoming water line might cause the running fill-valve, either at the flapper seal or in the valve itself. We can address this as your product is warranted for 10-years.

jcressmanpa, I just emailed you, so I'll be interested to see if you can help. The distributor's trouble-shooting tips (clean gaskets, adjust chain, etc.) did not help. Again, the Seagram is a sleek, great-looking toilet that handles waste perfectly. But the problem of the water continuing to run after a flush means we have to stick around after washing hands, to make sure it stops. If I forget, when I'm about to run out the door, than the trickle of water continues until I return.

Btnik,

I want to thank you for making me aware of the Seagram, which I'm planning to use in our new bathroom. In the picture of your bathroom, I don't see the water supply line or the shut off valve. Is it on the other side of the toilet, facing the toilet paper wall? I'm going to have a bidet/washlet seat, which needs to hook into the supply line. Where is the access to the water?

grannysmith18,

The water supply line and the shut-off valve are below the tank and behind the bowl. You don't see them from the front, which contributes to the sleek look. But it is quite tight down there. You can download an installation diagram from the DXV website, and I would recommend that you or your plumber follow the instructions very closely. There isn't much room for error.

Thanks, Btnik.

We have had three DSW toilets since May 2016. We were very pleased with them, the looks and the comfort are nice. However, last week the top part of the seat broke while using the toilet. Nobody has ever put any weight on top of this seat.

Has anyone seen this problem before? Can the seat be replaced?

Any updates on the Seagram? Is anybody happy or unhappy with it.

Also, is the color, canvas white, the same as the American Standard white. I find the American Standard white to be a little too creamy

The water-running problem after a flush is fixable. The little tower in the tank that holds the valve just has to be rotated a bit so that this other thing that slides up and down does not hit the inside arm of the flush lever. That said, I wasn't able to twist it by hand, and couldn't get any of my tools to grip it, so I needed to get the plumber back to rotate it.

As far as the color, it seems whiter than the American Standard white, which I agree, is almost a pinkish creamy color. I have the Seagram right next to a Duravit wall-mounted sink, and the cottony-white colors seem to match. You should look at the showroom porcelain samples to be sure.

My only other complaint is that the very bottom of the Seagram bowl (the part heading to the outlet) gets very soiled and is not cleanable with any kind of toilet brush. I've never had that happen on any other toilet. Maybe the surface there isn't coated with the same stain-resistant glaze as the rest of the bowl. So I use a wooden spoon (dedicated-purpose only, obviously) to dislodge the grime. Not my fave cleaning chore, but our cleaning lady resisted using the spoon.

It's still the best-looking toilet, and looks especially good in small spaces, but even at the lower price than the Toto, I probably would not buy another one.

Thanks, btnik. You've given me a lot to think about.

I'm considering getting the DXV Seagram toilet VS Toto Drake II . The Seagram is considerably less however, I'm wondering if replacemnt parts for the tank needs to come from a plumbing supply house or can I buy replacement parts from the big box stores. Also, I'm wondering if everything is harder bc theres not much room in the tank. Please give me your thoughts! Also. thoughts on the DXV Seagram vs Toto Drake II. Thanks!

I have an American Standard toilet that very frequently I must hold down the flush handle til all the waste is completely flushed out of the bowl. Can I fix this or is it time for a new toilet? The toilet is about 13 yrs old. Thanks!

patmurph5...I have the Drake II, 1 gallon per flush model. It needed a new valve assembly that wasn't available at the big box stores, the one local plumbing supply store that carries Toto, or online. I finally called Toto and they gave me the phone # and web page of their largest distributor (supply.com). I called, the part was in stock and they shipped it to me immediately. I'm mentioning this to address your comment above. Note that the 1 gpf model takes a different valve than other Drake II, but if you're concerned about replacement parts, you might want to check your local stores. To anyone else who's interested, supply.com provided fabulous customer service, complete with a direct phone # to the rep who handled my order.

Beaniebakes, Thank you for the info! I'll keep that website handy.

I'm confused by some of these comments (trying to make same decision...). I've found the Seagram considerably higher in price than Toto (multiple sites inc. Amazon) Drake was one of the cheapest Totos. Any new insights on any of this?

Pemina,

The Drake II is a two-piece toilet that is also a little less compact than the Seagram, which didn't protrude quite as far from the wall. So, although the Drake is perfectly fine, the two aren't really the same. If you compare the Seagram to something with a similar design, like the Toto Legato, I think the latter is usually priced higher.

Thanks!! I've just done this and my decision is getting closer - by the end of the day I tell myself. This is very helpful - now I do know I definitely prefer and need more compact. Only those high end Totos are not as clunky. Also, Seagram has a high "map" rating. To stir it up, there's a new Kohler Corbelle that looks good and is well priced with their new flushing system.

Adding to this thread for anyone considering a DXV... I spent a lot of time considering plumbing fixtures for my home addition. I love the look and feel of the DXV Fitzgerald, and got the console for my powder room and undermount sink for my master, along with the matching toilets. The functionality seems great (nice flush and solid feel) however, on both toilets, the white porcelain is different colors -- the tanks are a grayish white compared to the rest. I'm still trying to work this out with Ferguson and the manufacturer... something to be aware of. When shopping for my fixtures, the Ferguson rep made the point that if you want your whites to match, go with all the same manufacturer (rather than mixing, say a Kohler toilet with a DXV sink). I did that and yet the whites are still not matching. I've had guests comment on my "two-toned toilet" -- not the look I was going for.

all new toilets are the same, jesus

My nephew is a contractor and says hands down Toto is far superior to any other brand