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Old 05-20-2024, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
Last week, I had Mike Scott Plumbing replace the plastic push-pull valves on my 2 toilets with quarter turn metal valves. The total fixed cost was $213 ($69 for each valve plus a $75 trip charge). I know that some people have replaced every plastic valve in their house, and I also know there are cheaper ways to replace the valves. But, the toilets occasionally need to be repaired with a new gasket, or a new fill valve. Now, I know that I can turn off the water to the toilets and have more confidence that I will not encounter a leaking valve that would require the water to be shut down for the entire house. To me, the peace of mind was worth the cost.
They use a special Glue. I would not recommend doing this yourself unless you are experienced in doing such work. The two biggest water damage insurance claims are: Washing machine hoses and toilet hoses & fitting. You insurance deductible is probably way hight than the $213 not to mention the hassle of having your house flooded.