Totally agree—been there myself. Couple extra points from my experience:
- Warranty replacements often don't cover shipping, so factor in that hidden cost (mine was around $12).
- The replacement part they sent me was refurbished, not even new. Worked fine, but still...
- If you're handy, aftermarket cartridges from hardware stores or online can be cheaper and quicker—around $15-20, and you skip the warranty hassle.
Honestly, sometimes the "lifetime warranty" feels more like a marketing gimmick than real value.
Same experience here, warranty sounds great until you actually need it. Couple things I noticed:
- Replacement shipping cost me around $10 too, felt kinda sneaky.
- My replacement cartridge was new, but weirdly lower quality plastic than the original. Worked okay, but felt cheap.
- Also, aftermarket parts can vary in quality—some worked great for me, others leaked after a month or two. Luck of the draw?
Makes me wonder if these warranties are just designed to get us buying replacements out of frustration...
"Makes me wonder if these warranties are just designed to get us buying replacements out of frustration..."
I get the frustration, but honestly, warranties have saved me more than once. Sure, shipping fees feel sneaky, and replacement parts can be hit-or-miss quality-wise. But when you're dealing with plumbing—especially something like a kitchen sink—I'd rather have that warranty safety net than gamble on aftermarket stuff. Had a tenant flood a kitchen once because of a cheap cartridge... trust me, $10 shipping beats water damage repairs any day.
"trust me, $10 shipping beats water damage repairs any day."
Yeah, can't argue with that logic. Still, warranties have always felt a bit like gambling to me—sometimes you win, sometimes you're stuck paying anyway. Last year, my faucet started leaking right after the warranty expired (typical luck), and I ended up dropping around $200 on a decent replacement. Not thrilled about it, but at least it's held up better than the original. Guess it's just one of those homeowner rites of passage...
Yeah, warranties can be hit or miss. Personally, I'd rather spend a bit more upfront on a solid brass faucet—plastic internals always seem to fail early. Curious if anyone's tried ceramic disc valves...heard they're pretty reliable long-term.
