Very Pleased with our new faucet
Having done numerous remodeling projects on my own home and for family members, I have run into countless problems with cheaply made products. So when my wife and I gutted our bathroom, we spent a LOT of time researching products and choosing the best we could find in our price range. We picked this faucet based partly on very good reviews of Moen's new faucet valve design, and also because we loved the look and style of the faucet itself. It has a slightly taller spout than most which we liked. Most notably though, is the way it seats down cleanly to the sink top. There is no discernible gap or crevice at the base where water or gunk can collect, and it's very easy to clean around with a sponge. Also, the moving part of the handle is connected tightly and doesn't wiggle like so many others I've seen over the years. In the past 25 years, I've installed dozens of less expensive and cheaply made "contractor" faucets and, although, this faucet cost slightly more that I was originally hoping to spend, it was worth every penny. Just the weight and feel of it alone tells me it's well made. No cheap plastic parts made to look like metal. We couldn't be happier with it. I do try to buy locally when I can but it was WAY less on Amazon than in our local kitchen/bath showrooms where we originally saw it. I am also very pleased with Moen's new valve design. It was extremely easy to install, as compared to so many others and the quality of the material and design was very good. I am not a plumber by trade but I was able to install it without difficulty using a few simple hand tools. The instructions were very easy to follow and made it a breeze. Another nice feature is that, with the valves and faucet set installed separately, the valves can be installed and the water turned back on to the house or bathroom without having to install the handles and spout until the bathroom is all done. There's no need to worry about it getting damaged while work is still being done around it. All in all, I highly recommend this faucet. --------------- (Nov. 23, 2013) Just an update for you. It's been just over a year since I installed this faucet and it still looks and works just as beautifully as the day I put it in. Every time I turn on the water I think about how happy I am that I didn't buy a cheap, flimsy faucet. Very pleased with it so far. Read more
