What happened to Crane toilets?
What happened to Crane toilets?
Welcome to Crane Plumbing Crane plumbing has merged with American Standard. In light of this, Crane Plumbing products are no longer being offered in the trade channel. We will continue to provide customer care support and product information support for these brands, which can be found on this site.
How do I identify my Crane toilet?
Place the tank lid on the floor. Near the water level mark, you’ll see a four-digit number on the back of the tank. You have the tank model number.
Do they still make Crane toilets?
Crane Plumbing has manufactured commercial and residential plumbing products for more than 135 years. In 2008, Crane merged with Eljer and American Standard to create American Standard Brands but still manufactures toilets still under the Crane Plumbing brand.
How do I know what model toilet I have?
Identifying Your Toilet Model
- Toilet model numbers are located in a variety of places on the product.
- One-piece toilet: The model number is located inside the tank.
- Two-piece toilet: Model numbers are found inside the tank and the bowl, and are specific for those parts of the toilet.
Who bought out Crane Plumbing?
American Standard Brands
Since Crane Plumbing was acquired by American Standard Brands, it can be difficult to find repair or replacement parts for these toilets.
When did Crane Plumbing go out of business?
Crane Co. Began to sell plumbing fixtures and trim in 1886 and continued uninterrupted until it sold its U. S. plumbing operations in 1984.
When did Crane stop making toilets?
Are all toilet tanks Universal?
When asking the question is a toilet tank universal, the short answer is no. While in certain brands they can be interchangeable, the overall consensus is that your toilet tank is fitted to your toilet model. When looking to purchase a new tank, you need to learn the measurements and model number.
Who bought Eljer?
the Lixil Group
Crane Plumbing and Eljer were merged into the company in 2008 creating the group ‘American Standard Brands’. It is principally owned by the Lixil Group, with Bain Capital Partners holding a minority stake.
How many years does a toilet last?
Toilets can last for up to 50 years under average conditions. However, this doesn’t mean that you won’t need to spend money maintaining it throughout its useful life. Furthermore, there are many factors that could cause your toilet to fail in less than 50 years.
How often do you need to replace a toilet?
Typically, toilets need replacement after 25 years of use so this can be considered the average toilet lifespan. Some would argue that the porcelain toilet itself has a much longer, and even unlimited, lifespan and that it’s only the components inside that need repairs and replacements.
