Is Crane toilets still in business?

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.

Where is the model number on a 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.

Who bought crane toilets?

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.

How do you unclog a crane toilet?

Run an auger snake down the toilet to clear any blockage. Be sure to use an auger snake designed for toilets so you don’t scratch the porcelain. You might need to remove the drain clean-out plug in your basement or crawlspace and run an auger farther down the waste line.

What happened to Crane toilets?

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.

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.

How do I know what model toilet I have?

Finding your toilet manufacturer and/or model number: Carefully remove the toilet tank lid and set it gently on the floor, with the bottom facing up. Look for the manufacturer name or a number on the bottom side of the water tank lid.

When did Crane stop making toilets?

Can plunging a toilet make a clog worse?

Many people think that a forceful push into the plunger is what frees up the clog, but this can often worsen the problem. In fact, pushing the plunger in with enough force can even break the seal of the toilet gasket (the seal between the toilet and the floor where the plumbing exits).

When did Crane go out of business?

Crane Company merged in February 2008 with American Standard Americas and Eljer to create American Standard Brands. Over the course of its history, Crane Plumbing Corporation had moved to Montreal, Quebec and as of 2012, it was based in Stratford, Ontario, largely in a customer support role.

Where can I get toilet parts for a crane?

PlumbingSupply.com ® is your source for Crane toilet repair parts. Have a broken or missing tanklid for your Crane toilet? We’ve got you covered. Have questions about toilet parts or toilet repair?

What’s the purpose of the crane toilet flapper?

Crane®Toilet Flapper & Replacement Parts The purpose of the toilet flapper is to regulate the flow of water to the toilet bowl. Invented by Korky in the 1950’s, the original toilet flapper is the preferred choice among plumbing pros. With a wide array of flappers, our universal and specific fit flappers are sure to meet the needs of your toilet.

Who is the parent company of Crane Plumbing?

In the 1990’s, Crane Plumbing purchased Universal-Rundle Corp. and continued to manufacture many of their toilet models under the URC label, but the internal components (i.e., flush valves, flappers, trip levers, etc.) of many were notably different.

When to use a plunger on a toilet?

Hi Shell, Plunging should only be undertaken when there is a restriction related to flushing/draining of the bowl water and contents.