Re: Best quality bathroom faucets?

Posted by jimbo on December 30, 2003 at 10:07:31:
In response to Re: Best quality bathroom faucets?
: : The "lead" laws have caused many manufacturers to go away from solid cast brass bodies. Now they may use copper tubing waterways surrounded by a shell which may be plated brass, or plated plastic. Delta, Kohler, American Standard, and many others offer lifetime warranty including the plated finish. Bottom line is , a more expensive faucet is more likely to actually last 20++ years. Warranty is good, but the labor of changing out the faucet every few years is NOT covered. My personal experiences: Delta is reliable and easy to repair when necessary; parts readily available. American Standard: ditto Moen: Ditto Kohler: pricey; ususally long lasting; finding parts when needed not so easy. PricePfister: Yugo

Posted by jimbo on December 30, 2003 at 10:07:31:

In response to Re: Best quality bathroom faucets?

: : The "lead" laws have caused many manufacturers to go away from solid cast brass bodies. Now they may use copper tubing waterways surrounded by a shell which may be plated brass, or plated plastic. Delta, Kohler, American Standard, and many others offer lifetime warranty including the plated finish. Bottom line is , a more expensive faucet is more likely to actually last 20++ years. Warranty is good, but the labor of changing out the faucet every few years is NOT covered.

My personal experiences:

Delta is reliable and easy to repair when necessary; parts readily available.
American Standard: ditto
Moen: Ditto
Kohler: pricey; ususally long lasting; finding parts when needed not so easy.
PricePfister: Yugo

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