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But more $$ may not get you any better valve mechanism. Maybe more brass or a designer look. It's the pieces in the water flow that take the beating. Even the high dollar faucets with ceramic cartridges fail. Buy spare cartridges when you buy a high end faucet. In my experience the cartridges become un-obtainable in a few years.

If the "feel" of the faucet is important, solid brass is still available from Chicago, Zurn, T&S and other commercial names.

On our current bath remodel I went with the Moen ARRIS line and was surprised how heavy the lav and tub fillers are, still some brass in this line and mid price range

If you want cheap and easy to service, get a Delta. I've used them in apartments forever because they are easily serviceable. Lately though, they've turned so skimpy I've switched to Gerber, which are expensive but prison-quality-bullet-proof.

A $40 plastic Delta from the special **** "Home Depot consumer line" is about the cheapest serviceable faucet you'll find. But remember you get no more than you pay for. Don't overtighten the nuts.

I've liked the American Standard and Kohler stuff I've used. Delta and Moen have put fancy finishes on the same basic designs and jacked their prices up to near Kohler and American Standard levels while the mechanical designs of the 2 latter are significantly better. I've had to replace the ceramic hot cartridge in the 2 handle American Standard about 3 times over the past 25 years. The single handle Kohler is about 10 years old and hasn't leaked yet although the pause button on the pull down spray popped off and disappeared a couple years in. I think they would send me a new spray if I went though the process to ask for one.

My experience with delta has been that you have to use acid like citric acid or vinegar to clean the mineral deposits off of the ports and the stainless plate or ball and absolutely no abrasives before replacing the seats and springs or the new ones don't last very long.

Ive been putting Chicago Faucet and Gerberit in the buildings' apartments. One and done.

I can't stand Moen, but a plumber friend of mine loves em. Go figure.

doesn’t matter the quality or price, hard water will require maintenance.

This was a Home Depot purchase, I don’t remember, or see a name on it. It has performed well, for 3 years now. Remove aerator ocassionally to soak in vinegar.

Tall spout with long reach, nice pull out hose construction