Kitchen Faucets

[RegeSullivan]

I've replaced our kitchen faucet 3 times in 12 years making this the 4th faucet since moving in, in 2006. The first one just didn't meet our need (or want) of having spray.

So, any recomendations? It must be a single hole type and prefer one without a flow restrictor.

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[59 wagon man]

have you tried grohe?

 

[jhrodd]

I love this spring spout from MRdirect very robust with excellent volume and good price.
https://www.mrdirectint.com/766-c-spring-spout-faucet.html

 

[rshadd]

I like Moen, but most faucets have a lifetime warranty. if you call the 800 number they will send you new parts for free. I have done this on many faucets.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

I'm found of Delta. American Standard isn't too bad. Grohe is a little overpriced, but still good.

I wouldn't worry about restrictors. I've never found one yet that couldn't be removed.

Tommy

 

[ddawg16]

Delta, Mohen, Kohler, and Grohe are all good.

But....understand, Grohe is expensive....and the other 3 have 2 basic lines....the cheap **** you get at HD or Lowe's....and the higher end.

If you are paying less than $200 for a faucet......you are buying the low end.

Search Amazon....find what you like....then start looking at the same model on sites like Faucet.com or Wayfair

 

[Dumber than lumber]

go on Amazon and look at some of the comments for Grohe parts. Funny stuff about how it is expensive, but expensive, etc.

 

[jeffmattero76]

I use nothing but Moen in my own home and in my rental properties. I rarely have a problem with them, and, when I do. Moen sends the parts for free. It takes less than 15 minutes to change the cartridge.

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[kbs2244]

I like Moen, but most faucets have a lifetime warranty. if you call the 800 number they will send you new parts for free. I have done this on many faucets.

I second this.

You cannot get one w/o a flow restrictor,
but all it is is a plastic washer in the aerator.
5 min job to remove.

 

[Git]

I would look through Amazon Warehouse and see what you could dig up. I needed a faucet for my garage deep sink. Found this one, currently priced at slightly over $500 both at Home Depot and Amazon. Amazon Warehouse price - $56, and it looked brand new, not a thing wrong with it. Had it for 2 years now and zero issues

Here is one - $430, missing some screws and repackaged for $87:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006TIDR3Y/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Delta for $112. Says major cosmetic damage, but I have bought things listed like that and found nothing wrong with it. And, you could always return it it it was screwed up

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006WYT1LC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[rlitman]

...It must be a single hole type and prefer one without a flow restrictor...

All single hole kitchen faucets that have a pull out nozzle will have a check valve flow restrictor in the head. That's because it is possible to have the head be left in a sink full of water, and without a positive air gap, code requires some other sort of sanitary protection to the water system. Just pull it out, or at least pick out the o-ring that does the flow restriction.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

I use nothing but Moen in my own home and in my rental properties. I rarely have a problem with them, and, when I do. Moen sends the parts for free. It takes less than 15 minutes to change the cartridge.

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Moen's fine when they're not completetly seized into the shower valve. Even with the puller they can be a bite in the neck to get out.

Tommy

 

[yeldogt]

Grohe Ladylux 33759 -- was my go to for 20+ years. They changed it recently -- if you can snag an open box or something on e-bay .. they last forever. Grohe will replace the wear parts .. even cometic.

I bought an extra last year when sourcing for my new build

For my rentals I buy the better Moen (from the supply house) -- they hold up .. not as nice as the Grohe.

 

[ptgarcia]

I put Waterstone in my kitchen and bar remodel.

Moen's fine when they're not completetly seized into the shower valve. Even with the puller they can be a bite in the neck to get out.

Tommy

Just dealt with this last week. Not fun.

 

[evildky]

I use Delta classic series exclusively in my rental properties.

 

[yeldogt]

I use Delta classic series exclusively in my rental properties.

Have you noticed the new ones are all plastic ... they use them a lot in new builds ..

 

[dagofast]

We are big fans of Delta Faucets. We've had them installed in the last 2 houses we've had built because Delta's customer service is top notch. A lifetime warranty is meaningless if the company behind it doesn't support their products. Delta does. Simple as that.

 

[frank001]

have you tried grohe?

+1 on Grohe

 

[csi123]

May be the better question is why you had to replace your previous ones? Most faucets pretty much last forever since the parts can be replaced easily. Were they leaking, or did they broke completely?

 

[RegeSullivan]

It has been various reasons from the finish deteriorating, flow reduced leaking around the control handle. The one I'm looking to replace now has always had poor flow(we only have about 35psi on this floor) but the bigger issue is the aerator to spray only goes half way. I already replaced the head for the same reason.

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[yeldogt]

Kohler does lifetime now as well .. just remembered we have a Kohler setup in the laundry.

I don't love the designs as much ... be warned that all makes have more plastic vs a few years ago.

 

[Legion Prime]

I went with Delta last year, the price was right around $200 then.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B012I44K8S
I got it to replace an old one that was way overdue. I didn't buy the touch2o because I had no interest in it and judging by the reviews the system is garbage anyway. I liked that the handle worked in a 90 degree arc so I didn't have to worry about any clearances and the spray selector doesn't reset when you shut the water off. Install went easy, took about an hour all told. It's worked great since then, no leaks no wobble. When the water spray starts going off in odd directions from buildup I just wipe the nozzles with my thumb and we're good to go.