I purchased this Phiestina faucet after scouring Amazon for highly-rated faucets that were of good quality and would not break the bank. This faucet was to replace a much more expensive Grohe faucet, also purchased on Amazon, approximately 5 years ago. The Grohe faucet started to freeze up after a year of use, making both handles really difficult to turn. Additionally, the design of the Grohe faucet made it extremely difficult to remove, given that the 2-piece lever/connection had also corroded, and would not come apart. With the 2 pieces of my Grohe faucet fused together in an L-shape that prevented its removal from my countertop, I resorted to using a Sawzall to literally cut through the pipe so I could then remove it. In my opinion, the design of the Phiestina is far superior to my previous Grohe faucet. Installation was a breeze, the lever action is super smooth, and if the faucet ever stops working, there is nothing that will prevent its removal from the countertop (in other words, I will not need to use a Sawzall for removal). The Phiestina looks elegant, the lever action is super smooth, and I'm incredibly happy with this purchase! 10/12/2024: This is a follow-up review after having used this faucet for several months. My family still loves this faucet, but we found that water tended to pool up in the wash basin if we left the water running for more than a few seconds. Once I pulled the pop-up drain cap out of the sink, the water immediately drained freely, meaning that the issue was with the pop-up cap/device itself. Sometimes it's the seemingly insignificant things that can really make or break a product. The pop-up cap certainly is a deal-breaker if you are not willing to modify it like I did with a Dremel tool. I started by cutting away at the side-wall (the frame that keeps the plug centered in your drainpipe), but that did little to increase the flow of water. I later realized that it was the 1/16" lip at the bottom of the pop-up cage that was agitating water, keeping it from flowing properly. I cut a couple of segments out with my Dremel tool, and the water instantly drains out of the basin now! This brings me to believe that the designers (or was it copied?) of this product simply did not do any field testing with it. Installing just 1 unit in a real-life situation before marketing it would have pointed out the drainage deficiency of the pop-up cap that so many consumers have reported. A consumer should NEVER have to modify a product to make it work appropriately, but that is what it took. I am now happy with the product in its modified form, but remain a little miffed over this oversight by the company. I've included pics of the modification needed to make this product drain more efficiently. Read more
This faucet is a best buy on amazon! It is built to last with heavy metals. Installation was quick and easy. The brushed nickel finish looks elegant, and the water flow is smooth. No leaks, no dripsโjust reliable performance. Great value. Highly recommended! Read more
seems perfect. I needed a replacement faucet for my mom's house before we put it up for sale and I didn't want to spend a fortune. Plumber installed it quick and easy and looks great! works just fine and didn't costs hundreds, so, just what we wanted. Read more
This faucet is an excellent option. It is well built, with a very simple design (esthetic and also on the functional elements design, something I like a lot), and very well packed. Installation is easy, even if printed instructions are not so good, as well as the online videos referred by manufacturer. Two elements came with marks: on the faucet output filter tip (some marks like when you use a wrong key or a plumber wrench), and also on drain plug (like it has been hit, like over the floor, even if it came with a protective plastic cap). One design caveat is on the drain plug area, which is just plain and causes water to not drain completely, a thing that will cause stains to form after a while. I am happy with the product, and since I have other washbasins with old faucets (seem that PricePfizer considers that 9 years is too much lifetime for their 300+ $ products, which are built with cheap plastic and iron parts that broke or disintegrates in rust) that will probably fail soon, I plan to buy this faucet again. Read more
Had to replace a dipping faucet that the previous owners forced the wrong valve in the cold handle (mumble mumble). Double sink, so doing 2 to match. This review is after the first install. So prewarning: I wouldnโt buy this if you donโt have faucet/plumbing experience. If youโre not the kind of person with plumbing tools, itโs probably not for you. Instructions are not helpful and not as easy as a name brand (Moen, Delta) to install. But everything is normal for a faucet and instructions arenโt necessary. That out of the way, with only a couple minor adjustments: widening the counter holes for the handles just a little, cutting down the drain pipe to fit my P trap, it was super easy to install. Muuuuch harder to remove my 1976 original than put this in. Parts are amazing quality. Not just for the price, theyโre just solid period. Fit and finish is great. Love the pop-up drain for my kids. Will be easy to remove if I ever upgraded or get around to replacing the counter. It looks as great as ones Iโve paid double for, and nothing is loose, flimsy, or plastic. Iโm thrilled with the purchase. Exceeded my expectations for the price. Much better than builder grade from big box hardware stores and less expensive at the time I bought it with the COVID home improvement boom jacking everything up. My caveats donโt diminish my satisfaction and the extra work has more to do with my old house than the product. Original work on my house is great (but nonstandard due to era), but nice to get yet another terrible repair job the previous owners did out of the way. Update: Have had 2 in for a few weeks and love them. No leaks or rework needed. Easy for the kids to use and I really like how they look. A totally different faucet in the house (my bathroom) is starting to crack in the plastic drain pipe where the stopper lever joins up. I installed it 8-10 years ago. Iโm buying another one of these now to replace it because it has a metal drain pipe and I really like the pop-up stopper. Way sturdier then the fancier brand one installed there now. Read more
Beautiful set, complete with everything needed, perfectly packed to avoid damage. Unique sink trap, highly reccomend. Read more
