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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

We use a couple of those (from Lowes) commercially at work and they are around 13 yrs old and holding. However, @ChrisJ likely has three holes to fill. Personally, anything Lowes or HD has that the wife likes and less than $300. Typically $200.

It's a shame that your delta faucet has been a bust. I have had very good luck with them. Have been installing for decades with no concerns.

Another I recommend is a Kohler Faucet. I like them for many reasons. One in particular is that they do not have big box packaging, so they are not substituting their quality for the big box hardware store thing. Or at least I haven't noticed any special packaging yet. Moen has a great warranty. Unfortunately you will have to use it.

The kohler I have has the spout mounted in one hole and the valve in another. You could always punch another hole in the sink. I have a water filter spout in one hole, the air gap for the dishwasher in another and the faucet in the other 2.

This is the one I bought. It cost about $60 less in 2015

https://www.homedepot.com/p/KOHLER-Simplice-Single-Handle-Pull-Down-Sprayer-Kitchen-Faucet-in-Polished-Chrome-K-649-CP/100641809

Works fine for me, typically I go full hot to pre-rinse dishes or fill the basin to soak stuff. Or full cold to fill the tea kettle.