Buying a kitchen sink faucet in Chicago?

 I need to buy a kitchen sink faucet. My present one has one handle and
a separate  sprayer: I am used to it, so I'd go with that. However, I
would like the spout to be high, to accommodate bigger pots in the
sink.

A few questions-

Finish: Which ones are longest lasting and best resist fading or damage
during regular use?

Brand: Where is the best value for most trouble free operation?

Store: I know about Home Depot, but are there any local unknown (to me)
gems that would be better?

Many thanks.

 
Everyone's got their own opinions about brands, but I've always been happy
with Moen products. I bought this kitchen faucet for the same reason you
mentioned:
http://www.moen.com/browsecatalog/productcatalog/product_information.cfm?skurefno"9634

Go to www.moen.com and click on the "where to buy" link. I used 60608 as zip
code, and searched for "home centers" and "distinctive showrooms". I got the
results below. You should try whatever zip code is more specific to your
location.

Don't assume that "distinctive showrooms" means "most expensive". I actually
got the best price on my faucet from a place like that here, and it was a
special order item for them.


N TUREK & SONS SUPPLY COMPANY
1333 S JEFFERSON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60607-5035 US

1.73 miles away
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DUMORE SUPPLY
2525 S WABASH AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60616-2308 US

2.3 miles away
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HOME DEPOT
4555 S WESTERN BLVD
CHICAGO, IL 60609-3028 US

2.79 miles away
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MEYERS ACE HARDWARE
315 E 35TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60616-3927 US

2.94 miles away
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FRONCZAK HARDWARE
2606-08 W 47TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60632-1397 US

3.07 miles away
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 I have a Moen single handle faucet with the spray in the center. The
single handle has broken off twice but it is an easy repair. The big
problem is with the chrome plate which has started to peel off the
plastic faucet. This is often sharp and has cut several hands. I file
the edges off from time to time. I believe this would be a problem with
most brands since they are all chrome plated plastic these days. Stay
away from chrome, pay the slightly extra price for stainless steel.
Dave

 
Which parts of your faucet are plastic?

I went with Moen for two more faucets, after a good experience with their
customer service. The plastic dip tube in my water heater was defective. It
was deteriorating and sending plastic crumbs into the pipes. The plumber who
repaired it suggested that I check the internals of all the faucets, because
the crumbs had a tendency to lodge themselves in small places and cause
trouble.

In order to be prepared ahead of time in case I needed parts, I went to the
Moen site and emailed them for the correct cartridge model number for my
shower faucet. The email page requested name, address & phone number.
Instead of emailing a response, I got a phone call. The person gave me the
part number, but said they were shipping a new one for free. I explained
that the problem had nothing to do with their product, and that I didn't
expect anything for free. She said she wanted to save me the trouble of
actually finding the part. It was shipped UPS 2nd day air.

I haven't had problems with the chrome on any of their products. Have you
called them about it?

 The whole faucet is chrome plated plastic. The internal valves
themselves might be brass but evrything else is plastic coated with a
thin layer of chrome that eventually begins to peel off.
Dave


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