We're talking same items... and even with the discounts...
I know that it varies from Locke to Locke. I know quite a few pros who take their business to the one in Lawton or to one in OKC simply because it's worth the trip.
It's kind of like Lampton's. I hear people talk all the time about how good they are, etc... The one in Clinton tried to sell me a new welder $100 above MSRP with the guy telling me that it was a deal I couldn't pass up because he was knocking nearly half the price off. I had come in for a replacement mig torch. I guess khaki pants and a polo shirt made me look like I wouldn't know. First time there, and I haven't been back since.
Anyway, sorry for the hi-jack. If your Locke is good, then I'd say give them a try. Or possibly Grainger (though I don't know what they carry). But like I said, the scratch and dents at the big box stores can be a good place to find a great deal if your timing is right.
Winnelson?
there a A O SMITH dealer another good one...winnelson's is usually a little pricey tho...
I cant remember the name, but the Locke in Moore sent me there too when looking for a divertor for my faucet, and I didnt want to replace my faucet
The store over here in okc is great, im there 2-3 times a week at least(for work). We buy enough stuff there i have gotten to know the guy who runs the sales there and if i ever need something i get it at the same price as my work does which is cost + 7%
GE and Whirlpool gas water heaters are sold by Lowes and Home depot and they suck.
They are both made by American water heater co of Tn.
Theres a class action suit against them cause of their flame out system.
Bradford White would be my choice for gas.
You really don't have a lot of choice as theres only 4 companies that make all the water heaters. they just stick different names on them.
I've got 8 houses and as the heaters crap out I've been replacing them with electrics and
wrapping them with insulation. more efficent. IMHO
I'm at 5 electrics and 3 gas now.
They are both made by American water heater co of Tn.
Theres a class action suit against them cause of their flame out system.
Bradford White would be my choice for gas.
You really don't have a lot of choice as theres only 4 companies that make all the water heaters. they just stick different names on them.
I've got 8 houses and as the heaters crap out I've been replacing them with electrics and
wrapping them with insulation. more efficent. IMHO
I'm at 5 electrics and 3 gas now.
hmmmmm ... maybe ... I am so curious now that I am gonna go drive by and look in the morning.
I tried to find them in the yellow pages on line but my search foo sucks, I guess ...
I prefer locke in OKC over all of the big box stores. From what I have heard from multiple tradesmen, the products at a professional supply store are of a higher quality than the major chains. The major chains are more concerned about price, so the manufacturers use lesser quality internals. At the time I was given this info, they weren't trying to sell me anything. It was in general conversation.
Locke in OKC on 39th has always been good to me.
Locke in OKC on 39th has always been good to me.
Does Winnelson carry water heaters? I know they have all kinds of plumbing stuff , but , didnt know they have water heaters.
I am still saying Locke. Locke deals with mostly residential plumbing items. A lot of their business was dependant on new home construction. Now that new construction is in the toilet I am willing to bet they can get with any of the big box stores as far as pricing goes and provide you with a better product.
I am still saying Locke. Locke deals with mostly residential plumbing items. A lot of their business was dependant on new home construction. Now that new construction is in the toilet I am willing to bet they can get with any of the big box stores as far as pricing goes and provide you with a better product.
