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Are pulldown kitchen faucets sturdy? If so which one

14 years ago

HI I am having new countertops templated next week and figure now is as good as time as any to replace my faucet...I like the look of what I call pull down - has the nozzle attached to the end of the faucet and you pull it down to clean the sink etc. I read a review on one I liked where they said it was flimsy, etc. Has anyone found these to be unsturdy as time passed or do you have one you love or hate? thanks for the feedback

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felixnot

14 years ago

The most important thing about pull out faucets are the washers. More expensive models have ceramic washers which keep water from leaking at the joints on the faucet. A good quality faucet will last 10 years without replacement. It is definitely a case of you get what you pay for. I've had bad experiences with both Moen and Delta and of course I'll admit I was saving money by using them. They do not use ceramic washers, at least the models we used didn't.

So, look carefully at the product and compare carefully whatever you are choosing. After spending so much on your kitchen, spending a few hundred dollars more for something that you use multiple times a day, is an investment that's worth it.

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gmnolen
14 years ago
I absolutely love mine! We have had it for about four months. I cannot rmemember the brand. Delta or Moen and Annalee was the style I believe. It is quite sturdy and has held up well to three teenage boys and my DH.
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gayl
14 years ago
I have a Grohe and it has been perfect for 4 years so far....lifetime warranty, I believe.
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rcbny
14 years ago
Only a couple of months old, but loving my Quincy pull-down by Kallista.
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hokie80
14 years ago
We bought a Delta pull down because of the magnetic feature that holds it in place- and we absolutely love it! It seems to be very sturdy.
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vjrnts
14 years ago
We put in a Delta Leland in 2007 and it's still going strong. It's a pull-down with a collar that you twist into place to keep it up, and it works very well. I made a little movie of it. Let's see if I can find it.

Ha. Here it is.

Here is a link that might be useful: Delta Leland faucet
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kristine_2009
14 years ago
We also have a Delta Leland....love it :)
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kristine_2009
14 years ago
Just wanted to say I watched vjrnts video after I posted. My Leland operates different. Mine has the magnetic collar that holds it into place. Oh and it has a button on the back of the nozzle that you push to change from spray to stream. Below is a link to the one I purchased.

Here is a link that might be useful: Delta 978-RBSD-DST Leland Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet with Soap Dispenser
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jsweenc
14 years ago
kristine, I'm so glad you posted. I was about to ask a question about all the twisting required for that f@ucet. I really like the look but I'm already experiencing repetitive motion wrist and hand problems, and those twisting positions sometimes shoot pain and shocks up my hand and arm. That's also one reason I am not considering the pullout variety. I think the plain pulldown would be better for ones like me or anyone with arthritis.

rcbny... Kallista... beautiful... choke... are they really that pricey? I bet they don't sell those on faucetdirect or overstock!
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weedmeister
14 years ago
Depends on your definition of sturdy. Do you intend to use it as a lasso? Isotonic arm curls? Whack it with a stock pot occasionally? If not, it should be fine.
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melissastar
14 years ago
I had a Grohe Ladylux Cafe for 7 years before recently moving...never a problem and very convenient.
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kristine_2009
14 years ago
I will add too, that my DH is a plumber and he won't install anything but Delta. I am not sure what it is that he prefers about them, but that is the only brand he buys (so I took that into consideration when I choose my faucet). Delta also has a lifetime warranty on their faucets. I am sure some of the other brands do too.
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ninjamike
14 years ago
I agree with you DH kristine my pull out Delta has been working great for years.

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three_daisies
14 years ago
My pull down Moen Aberdeen faucet is the best. I LOVE IT, and I haven't had a moment's trouble with it. It's so much more convenient than my former side spray.
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Buehl
14 years ago
I have two Kohler kitchen faucets...Kohler Vinnata (pull down) for my main/cleanup sink and Kohler Fairfax (pull out) for my prep sink.

If you have questions about which type is best for you, see the thread linked below for pros/cons and examples.

BTW...both my Kohler faucets have been great for the past two years we've had them.

You also might be surprised what you can find on OverStocks, FaucetDirect and the like.

Here is a link that might be useful: Thread: pull-down vs. pull-out faucet
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