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American Standard Shower fittings and faucets

14 years ago

We are having difficulty finding a style we like for plumbing fixtures for a bathroom remodel and came across the American Standard Green Tea collection which is pretty close to our style. We need a thermostatic shower valve set, shower head, diverter, handheld shower and sink faucet. Does anyone know anything about the quality of these type of American Standard bathroom fixtures these days?. We have looked on the bathroom forum with no luck so thought perhaps working plumbers would have some information. Thanks.

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faucetman886
14 years ago
American Standard is a major US manufacturer of fixtures and they seem to have a good reputation as I read here on this and many other forums. They also own ELKAY famous for quality stainless steel products and Crane which is primarily commercial fixtures. All in I would judge them as a good buy. Look into their warranty because many of the mid to high end makers are now offering lifetime warranty and parts and I dont know AS policy in that regard.
mahnrut
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks faucetman. I did read on another forum on the web (consumer complaints) that American Standard has a lifetime warranty on parts but that consumer service was terrible and it was difficult to get through to them or the parts sent. From that site it seemed like the fittings lasted around a year or so since all the inside parts were plastic. I am fully conscious that people who are pleased don't post as much so wanted to see if there were people who had better experiences.
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faucetman886
14 years ago
If you follow this forum much you may be aware of who I am and that I read and comment on some 30+ forums, both DIY and Professional, daily. So my comments regarding AS were strictly from the viewpoint of what I have read. If my old memory serves me correct AS is widely discussed and recommended by professionals and I havent read of any customer service problems but that certainly doesnt preclude such problems. As an overall view and opinion of the mid priced range I would say AS is well liked Moen probably the most well liked and Price-Pfister the one that I see the most complaints and out and out venom about.
As for me, personally I have Grohe. More expensive but great european construction and I am very satisfied. Ultimately you get what you pay for as to plastic parts or more solid construction. I do find it hard to believe that any product that would only last 1 year would be able to last in the market place and additionally escape vast public criticism.
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plumbingdr15
14 years ago
I've heard mixed reviews about American Standard. Elkay and Crane seem to be rated highly though, so I would assume that American Standard is up to par as well.

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