Are American Standard Toilets Made in the USA?

The Champion 4 has earned its reputation as one of the most clog-resistant toilets available at its price point, backed by a 2,000-gram MaP score that puts it among the highest-tested single-flush toilets on the market.

The Champion 4 uses a 4-inch piston action accelerator flush valve and a fully glazed 2-1/8-inch trapway (trade name "Champion 4" refers to the flush valve seat diameter). The larger flush valve and wide trapway work together to move waste quickly with less chance of blockage. In aggregated reviews across major retail platforms, owners frequently cite clog-free performance as the top reason for satisfaction.

It is not EPA WaterSense certified because it flushes at 1.6 GPF rather than the 1.28 GPF threshold required for the program. For households where clog prevention is a higher priority than maximum water savings, this trade-off is often considered worthwhile. For buyers who want WaterSense certification alongside US-made manufacturing, the Cadet 3 is a closer fit.

The Cadet 3 FloWise delivers reliable gravity-flush performance at 1.28 GPF with a MaP score of 800 grams, clearing the WaterSense threshold while maintaining enough flushing force for everyday household waste loads.

The Cadet 3 FloWise sits at the intersection of domestic manufacturing and water efficiency. At 1.28 GPF it saves roughly 20% more water per flush compared to the 1.6-GPF Champion 4, and over a year of typical household use (approximately 5 flushes per person per day) that adds up to meaningful savings on water bills. Many US states and utilities also offer rebates for WaterSense-certified toilets, making the effective cost of purchase lower than the retail price suggests.

The 800-gram MaP score is solid for a 1.28-GPF toilet but falls below the Champion 4's ceiling. For households that do not experience frequent clogging, the Cadet 3 is the more sensible long-term pick. For households with a documented clogging history or older plumbing lines, the Champion 4 at 1.6 GPF may be worth the extra water cost per flush.

The Cadet Pro offers the same Ohio-made vitreous china construction at a chair-height rim of 16-1/2 inches, meeting ADA height requirements and providing meaningful comfort for taller adults and users with mobility limitations.

The Cadet Pro is the go-to recommendation for accessible bathroom renovations and aging-in-place projects when a US-made toilet is specified. Its 16.5-inch rim height falls within the ADA's 17 to 19-inch range when a standard toilet seat (typically 1 to 2 inches) is added. Many plumbers and occupational therapists recommend this combination for clients recovering from surgery or managing chronic mobility challenges.

Water efficiency at 1.28 GPF also positions it well for projects targeting LEED certification or local utility rebates. Like the Cadet 3, it uses a fully glazed trapway and a three-inch flush valve, producing a reliable flush action without the oversized valve of the Champion 4.

The H2Option gives users separate 1.0 GPF (liquid) and 1.6 GPF (solid) buttons, averaging well below WaterSense thresholds when used as intended and making it one of the more water-efficient options in the American Standard lineup.

The H2Option uses a tower flush valve rather than a traditional flapper, which reduces the most common single point of failure in gravity toilets. When the float assembly fails on a conventional flapper toilet, water runs continuously. The tower valve design on the H2Option seals more consistently over time and generates fewer ghost-flushing events in owner reports.

For households tracking their water consumption or qualifying for utility rebates, the H2Option is worth comparing against the TOTO Aquia IV, which also uses a dual-flush design at 0.9/1.28 GPF with a 1,000-gram MaP full-flush score. Both are legitimate WaterSense options; the Aquia IV has a slight edge on MaP performance, while the H2Option sits at a typically lower retail price point. See our best dual flush toilets guide for a fuller comparison.

The VorMax combines a single-side direct-feed flush that scours the entire bowl interior in one rotation with American Standard's EverClean antimicrobial glaze, producing consistently higher cleanliness ratings in aggregated owner reviews compared to standard rim-fed designs.

The VorMax's single-entry flush port (positioned near the top of the bowl) creates a spiraling water motion that contacts a significantly higher percentage of the bowl surface compared to a traditional multi-hole rim design. American Standard's published testing claims it cleans two times more of the bowl surface, and owner reviews consistently reflect higher satisfaction with bowl cleanliness between cleaning sessions.

EverClean glaze uses silver-ion technology to create an antimicrobial surface that inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew on the china. This is the same type of technology used in TOTO's CeFiONtect glaze, which applies a glaze surface that reduces waste adhesion. Neither eliminates the need for cleaning, but both reduce the frequency required to maintain visual cleanliness. For more on glaze technologies across brands, see our EverClean glaze comparison.

The Titan is designed for demanding use environments with a reinforced china body and a flush system built to handle the higher per-day usage rates of commercial or high-occupancy residential settings.

The Titan is particularly well-suited for rental properties, vacation rentals, or homes with very large families where the daily flush volume exceeds what standard residential models are engineered for. It bridges the commercial and residential segments in a way that few standard American Standard models do.

For standard household use, the Cadet 3 or Champion 4 will be sufficient. The Titan justifies its additional cost primarily in high-throughput environments. For vacation rental operators comparing toilet options, our best toilets for vacation rentals guide covers the trade-offs in more detail.

The Edgemere combines Right Height elongated seating (16.5 inches) with a cleaner traditional profile compared to the utilitarian Cadet lines, and is manufactured at the Tiffin, Ohio facility.

The Edgemere's profile is a step up aesthetically from the purely functional Cadet and Champion lines. Its more refined tank and bowl curves make it a reasonable choice for renovation projects where a traditional-style toilet is desired but the buyer also wants confirmed US manufacturing.

For buyers weighing design against performance, our full Edgemere review covers the specific flush performance, owner satisfaction data, and how it compares to the Kohler Cimarron and Highline in the same traditional-style segment. Our best American Standard toilets roundup also ranks the full lineup.