Horow HWMT-8731 Two-Piece Round-Front Dual-Flush Toilet

The Horow HWMT-8731 positioning — dual-flush round-front for powder rooms at value tier

The Horow HWMT-8731 fills a specific Amazon market segment: round-front dual-flush with bundled SoftClose seat at sub-$320 total installed cost. Most round-front WaterSense toilets in the value tier ($89-$200) use single-flush only — Glacier Bay All-in-One Round, Vortens 3414, Sterling Windham, AmStd Mainstream Round. The HWMT-8731 brings dual-flush water savings + WaterSense Most Efficient utility rebate eligibility to the round-front powder room segment.

For buyers wanting dual-flush + bundled SoftClose seat in a round-front configuration for tight powder rooms, the HWMT-8731 is the most affordable option in US retail. Direct competition: Woodbridge T-0021 round-front variant (similar profile, similar price) and DeerValley DV-1F526 round-front (slightly different feature set).

What the HWMT-8731 delivers

• Round-front bowl (16.5" front-to-back) — saves 2" of bathroom depth vs elongated
• Comfort Height 16.5" — ADA-friendly with appropriate seat
• Dual-flush 1.28/0.8 GPF — effective 1.06 GPF (WaterSense Most Efficient)
• BUNDLED Horow SoftClose round-front seat — typical 2-5 year service life
• MaP 700g — adequate for powder room use (low daily flush count)
• Universal Korky 2032BP flapper service path (dual-flush cartridge is Horow-proprietary)
• Universal Fluidmaster 400A fill valve compatibility
• Top-mount slim chrome dual-flush button
• 5-year porcelain warranty

The HWMT-8731 variant matrix

What\'s in the box

• Tank with pre-installed dual-flush cartridge
• Round-front bowl (16.5"), pre-drilled for 12" rough-in
• Tank-to-bowl gasket (universal Bemis 7530 pattern) + brass bolts
• Chrome top-mount dual-flush button assembly
• BUNDLED Horow SoftClose round-front seat
• Wax ring NOT included
• Installation manual (English + Chinese)
• WaterSense Most Efficient certificate

Install procedure (45-60 minutes)

1. Shut off water at under-toilet shutoff valve
2. Flush old toilet to drain tank
3. Disconnect supply line
4. Remove tank-bowl bolts (Phillips from inside, wrench below)
5. Lift old tank off bowl
6. Remove flange bolts and old bowl
7. Scrape old wax ring (wear gloves)
8. Install new wax ring on flange
9. Set HWMT-8731 bowl on flange, verify plumb. Hand-tighten flange bolts only.
10. Install tank-bowl gasket on flush valve outlet (bottom of tank)
11. Set tank on bowl, cross-tighten bolts 1/4 turn alternately. Stop at snug + 1/4 turn.
12. Verify dual-flush cartridge orientation per install manual
13. Connect supply line. Restore water.
14. Test full flush (1.28 GPF) and half flush (0.8 GPF) 3 times each
15. Install bundled SoftClose seat

HWMT-8731 vs dual-flush round-front competition

The verdict

Buy HWMT-8731 if:

• You want dual-flush round-front at value tier with bundled SoftClose seat
• WaterSense Most Efficient utility rebate eligibility makes net price attractive ($0-$220 net in CA/AZ/TX/NV)
• Amazon channel shopping
• 5-7 year service life is acceptable for powder room use
• Powder room or half-bath where round-front fits and elongated won\'t

Skip and choose Vortens 3414 if:

• $81-$131 savings matters and single-flush is acceptable
• Sun Belt Home Depot availability + lifetime porcelain warranty

Skip and choose Glacier Bay All-in-One Round if:

• $131-$191 savings matters and single-flush is acceptable
• Same-day Home Depot pickup nationwide

Skip and choose Woodbridge T-0021 Round-Front if:

• Amazon review patterns favor Woodbridge in your specific use case
• Color availability favors Woodbridge

Warranty

Horow HWMT-8731 warranty: 5 years on porcelain (original purchaser), 1 year on tank trim including dual-flush cartridge, 1 year on bundled SoftClose seat. Horow customer service-administered through Amazon channel.

Pricing reality (2026)

Horow HWMT-8731 (White, with bundled SoftClose seat): $220-$280 at Amazon, Wayfair. Biscuit variant: +$40-$60. Net price after WaterSense Most Efficient utility rebate: $0-$220.