Ever notice differences in repair parts availability between brands? That’s tripped me up more than actual failures.
Totally get what you mean—finding parts for some brands is a nightmare. I’ve had to wait weeks for a weird Kohler flush valve, but with American Standard, the local hardware store always seems to have what I need. Do you think it’s worth paying extra for brands with better parts support, or is it just luck of the draw?
Honestly, I think parts support is almost more important than the initial quality sometimes. I’ve had clients totally fed up with gorgeous faucets that needed some obscure cartridge you can only get online—super frustrating. American Standard and Delta usually save the day for me, just because you can find their stuff everywhere. Paying extra upfront seems worth it if it saves you headaches (and plumber bills) down the road, but I’ve been burned by “reliable” brands too. Maybe it’s a bit of both—planning and a little luck?
