The American Standard Optum VorMax 2-piece toilet features a powerful VorMax flushing technology that cleans the bowl 2 times better than conventional toilets. It is also outstandingly designed to blend perfectly in modern bathrooms. Even, The American Standard Optum is cheaper than the American Standard Vormax and American Standard Vormax Plus toilets.
The toilet has an elongated bowl design for added comfort, and it is ADA-compliant. Thanks to its left-hand chrome trip lever. It is also sturdy, and the CleanCurve rim and the Everclean surface have helped to keep the toilet cleaner for many years.
Read our detailed American Standard Optum Vormax reviews to know more about this elongated bowl American Standard toilet.
What is Vormax Flushing?
Vormax introduces an outstanding double flushing system with vigorous water-saving technology that has brought notable changes in the arena of toilet flushing. Its powerful turbine flush cleans the entire bowl of the toilet, including the rims. It is challenging for most toilet flushes to clean the rims with a heavy flush as it is hard to reach the unconventional area of the rims. The powerful flushing of the vormax eliminates all the mildew and skid marks. It is also termed the “tubulation flushing system.” Nowadays, it is becoming more popular in America for its reliability and super-flushing permanence.
American Standard Optum Vormax Reviews
Technical Specifications
Features | American Standard Optum Vormax Toilet |
| Water Consumption: | 1.28 GPF |
| Pieces: | Two-Piece |
| Bowl Height: | Chair Height |
| Color/Finish: | White |
| Certification: | ADA Compliant, EPA Approved, IAPMO Certified |
| Material: | Vitreous China |
| Bowl Shape: | Elongated |
| Flushing Technology: | Gravity Fed |
| Flushing Type: | Single Flush |
| Included: | Bolts, Seat |
| Gallons Per Flush: | 1.28 |
| Commercial/ Residential: | Residential |
| MaP Performance Rating: | 1000 |
| Flushing Type: | Single Flush |
| Included: | Complete Kit, Handle, Seat |
| Warranty: | Limited 10-Year Warranty |
| Price: |  Check Today’s Price |
Page Contents
Vitreous china construction
This is a toilet that you can depend on to serve you for more than 20 years. It is made from strong vitreous china material that is easy to maintain and extremely durable. The Optum Vormax toilet has a left-hand chrome trip lever for easy flushing. It also comes with a toilet seat and a complete kit.
Two-piece toilet design
The Optum VorMax toilet is a two-piece toilet, thus very easy to install and transport. In addition, it comes with a complete kit and seat, which makes installing it to be easy. With a 12-inch rough-in, you will have an easy time setting up the toilet.
VorMax flushing technology
This is one of the most powerful flushing mechanisms that you will ever come across. The VorMax flush technology provides a very powerful jet of water that scrubs the toilet bowl cleaner from top to bottom, getting rid of everything in its way. The flushing system is 2 times better than traditional toilets.
CleanCurve rim design
The CleanCurve rim design helps to keep the toilet clean as it eliminates the hidden and hard-to-reach areas of the bowl where dirt, grime, and debris hide.
EverClean surface
Besides having the CleanCurve rim design, the toilet also has the EverClean surface, which is very smooth and easy to keep clean. This antimicrobial surface prevents the growth of odor and stain-causing bacteria on the surface of the toilet. Cleaning is as well minimized as the surface is kept clean most of the time.
Elongated bowl design and comfortable height
The Optum VorMax two-piece toilet is very comfortable to use as it has an elongated bowl design with a lot of seating space. Apart from that, the toilet is of a comfortable height and is suitable to use by different people, such as handicapped, kids, and even adults.
Slow close seat
No more slamming the toilet seat when you set up the American Standard VorMax toilet in your bathroom. This is because the purchase includes a slow-closing toilet seat. You just need to fix it and enjoy using the toilet.
MaP rating of 1000 and 2-1/6” fully glazed trapway
This is a powerful toilet with the ability to clear bulk waste. Thanks to its MaP rating of 1000 and a fully glazed 2-1/6-inch trapway.
Limited 10-year warranty
This is one of the best warranties on the market. American Standard offers a lifetime limited warranty on the vitreous chinaware, a 10-year warranty on mechanical parts, and only a one-year warranty on the seat.
Summary: Why buy an American Standard Optum Vormax toilet?
- Sturdy construction
- Comfortable height
- More durable than the ProFlo toilet
- Excellent design and a lovely finish
- Powerful flushing technology cleans two times better than traditional toilets.
- The elongated bowl design offers comfort
- EPA WaterSense certified
- Superior waste removal with a MaP rating of 1000 and large trapway
- CleanCurve rim design eliminates hard-to-reach surfaces where dirt and debris hides
- Easy to install as it comes complete with a seat and wax ring
- Slow close seat eliminates slamming
- Limited 10-year warranty
Setbacks:
- The flapper is not well made as it gets stuck and makes the water start running. The manufacturer should work on this.
- Not suitable for a small bathroom as it takes up much space
What are the problems and solutions to Vormax flushing?
Though the Vormax is a hugely popular flushing system, it has some issues with Flushing. Those problems are discussed with brief solutions,
The leakage problem
It is one of the most common problems in the modern toilet flushing system. The water may be coming out from the tank without flushing it. The vormax Flushing may encounter self-flushing every 10 to 20 minutes. This proves to be an acute problem as it wastes a precious amount of water.
How to solve it?
You may find tons of ways to solve the leakage problem, but the most convenient way is to apply the VorMax silicone toilet tank flapper to resolve the issue. This seems very simple to incorporate this procedure, but the biggest disadvantage of this is that it is excessively costly.
- Acute Flushing problem
Flushing problems happen very often. Your toilet flush will deteriorate its actual efficiency if the lever of the flush is pressed for a long time. Pressing the lever initiates water to the bowl for an effective flush.
How to fix it?
The only thing that can solve the issue is maintaining the gentle toilet flushing behavior, and If you are too rough with using the lever, it will stop working within a few days.
- Toilet keeps running
This unavoidable problem occurs when there is something wrong with the setting of the toilet. The setting of the toilet needs professionalism to avoid this annoying issue.
How to solve it?
The very initial step is to turn off the water supply system. Then you can follow the Vormax flushing manual to fix the issue.
How to install an American Standard Optum Vormax toilet?
Here is the step-by-step guide to installing the Standard Optum Vormax toilet.
Step-1
Stop the supply of water.
Step-2
Then place the T bolts in the grooves. Then you need to press the wax ring at the bottom section of the toilet bowl.
Step-3
Then carefully place the toilet over the outlet pipe and make sure that the gaskets fully resemble the tank. Attach the toilet tank to the bowl with the screws.
Step-4
Then carefully connect the water pipeline to the toilet and tighten the bolts. And finally, connect the toilet seat to the bowl and tighten the hinge bolts. Turn on the water supply. That’s it. You are done with installing the vormax toilet.
An alternative to the American Standard Optum Vormax Toilet
American Standard Champion 4 Toilet
- Flush Type: Single flush, gravity-fed flush system
- Flush Power: Powerful flush with a 4-inch piston action accelerator flush valve
- Flush Rate: High-efficiency flush that uses 1.6 gallons of water per flush (GPF)
- Bowl Shape: Elongated bowl shape for added comfort
- Material: Made of durable vitreous china
- Color Options: Available in various colors and finishes to match bathroom decor
- Rough-in Size: Fits a standard 12-inch rough-in
- EverClean Surface: Features an EverClean surface that inhibits the growth of stain and odor-causing bacteria, mold, and mildew
- Seat: Soft-close seat with a slow-closing lid for convenience and quiet operation
- ADA Compliant: Meets ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) height requirements for accessibility
- Warranty: Backed by a limited lifetime warranty on chinaware and a 10-year warranty on the mechanical parts
Summary
With its powerful flushing mechanism, cleaning is greatly minimized, and less water is wasted as there is no need for flushing twice. The American Standard is a great toilet for residential bathrooms and will last for a very long while. It has excellent features, and its VorMax flushing system is very powerful.
FAQ
Question: Does this clear toilet contents in a single flush, or will I have to flush twice?
Answer: Definitely, yes. This toilet features a powerful VorMax flushing system that ensures nothing is left behind after every flush. At the same time, the toilet is left sparkling clean with no dirt or debris left behind. So, I highly recommend this toilet, and the EverClean surface will keep the toilet cleaner for longer. Hence, you won’t need a second flush if you properly install the toilet as instructed by the manufacturer.
Question: Is the 16.5” or comfortable seat better than the standard height seat?
Answer: Personally, I have come to like the comfortable seat as it can be used by almost anyone in the house. Formally, it was referred to as a “handicap seat,” but it will soon become the standard height as it is very comfortable and easy to sit on or stand up.
Still, have a question after reading this American Standard Optum Vormax review? Comment below.
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Hi, this is Robert Crossan, the owner of this website, has 17 years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of toilets and plumbing systems. After completing the Level 2 Basic Plumbing course in 2005, I started working in both domestic and commercial buildings as a professional plumber. So I can figure out the core difference between different toilet models and brands. It also helped me monitor their work performance and setbacks.
I Have been doing a lot of reading on low flushing and new toilets – 3 in particular the Corbelle the Optum Vormax and the Drake 2 (one gallon). they are relatively new and are relatively tough to find in Canada. Regina Saskatchewan ( S4V -2T2 )( Population 1/4 of million people plus). The Optum Vormax is only one that is accessible at Home Depot and is on sale for $328(cdn) and from looking at box contains wax ring and seats in comparison to the Drake 2 – I am thinking an argument can be made based on cost that the Optum Vormax could be a buy? – I think the Drake 2 (1) gallon is still the nicest toilet from the bunch though. I guess my question is the saving worth it?
BTW – all Toto toilets are a special order for the My city and we have 2 Home Depot locations. Even the USA/Home Depot location does not carry the One gallon drake 2 on there website.
Thanks
Ge Wong
Go ahead and buy Optum Vormax. It is one of the best-selling products of the American Standard brand. Also remember, 1 GPF toilet isn’t the right choice for seniors, or if you need to deal with larger waste.