Fluidmaster and Korky are the two brands behind most toilet tank parts in American bathrooms. The choice is mostly about the fill valve design and the flapper fit.
The fill valves
Fluidmaster's float-cup design is the most common fill valve in the country, and Korky makes a quiet fill valve with a different float setup. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Green Bay, both fit standard tanks.
The flappers
Korky is the flapper specialist, with a universal fit and a soft-close seat, while Fluidmaster flappers are simple and reliable. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Green Bay, the right flapper stops the running toilet.
The installation
Both install in minutes without tools, following the same basic steps. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Green Bay, a homeowner can swap either.
The price
Both are inexpensive, with Korky slightly higher on some parts. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Green Bay, the price difference is pennies.
The availability
Fluidmaster parts are on every store shelf, and Korky is nearly as common. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Green Bay, either is a quick errand.
The compatibility
The key is matching the flapper to the flush valve size, not the brand. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Green Bay, a pro can confirm the fit.
The call
Fix the tank with the part that fits. Call 888-217-3585 and Green Bay Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Green Bay pro for the repair.
Plumbing in Green Bay: what to know
In Green Bay, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Brown County — from Allouez, Bellevue and Howard to ZIP codes like 54302, 54301, 54303 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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