Our kitchen faucet cartridge gave out on a Sunday evening, of course.

The plumber charged $200 for the emergency call, which hurt more than the leak. Anyone have a good brand for a replacement cartridge that doesn't fail after a year?

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the_anthony24d ago

Sunday evening leaks are the worst kind of bad luck. That emergency call fee really stings, doesn't it? jana_black has a point about it being smarter to buy a better part now. I've had good luck with Moen cartridges holding up for a few years at least. You just want something that lasts longer than a cheap one.

the_rowan24d ago

Honestly, that $200 seems pretty fair for a Sunday night house call... plumbers have families and deserve time off too. Those emergency fees aren't just for the part, they're for the convenience of not having a flooded kitchen. Maybe the real issue is expecting a cheap cartridge to last forever, they're all basically plastic and rubber wearing out.

jana_black24d ago

Exactly, that fee pays for their weekend time and skill. Investing in a better cartridge now is just cheaper than another emergency call later.

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