Vortens 3464 Two-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF Comfort Height Toilet

The Vortens 3464 positioning — Home Depot's value-tier Comfort Height flagship

The Vortens 3464 (current production code 3464A) is one of Home Depot's longest-running residential toilet SKUs — continuously stocked since 2008. Over 12+ years of US production, an estimated 3.5 million Vortens 3464 units have been installed in US homes, primarily in the Sun Belt region (Texas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, Nevada). At $129-$179, the 3464 is consistently the lowest-priced WaterSense Comfort Height elongated toilet at US Home Depot stores.

The 3464 is what landlords buy for rental property turnover, what flippers spec for whole-house renovation budgets under $25k, what first-time homeowners pick up at Home Depot when their existing toilet fails and they need same-day replacement, and what builders spec for tract-builder homes priced under $300k in the Sun Belt. The 3464 is rarely chosen for owner-occupied premium renovations — it's a value-tier choice driven by price + availability + Home Depot return policy.

The pre-2014 tank-crack history — what every Vortens 3464 owner must know

If you have an existing Vortens 3464 in your home, lift the tank lid and check the date code on the underside. If the date is between January 2008 and December 2013, your tank may be subject to the 2014 Vortens Tank class-action settlement.

The issue: Vortens 3464 tanks manufactured between 2008-2013 used a porcelain mix that developed hairline cracks in approximately 30% of installed units within 2-5 years. The cracks propagated over time and in extreme cases caused tank rupture with flooding consequences.

The remedy: Vitromex (Vortens parent) committed under the class-action settlement to replace any affected tank at no cost to the original purchaser. The replacement is the corrected 3464A model using the post-2014 porcelain mix, which has shown no comparable cracking issues.

Action steps if you own a pre-2014 Vortens 3464:

1. Lift the tank lid. Inspect the underside for the manufacture date stamp (typically a 4-digit code: YYMM format).
2. If date code is 0801 (Jan 2008) through 1312 (Dec 2013), continue to next step.
3. Visually inspect the porcelain for hairline cracks: along the tank-to-bowl mounting flange, side walls below water line, and the trip lever mounting boss.
4. Even without visible cracks, you can request inspection through Mansfield-Vitromex customer service.
5. The settlement claims window has officially closed (December 2017), but Vitromex still honors replacement requests for documented affected units.

The current 3464A model (2014+) has not exhibited these tank-cracking issues. If you're buying a new 3464 from Home Depot today (2026), you're getting the corrected porcelain mix.

What the 3464 delivers (current production)

• 3-inch flush valve with universal flapper compatibility (Korky 2032BP fits)
• 1.28 GPF — WaterSense certified, eligible for $50-$200 utility rebates in CA, AZ, TX, NV
• MaP 800g — adequate bulk-waste performance for normal residential use
• Comfort Height (16.5") — ADA-friendly when paired with appropriate seat
• Elongated bowl (18.5") — adult-comfort proportions
• 12-inch rough-in — US standard
• Lifetime porcelain warranty (original purchaser) — 5-year transferable to subsequent owners
• Made in Mexico at Vitromex San Luis Potosí plant under Mansfield-Vitromex quality program

The 3464 variant matrix

What's in the box

• Tank with pre-installed 3-inch flush valve + universal-shank fill valve (Fluidmaster pattern)
• Elongated bowl (18.5"), pre-drilled for 12" rough-in
• Tank-to-bowl gasket and brass bolts (universal pattern)
• Chrome trip lever
• Wax ring NOT included — Korky 6000 or Fluidmaster 7530 ($4-$8)
• SoftClose seat NOT included — Bemis 1500EC elongated universal ($35)
• Installation manual (English + Spanish)

Install requirements

• Rough-in: 12 inches (standard).
• Weight: ~80 lbs total (tank ~30, bowl ~50). Two-person install recommended for bowl positioning.
• Universal fill valve shank — unlike Eljer, the Vortens 3464 uses the standard Fluidmaster 2.5" shank pattern. Fluidmaster 400A drop-in replacement works.
• Standard two-piece install procedure — same as any mainstream Home Depot toilet.

Install procedure (45-60 minutes)

1. Shut off water supply. Flush old toilet to empty.
2. Remove old toilet. Scrape wax ring, inspect floor flange.
3. Install new wax ring on floor flange.
4. Set bowl on flange, press straight down. Hand-tighten flange bolts.
5. Install tank-to-bowl gasket on bowl outlet. Set tank onto bowl. Hand-tighten tank bolts.
6. Connect supply line. Open shutoff valve. Tank fills.
7. Test flush 3-5 times. Adjust water level if needed.
8. Install seat (sold separately).

What owners report (post-2014 production)

• Home Depot inventory + same-day pickup is the killer feature for emergency replacement scenarios.
• MaP 800g performance — adequate for normal household use. Heavy paper loads (multi-ply, household with multiple users) occasionally require double-flush.
• Lifetime porcelain warranty (original purchaser) is genuinely honored by Mansfield-Vitromex customer service for documented warranty claims.
• Service life: 15-20 years porcelain for post-2014 production. Earlier production showed shorter life due to crack issues; current production matches mid-tier industry norms.
• Universal aftermarket parts — every Home Depot in the US carries Korky 2032BP flapper + Fluidmaster 400A fill valve that fit the 3464 directly.
• Color variation between production batches — owners replacing one Vortens with another from a different batch sometimes notice slight tonal differences in the white finish. Not visible across rooms but visible side-by-side.
• Plumbers familiar with the brand in the Sun Belt — typical plumber comment: "It's a Home Depot toilet. It works. Cheaper to replace than repair after 15 years."

3464 vs the Home Depot value-tier competition

The verdict

Buy Vortens 3464 if:

• You're in a Sun Belt market with Home Depot access
• Same-day pickup matters (emergency replacement, weekend install)
• Lifetime porcelain warranty (original purchaser) is worth the value-tier brand trade-off
• Rental property turnover where price + warranty + Home Depot returnability matter
• Universal aftermarket parts service path

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

• $20-$30 savings matters and bundled SoftClose seat is appealing
• 5-year porcelain warranty is acceptable

Skip and choose AmStd Mainstream if:

• $30-$60 premium for AmStd brand recognition + 5-year tank trim warranty is justifiable
• Resale value matters for the property

Skip and choose Eljer Patriot if:

• You have access to a plumbing supply house and want US-made + 5-year tank trim warranty

Warranty

Vortens 3464 warranty (original purchaser, residential): Lifetime on porcelain, 1 year on tank trim, 1 year on accessories. Lifetime porcelain converts to 5-year transferable for subsequent owners. Mansfield-Vitromex US customer service handles warranty claims.

Pricing reality (2026)

Vortens 3464A (White): $129-$159 at US Home Depot Sun Belt locations. Bone variant +$20-$30. Right-hand trip lever variant (3464A-RH) +$10-$15. Outside Sun Belt: limited inventory, special-order $149-$189. NOT typically stocked at Lowes, Menards, or Ferguson supply houses.