• PlumbingSupply

Overview

PlumbingSupply has a rating of 2.26 stars from 40 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. PlumbingSupply ranks 157th among Plumbing sites.

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  • Returns
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  • Quality
    4

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 33.3%
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Positive highlights

  • The cool thing is that they actually know plumbing and aren't some horribly ignorant customer service-type company.
  • We can no longer find it at Lowe's or Home Depot online (with Covid, we are trying not to go personally to places).

Critical highlights

  • After 2 calls to plumbing supply and my refusal to pay a 30% restocking fee they agreed to let me send it back.
How would you rate PlumbingSupply?
Top Positive Review

“Great resource!”

Lisa C.
10/9/20

Found obsolete parts for our Eljer toilet on their site. The navigation to finding those parts was very simple, easy to read diagrams with dimensions made selection a breeze. I'm in NC, ordered on Monday & received from California on Friday - exactly as ordered! Even the color of new toilet seat matched a 20 year old tank. Thank you - will recommend & use again if plumbing supplies are needed!

Top Critical Review

“Shipping Scam”

Adam B.
8/8/20

We paid for two day shipping - $25 and 6 days later = nothing. They won't answer their phone and you can't leave a message. Emails are unanswered. Definitely something bad happening with this place.

Reviews (40)

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customer service (7) restocking fee (5) home depot (3)
Thumbnail of user adamb883
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 8th, 2020

We paid for two day shipping - $25 and 6 days later = nothing. They won't answer their phone and you can't leave a message. Emails are unanswered. Definitely something bad happening with this place.

Thumbnail of user annr476
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
October 5th, 2023

I have Price Pfister faucets in metals and styles which have been discontinued. Recently the kitchen sink sprayer broke-I should have contacted Price-Pfister since I knew their products were lifetime guaranteed, but knowing my style was not sold in stores I ordered two parts from Plumbing Supply. Com-I only needed one-I tried to return the other one but they said I'd need " their code" first-which they would send to me later and I would need original packaging -I saved it all-but never sent a code or anything! Today I got an email that my return time had expired-so I'm stuck with a part I hope I never need-the cost was about $100 for this aggravation and ripoff-you've been warned! Pay attention!

Tip for consumers:
I could have gotten all I needed free from Price Pfister if I had known they keep parts from discontinued styles-in my opinion a decent company would have pointed me in that direction-first! Price Pfister has replaced items which have broken before for free-great company

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There was a restocking fee so either way I would have lost money

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Thumbnail of user edwardl1152
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 27th, 2024

Right after I made a purchase at Plumbing Supply my VISA card was used to purchase International calling cards. I have little exposure with my credit cards. BEWARE of Plumbing Supply it's not secure.

Thumbnail of user emilyh304
1 review
2 helpful votes
October 23rd, 2019

I purchased an air gap that was expensive - advertised as stainless steel but did not match my stainless steel sink, faucet, etc. Furthermore, the air gap cap was too tight to fit on the tubing without undue force. I returned the product and of course, was shown that the cap could be forced onto the tubing. I was charged restocking fee and postage. I would not recommend this company.

Thumbnail of user robinp182
1 review
3 helpful votes
August 16th, 2019

I recently ordered a replacement toilet seat for my toto toilet and paid the exorbitant amount of 109.00$. I received it and it didn't fit. After 2 calls to plumbing supply and my refusal to pay a 30% restocking fee they agreed to let me send it back. The cost of UPS shipping was 42.00$. UPS suggested I ask them to issue a return label because their rate would be less and I pay for the label. They refused to do this because, "it wasn't our fault." Why would I or anyone buy from this company again. I am paying 42.00$ for absolutely nothing, a total scam.

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Stefani Y. – PlumbingSupply Rep

Hello,
We are sorry to hear of your dissatisfaction with your interaction with our company.
However, we wanted to address a couple of things about your statement:
The "replacement seat" you refer to was actually a replacement seat lid for a high-end bidet toilet - a Neorest 500 - therefore, the price is going to be a bit higher than a regular toilet seat/lid as it is not a run-of-the-mill item.
The seat lid "didn't fit" because it is for a Neorest 500 - not the G500 you stated you have after you received it; the G500 is a Washlet seat (which can be placed on most manufacturers' toilets) - not a Neorest seat (which is only for the Neorest) - so they are not compatible (confirmed by a Toto tech support representative).
We had asked you to send us pictures of what you have and what you received so we could investigate why it didn't fit (we typically assume the customer has ordered correctly until proven otherwise); you elected not to provide that information and instead contacted Toto yourself - which is fine, but does not help determine why the item you ordered from us didn't work for you.
When we contacted Toto and found out that an entirely different lid is used on the G500 Washlet, we determined that this is why you did not wish to provide the information we requested.
Because the seat was ordered incorrectly, it is our standard policy to have the customer return it at their expense, and a restocking fee would apply; in your case, due to your strongly indicated dissatisfaction, we waived the restocking fee as a courtesy.
In most cases, the shipping amount we charge at purchase is well below what the carrier would actually charge, and when we make a mistake, we are more than happy to send a return shipping label; however, when we ship exactly what was ordered, it is a fair requirement to place that responsibility on the customer.
We hope this information is helpful, and provides a clearer understanding of the issues you have mentioned.

Thumbnail of user anthonyn72
1 review
2 helpful votes
October 3rd, 2018

Bought 2 soft toilet seats that did not have brand name and realized that the $69 each could have been purchased at home Depot or Lowes for $35. $15 dollar shipping on top of that and still waited a week for arrival. A representative replied with a lengthy note about small business over head versus big box stores, etc and offered a refund minus a hefty restocking fee plus shipping at my expense.
As as I try to patronize small businesses instead of Amazon, experiences like these make me wonder if it's even a worthwhile cause.

Thumbnail of user dorothyg65
1 review
1 helpful vote
June 25th, 2018

Bought drain kit for Americh tub. Before we could get the tub installed, we had a complete sewer line collapse and replacement. So after 5 months, had a plumber to come install the drain. Too bad for me. The kit had mis-sized parts and was unusable. Was told "I should have inspected and noticed the issue when I received the kit." Now, I am out $160 for the kit and shipping to return it. Plus, some snotty attitude about how they could not resell it. Resell it to some other poor customer who would be out a plumber visit with a faulty kit.

Stay away!

Thumbnail of user jessed29
1 review
2 helpful votes
December 16th, 2015

Ordered a toilet seat, but we had the color wrong. My customer noticed after opening the box. We inspected the seat thoroughly to check that it was in perfect condition before sending it back. PlumbingSupply.com then denied the return and claimed that the seat had "hair, scratches and scuffs." Then they want to charge us $14 to have the seat returned to us so we can cut our losses.
Never order from them!

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Thumbnail of user paulb325
1 review
4 helpful votes
March 14th, 2017

I purchased an item and needed it asap. Their regular shipping times were 3-7 business days. I needed the item quick and chose 2nd day thinking this would expedite the shipping and of course get my item to me faster than the 3-7 day delivery estimate. I paid 150% more for this shipping method. Turns out they sent is normal ground post through UPS from a supplier near me. When I found out where it was shipping from and looked at UPS normal shipping estimate page. The estimate for regular shipping was 3 days. Plumbingsupply.com did not expedite anything. I paid for it and they did not provide that service to me. They are refusing to refund the extra shipping fees. This is deceptive practices and this company should not conduct business in this manner. AVOID PURCHASING FROM PLUMBINGSUPPLY.COM THEY ARE DECEPTIVE!

Thumbnail of user mikeg142
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
November 2nd, 2016

I ordered a tiny chain that cost 1.99 and weighs less than half an ounce but was charged $8.99 shipping and handling. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY WITH THESE THIEVES.

Thumbnail of user kristinh8
1 review
6 helpful votes
July 16th, 2014

"HORRIBLE. I spent $60 on a replacement heating element. Well, turns out, this part cannot be returned, even though it didn't work in my unit. Out $60. BEWARE shoppers. Do NOT order replacement elements unless you are prepared to eat the cost if it doesn't work. Even though you install it correctly with water, and not dry install, which they say risks the integrity of the unit. Once again, shoppers BEWARE!"

Thumbnail of user jamesg54
1 review
4 helpful votes
April 16th, 2013

I ordered a repair kit for a 1B1 toilet fill valve - $4.47 plus $8.95 postage and handling. The part that came was the wrong one. I called sales and they researched it and told me it was the wrong one. They gave me the correct part number and said that I could order it. I asked if I would have to pay the $8.95 postage again and the answer was yes. I would expect them to send me the proper part for free, as they sent me the wrong one in the first place. They lost a customer over $4.47!

Thumbnail of user deana37
1 review
1 helpful vote
October 28th, 2014

High prices, outrageous restocking fee, incredible lack of diversity of staff- no black folks, few brown people, which I find hard to believe for Chico CA. (https://www.plumbingsupply.com/welcome.html). For bathroom hardware I'd go elsewhere, don't know about any other gear they sell.

Thumbnail of user brianc57
1 review
5 helpful votes
November 14th, 2013

They don't directly supply your order and if you need to return an item you need to ship it back to multiple places at your own expense. Stay as far away from them as possible as their customer service is HORRIBLE!

Thumbnail of user alanf25
1 review
3 helpful votes
July 14th, 2013

I ordered a brass gas adaptor from them. I received the correct part but it was obviously a used part, not new. It was very dirty and had some corrosion and pitting on the gas flare surface and obvious residue of some pipe sealant on it. They didnt even clean it. I dont think its even safe to use.

Thumbnail of user rayg5
1 review
2 helpful votes
October 23rd, 2012

I ordered a replacement flush valve for an old Elger. The model was Murray. I entered the required information into the order forms on the website, and Plumbing Supply sent me the wrong valve. When I called to straighten the issue out, the woman on the phone insisted that they sent me the correct part. However, the valve did not fit the Elger Murray I have sitting in my house. Plumbing Supply refuses to credit the shipping costs and insists on charging a restocking fee when they are the ones who screwed up. After paying to ship it back, I would have paid more in nonrefundable shipping back and forth than what the valve costs. Plumbing Supply refuses to take responsibility for their mistake and insists I ordered the wrong part.

Plumbing Supply simply refuses to take responsibility for its mistake and want to charge me for its error.

Buyer beware.

Thumbnail of user adamb1
1 review
2 helpful votes
December 18th, 2009

I didn't get a chance to place an order through them since they decided to raise the price on an item in my cart as I was reviewing my order. The price jumped from $134.95 to $147.08. Then it dropped to $140.24 about two hours later. I sent an e-mail to them asking why this happened - never got a response. I will take my business elsewhere.

Thumbnail of user markp6
1 review
2 helpful votes
December 3rd, 2010

I ordedred a part from them, and they gave me run around about UPS won't deliver, and want to charge more money. I WILL NEVER US THEM AGAIN
THE WORST ON LINE RETAILER

Thumbnail of user colleena
1 review
3 helpful votes
October 29th, 2009

DO NOT BUY FROM THESE GUYS. First they sell parts that are not genuine but 'similar to…' i. E. Kohler etc. parts. The 'similar to' parts do not fit and also leak. When I sent it back they said it was not defective even thought they never installed it themselves on a Kohler to find out. My plumber has installed hundreds if not more of these parts, I think he would know. Junk parts for the job! Do not use their parts. You will not get your money back as hard as you may try. I was told that since the parts bags were open they could not be re-sold…. Now how do you install something without opening the parts?
Maybe they think I will let them keep the part and then they can restock it. Seriously we are not talking a lot of money here it is the principal. I guess I am just accustomed to better business people. The item is defective; they should return it to their manufacturer and not aggravate the customer. These guys are nickel and dime fools. Take your business elsewhere – Buyer Beware!

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