Bathroom Machineries

Casey S.

This place is too cool. It's not just bathroom stuff (though there are plenty of handles and tubs to choose from) - there's also light fixtures, fireplaces, stoves, and a bunch of other things to choose from. There is just so much character here, and it is easy to get lost in this shop.

Jonathan G.

The experience of going to this store was almost surreal for me. For one, the name is absolutely not one that wold ever draw me inside. I ended up inside because a large part of my family/friends group decided to go inside. Also it was quite warm (uhhh, hot) in Murphys and there was the hope of a/c inside.

Once inside, I felt I'd been transported into a different world and a different time. Technology was non-existent in this store in a right-now-today sense, yet it was all around me in a years-gone-by sense. I can't begin to explain the wide variety of machineries in Dea-Bathroom. Toilets, cow bells, heavy lifting pullies, classic gas street lamps, bottle openers, land plows, claw foot bathtubs (upstairs, yes look closely and there is an upstairs), and the list could go on and on.

The store was so full of enthralled, browsing patrons that I kept finding myself saying ""oops sorry, oh excuse me"" (in a polite tactful we're-all-enjoying-this-place way, not a ""ugh, MOVE"" way). We spent a lot more time than I ever expected and ended up browsing the entire place (unless they had a hidden, super cool area that no one knows about). The staff there were very kind and answered with friendliness any questions one could come up with.

Because I never could have possibly imagined myself being interested in a store such as this, having such an interesting time inside made all the more impact on me (such that within seconds of entering, I wasn't even thinking about a/c). And for that, BAM - 5 stars.

Irene G.

We came in here and it felt like we went back in time. We gave our sons lessons in History. They were actually interested. We showed them what we use to type letters on, sinks and bathtubs we used as we were growing up. One pitcher we saw my Mom actually still owned since she was young. There was a pair of teeny tiny books from the 1940s that interested our sons. We saw a toilet that was called the crapper and we were told Thomas Crapper invented the toilet and thats where the phrase, ""I've got to take a crap"" came from. Even the home itself was part of History. We all really enjoyed being there. We all purchased something. I purchased a very heavy bottle opener in the shape of a women's heel. Too cute to pass. I found being in the store a nostalgic experience.

Alli K.

Although I know this place is known for its antique bathroom fixtures, if you are in Murphys, CA you should go and spend an hour circling the first floor antiques and collections. Everything is neatly organized and the variety is wide. Every time I circled back around I found a new little trinket that I wanted. Also, don't forget to look up! There are some unique one-of-a-kinds up high

Ann H.

Went in just to see what they had. Spend an hour checking out the sinks, tubs, toilets none of which I needed. I did find a light fixture for my kitchen. When the ceramic towel holder in my 1920's bathroom broke I sent them the pieces and in three days a had a replacement!

John L.

They had an impossible to get new replacement part for my Sunrise specialty shower. Super fast delivery too!

Gwendolyn H.

They were our last hope, and we were so happy to hear about them! Excellent customer service (Dave was so helpful and very knowledgeable) and we are incredibly pleased with our complete set of 1950's Crane bathroom sink fixtures. These restored fixtures are expensive--but well worth it to us , since to tear out all our tile and install a totally new sink and fixtures would have been well beyond our budget. We only have praise for this company.

Maureen M.

I have never visited the store in person, but I have purchased a few times over the years and I have always been very happy with this company. Customer service is everything to me and that the owner and employees possess this in spades. I recommend this shop to people all over the country if you want a pleasant experience shopping for and kitting out your bathrooms.

john a.

This is a must see business for anyone looking to restore a vintage home. We have been in the vintage home restoration business in Anaheim, Ca, for 35 and have found several parts that were not available anymore being manufactured for DEA. We use their offset toilet flush ells (not available anywhere else) as well as Crane sink parts that they have had made that are spot on replacements for the originals. Businesses such as Tom's need to be supported as on the vintage side we are dealing with a diminishing supply of truly vintage pieces. John Armstrong, Armstrong's Vintage Plumbing and Lighting.

Brian C.

I looked all over Saramento for parts to repair a vintage Crane faucet. Even the specialty antique plumbing stores said the parts weren't available. We got on the internet and actually found a video showing how to fix the exact faucet. We saw that the parts were not only available but we could drive to Murphys to get them. If you have an old home (ours is 95 years) and can't find what you need to make repairs, try this place. In addition to them having the parts we needed, the service is unsurpassed. Extremely helpful and friendly.