A Master Plumber's 5 Favorite Faucet Brands | no sales, no gimmicks
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- Looking for the best faucet brands for your home? The Grumpy Plumber shares his 5 favorite everyday faucet brands. You can find a good price with these 5 reliable brands.
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Best Faucet Brands:
Moen
Delta
Pfister Faucets
American Standard
Grohe
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I looked at Kitchen Faucets at Home Depot and Lowes. Moen and Delta we found the Sprayers to be Plastic though the body was stainless. We ended up with Kohler, purchased at Amazon. Sprayer & Body metal, actual Stainless. I'm in my 70's and found it simple to install, and I know Kohler has parts if I should ever need to repair. Very happy with our choice.
I've had to call Moen Customer service for a kitchen faucet set screw that came loose. Snugged it, but didn't help. Moen sent me a new set screw, handle, AND cartridge. Definitely was not expecting that. You are right, as always, Jim. Thanks
Thanks, Jim. I appreciate your sound no-nonsense advice!
Just subbed. I can say from doing most of my own plumbing work on faucets etc. You get what you pay for. I put some chepo 2 for one faucets in my master bath years ago and in 5 years the not only leaked everywhere they looked like hell. During the same phase I bought a looked nice but cheap kitchen faucets. It died in a year. Since then I payed for quality and zero issues years later.
Not grumpy enough! Good advice.
Good advice... just installed 2 moen faucets in the house. One in the kitchen and one in the bath.
Thanks for the information fellows. I have taken your advice to heart too.
Oh my goodness, I love The Grumpy Plumber!! I'm from the southern U.S., and as you might imagine one can hear many different colloquialisms being used around here. However, I hadn't ever heard "Go and ask the neighbor lady!" 🤣It sounds like it is your regional/personal equivalent of "Go jump off a bridge." I'm going to have to start using it! 😂
Thank you for your advice about which faucet brands you trust. It was also nice to learn that brass is considered long-lasting and superior. I appreciate the help!!
Here's the reality, 90% of all faucet brands deal with the same suppliers in China..same molds are offeree woth slight design tweaks and different finishes. We, the consumers, think these brands are significantly different...spoiler alert, they are mostly all the same. Now CUSTOMER SERVICE varies by brand
Thanks for the tips. I'm looking for a kitchen faucet right now.
Thanks for the great info Jim, whenever I want to tell someone to go to H - E double hockey sticks, I tell them to “go ring their neighbor’s bell and ask them.” 😂
So far as I can tell, Moen is so good about replacing parts because they have so much experience doing it. They seem to break over and over.
If you're talking about Moen from your local big box retailer, then I agree. Pretty much all faucets from there will completely suck since they've swapped out a bunch of the internals with cheap plastic.
@@shawnbadger2737 I can't say where my parents got whatever they've had. I thought through their plumber. In any case, the parts that always break are plastic as you said. I just fixed a tub/shower valve a couple weeks ago too that was a Moen. From 2007. So It's not entirely unreasonable it failed. The other two haven't.
@@shawnbadger2737 Bullshit
Faucet manufacturers do not stamp name on faucets anymore. They might put label on built in supply line. I have been to many homes to repair a faucet, but couldn't find out who made it. They don't use washers in faucets anymore, just their own cartridge. I recommend Delta or Moen. Take a picture of the box with model # on it.
It would be nice if you do a video about showers, shower valves based on your experience. We have three Moen showers that use the 1222 cartridge. Had to replace them in each shower over last few years. Could be because of harder water or debris, but didn't have this problem with other shower manufacturers. I stay with Moen because of their excellent customer service. They send the replacement cartridge for free and I know how to replace them. Had also problem with a Delta valve body that developed a crack, but it was quite old.
I was thinking Moen because I moved into a house with them and they go a long ways between repairs, and parts are available everywhere. I've lived here 42+ years and they were here when I got here. They still work like new but I've put a few cartridges in them but when you're done, you're done, none of this wondering why it still leaks and you need to recondition or replace other metal parts you didn't plan on.
Oh what a nice surprise to see my fav Hawaii travel guide here 😂
Love that grumpy plumber!
Thanks Jim!
Thank you both so much
I asked the neighbor lady and she said if you don't believe her, go ask the Grumpy Plumber! 🙃
Appreciate the tip on wholesalers. I often don't know where to look besides Home Depot/ Lowe's.
I'm surprised American Standard's on your list because that's the leaky bathroom faucet I'm having to replace right now after only 10 years. A plumber came out to assess it and he specifically advised to avoid American Standard brand, but agreed with your top 2, Moen and Delta.
try Hajoca if in your area, better service and much better prices than Ferguson. Of all the supply places around me, Ferguson is the worst.
@jeremytine thank you for these lowkey stores wow! 👌🙌
Bradimus1, I completely agree with you about Moen faucets. Had to replace the same model kitchen faucet 3 times in 18 months. And the last one has been useless during most of the Time of Covid - hard to get a plumber unless it’s an outright emergency.
replacing a faucet isn't rocket science. Unless you have a physical disability, or are rolling in the dough, you should really do it yourself.
Never know OEM stand for, Thank Jim!
Our WeeWee sink faucet is the best we ever had. The pull-down nozzle - after 4 years they are sending me a replacement for free.
I was at HD to buy faucets for 3 bathrooms, turned around and left for a bathroom supply store…thanks Dad!
If you get gold finished, is that lesser quality than brass that is gold in color?
I bought kholer sous vid faucet from Home Depot. This was what I liked. I checked out Ferguson's and they didn't have what I wanted, and ridiculous costs. My contractor said if it goes bad then replace it. The cost of a plumber fixing the faucet is close to the cost of replacement. What do you think?
ThinkingAboutIt!!!, I think you and your contractor are both right.
Thanks for your recommendations Jim. What do you think of wall mounted faucets for wash hand basins?
MyImperfectLife, two of my bathrooms have wall mounted faucets. I like the look. One bathroom has a Grohe faucet and the other has a Newport Brass.
@@TheGrumpyPlumberhow is KOHLER brand?
The Kohler brand is good because you can get parts and the tech support is good.
Delta best hands down
dads got nice hair!😂
I'm looking at a new kitchen faucet but will NOT be looking at Pfister. They pride themselves on their lifetime parts warranty, but the caveat is you have to have the original purchase receipt for the faucet or they refuse to help you get parts. I like the Pfister faucet I currently have, but it came with my condo... so no purchase receipt. Even when I clarified that I expected to pay for the replacement parts, they did not want to cooperate. Eventually they agreed to send the parts, but made a big stink about it being a one time occurrence. Now that my sprayer head is malfunctioning, I'm looking at replacing the whole faucet with some other brand.
PACE Supply! If your in northern California or Hawaii and coming soon to Oregon!
Elizabeth Guerra, I dealt with PACE Supply in CA and their sales force was very knowledgeable and helpful. 👍👍
And buy a rebuild kit or two if it’s a nice faucet and you’re gonna have it for many years.
What do you think of Ferguson’s’Signature’ brand of Shiwer Sysrems and Faucets??
Are they quality in parts
I’ve never bought these faucets or installed them. Ferguson is not the manufacturer. If they use Delta, Moen, Kohler or American Standard to build their faucets, the manufacturer will use their parts so the parts would be easily available. Ferguson has their own Signature lines so they can make more money. To answer your question, this brand could be up to standards.
Would you recommend Moen Magnetix hand held showers? I like for elderly to be able to attach from a seated position.
Yvonne, I would recommend a hand held shower with a magnet. I think Delta makes one too.
I've had one for over two years now. Its been flawless. I bought it from Moen directly. They even gave me a 15% discount on all other Moen products.
Here’s my problem. I went to the Kohler distributor. We put all Kohler in our house. Now we have no pressure. The plumber took my sink apart to make sure the contractor installed it correctly. He discovered the Kohler faucet is made with a 1/4” tube (= to a cocktail straw pressure) attached to the aerator, so the aerator CANNOT be adjusted or removed. I barely have any pressure, so I’m returning it!
Melissa Ermutlu, every lav faucet that is sold in the United States must have a one gallon flow rate.
Wish could agree, but have you seen the plastic tubing that's supposed to be better than brass? Already having to replace one of those brands because the plastic tubing is leaking in the spout neck. Lasted less than 14 months. Suspected this was gonna be a problem and it is.
Sorry to hear that.
100% on reinstatement parts...
What is the best material for a faucet?
I bought a Grohe bath valve from Amazon that failed twice. I thought it was my fault the first time. Nope, plastic gear stripped. Made in Mexico- I'm guessing, not their fault- not designers fault either. Brass scrimp because of bean-counters at Grohe. I'm going higher end Delta.
Roger Dale, good choice.
I'm from Germany where "Grohe" and "hansgrohe" are the major two brands you will see in Hotels, public bathrooms and at people's homes and more. Never been a friend of the Grohe products either, in my experience they feel very cheap. Hansgrohe feels way better in my experience and I like their products as you actually get what you are paying for, but not sure if they are available in the US :)
Sound advice. My pre-eminent builder put a toilet upstairs. It was named yes, but could rightly have been called El Junko,
I wouldn't have checked based on builders reputation. An infrequently used room. When there was a monster water bill...guess the rest.
Looking in the tank...more plastic than you've seen, the plastic chain got hung up, ghost flush.
It's unconscionable really, how much is really saved by leaving off tried- and- true brass components.
Ask Grump about this....what can be done about awful mark in toilet?
Lots of videos say, fifty year old toilet doesn't have it, what's up with low flush toilets? Awful problem to have....forget --solid flush only.
It is unsightly and labor intensive, people are using pumice which is sure to scratch. Bleach, lime deposit remover, it's expensive and never ending,
My uneducated opinion is, the water allocated to the bowl was not modified when they went to low water flush.
I've done all the "clear the holes with a paper clip", drain and examine, lightly sand the flap insuring a good fit, it's functional, what is that unsightly
stain at the water line in the bowl?
It is a worldwide problem, seriously.
Where's your tip jar? On lots of YT's, there's a Thanks icon by the Share button.
Way to go Mr. Grumpy, you have a good way of teaching.
C, it’s the quality of the glazing or the amount of glazing in the toilet bowl that makes a big difference in the staining of the bowls. You just have to be on top of it. I can’t recommend any particular product to clean the bowl.
Thanks for your kind words. Appreciate your comments too.
KOHLER is free lifetime faucet parts. They are my number one choice. rarely fails. Delta materials is cheap now (plastic)
Had a Kohler Tone Center Set Bathroom sink faucet arrive from Kohler with the worst packaging I've ever seen in all my years of buying and installing home products. Whoever is in charge of shipping product from Kohler should be FIRED. The faucet spout was in direct contact with its shipping box. No bubble wrap or peanuts to absorb shock or keep the components like the drain pieces in check. Absolutely ridiculous. Paid over $400 for a faucet with less than .25 cents worth of packaging thought.
He didn’t mention kholer? 😮 He’s very cute and sweet tho. ❤
Dang it I watched this and still got a glacier bay and now realize the pull out handle is fully plastic
I have a moen faucet in my kitchen not top of the line but also not the cheapest. Was probably between $200 to 300 10 years ago. I didn't save the part number. Is there any way I can find out Which faucet I have so I can order parts?
Also keep the packaging information describing the make and model otherwise you are out of luck.
Did you figure it out?
I would take a picture of it and then do a search with Google Lens.
I did finally find the receipt in an old box.
WATERWORKS & LEFROY BROOKS
hello!
Where in California
What is your top 2? Looking for reliability, customer service, and available parts.
If you want a faucet that is easy to repair, choose a Delta or a Moen. If you want top of the line, good solid brass body faucet, go with a Grohe or Newport Brass.
@TheGrumpyPlumber Thanks, I've had issues with Moen. They sent replacement parts, but sink faucet still leaks. I'm went with Delta for a new sink faucet. Now I'm looking for shower ensamble.
👍👍😁
What about Kohler? I think they make pretty good stuff.
@terry7893, I use to love the older products that Kohler made but not so much now. I’ve had trouble with removing the trim to repair the faucets.
@@TheGrumpyPlumber PricePfister has been good to me by replacing 2 separate 10 year old kitchen faucets in 2 different houses at no cost due to their lifetime warranty. But I would rather have not taken the time and trouble to have replaced them.
Do you not like Kohler faucets? My present house has Kohler and Moen faucets.
My previous 1948 built house had original Crane tub shower and dial ez lav faucets still in use today. Rebuild parts are still available and they look and work great. Every five years or so they need a clean, grease and new washers.
Thanks for your helpful advice.
Walter Bordett, I have no issue with the Kohler faucets. I just don’t like the difficulties in removing some of their trim when repairing the faucets. Crane faucets were excellent quality and it’s nice that we can still get parts.
As a general contractor, all brands have stuff made overseas, including kohler. Kohler has gone down hill so bad on quality control, I’m trying to steer clear from any kohler products. From showers, faucets, tub surrounds, tubs, shower pans, and yes including toilets. So many callbacks from kohler products that we have to warranty and lose time and money on… I would rather go with big box store if grohe isn’t in their budget.
does Moen sell in europe?
Rena Motori, i don’t know but I’ll go to Europe and check it out for you.
I got a new Pfister faucet and after six months, it's not working, plus it's plastic.
@betsy1947, Price Pfister is a competitive brand. When you buy a Kohler, Grohe and Newport Brass you’re getting much better quality. 90% of the time you will get a longer life out of the faucet. These faucets are made out of brass material, not plastic.
Buy pfister and you will never have to buy parts. One email and the sent me the parts no questions asked. Well they did ask what the model was. I didn't remember so I sent them a picture. They sent me the part
What about Hansgrohe?
Hans Grohe is a very good faucet company. A secret…they are no longer owned by Hans Grohe but by a company named Masco which also owns Delta. They exchange parts on thermostatic valves.
what is oem means?
OEM means an original equipment manufacturer….generally perceived as a company that produces their own replacement parts. Thanks for asking.
You can order a faucet from Home Depot and one from Furgesons and they are identical in every way. This myth that HD is sending out plastic, while Furgesons are brass, has to stop.
I’m surprised why Koehler was left out 😮
I think its overpriced. Also the lifetime warranty only applies to the cartridge. One year for everything else.
Made of brass? With plastic parts. Great.
I have a 5 year Blanco kitchen faucet that is running slow so the plumber said I needed a "check valve" but Blanco says the faucet has been DC'd and there is no replacement part so he and a plumbing company recommended a Moen - from the comments I am reading I see why. But the specs for a Moen are different than the specs on the Blanco. I will probably end up getting a Blanco because that is the granite hole size that fits.. I would not recommend Grohe because the finish wore out on two handles. All these companies are out to make money PERIOD.
The hole in your granite countertop should be 1 3/8”. That is standard so any faucet should fit. It would have been cheaper to replace those Grohe handles, that might have been under warranty and parts would still be available today, than having to buy a new kitchen faucet.
@@TheGrumpyPlumber I have a Blanco kitchen faucet and bathroom Grohe handles and by the time those handles tarnished the warranty was out. Would you recommend a Blanco over a Delta? I am not going with a Moen.
I recommend the Blanco over a Delta faucet. I believe the cartridge for your Blanco was made by Hans Grohe, which is a different company than Grohe. Masco owns Hans Grohe and Delta but they are two different faucets. Have you disconnected the head of the faucet from the hose? Do that, then turn on the water and see how the pressure is. If you have good pressure, then the problem is in the head. Inside the head, there are two removable check valves. They come out very easily. Remove them, reconnect the head and see how your pressure is then. I’m not positive this will work but try it.
@@TheGrumpyPlumber Thanks. I did remove the head and the water pressure is the same. According to the instructions the check valve sits at the distal part of the spray hose. The plumber pulled "something out" and tried to remove the regulator but could not and at $200/hr I got impatient. An on-line plumbing store - Guillens claims they have the part but provided no photo. When I disconnected the head it is hollow. Blanco makes a newer model with the same specs -- I can bet the valve they use is the same. Blanco no longer makes my older (2018) Model.
@@TheGrumpyPlumber Thanks. I did remove the head and the water pressure is the same. According to the instructions the check valve sits at the distal part of the spray hose. The plumber pulled "something out" and tried to remove the regulator but could not and at $200/hr I got impatient. An on-line plumbing store - Guillens claims they have the part but provided no photo. When I disconnected the head it is hollow. Blanco makes a newer model with the same specs -- I can bet the valve they use is the same. Blanco no longer makes my older (2018) Model.
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Koehler?
David R, Kohler is good. They would have been my sixth choice as my son said I could only pick five faucets.
I like Leviton
I’ve never used or repaired Leviton faucets. I’m glad you are happy with them.
moen over kohler sounds like bad advice to me
Why?
My favorite brand of plumbing fixtures and faucets , no longer exist. They had a faucet the called Dial-ease it was found in most if not all Hospitals. I have never seen these faucet leak. I will leave this comment to see if there is someone out there knows or recognize the brand I am talking about. It was bought out by another American brand and I believe some of the better products tooling and dies were destroyed....
A Good Faucet should never need parts .
Really??? I didn’t realize that. ( catch the sarcasm)?
American made is a big deal.
Pfister suffers….Sorry
I could see why this guy is grumpy. He’s been out of the game way too long. It’s a new world out there.
All the brands he has recommended are way over priced, thanks to our Chinese partners. All of Delta‘s parts are made in China the same as all the other companies. Consumer Reports even stop reviewing kitchen sink faucets years ago because they came to the conclusion, they are pretty much all the same quality. Installed a HIOKAY faucet a year ago for $26 from Amazon, which is less than the sales tax would be on a Delta. it’s been working fine has all of the exact same features as the $300 models, brushed nickel, brass inside, ceramic cartridge mixing valve, and pex water supply hoses extremely easy installation 15 minutes. That’s why he is the grumpy old plumber because nobody is calling him anymore.👨🔧🚰😢
maybe he had to deal with too many know it all people like yourself lol