I like my Brizo pull down, I also didn't want to do touchless...I figured that it would be the first thing to stop working. This brand is made by Delta with lifetime warranty.

Agree with Brizo; I spec them a lot. Great functionality, good price, good designs. Kohler has some nice options too in the mid-range. If you want to spend more, take a look at Waterstone.

Inhave a Waterstone faucet in this kitchen which I love but decided on the Kohler Artifacts because it’s beautiful and less expensive. This is the Artifacts model I chose.

https://www.us.kohler.com/us/artifacts-single-hole-kitchen-sink-faucet-w-17-5-8-pull-down-spout-docknetik-magnetic-docking-system-and-3-function-sprayhead-featuring-sweep-and-berrysoft-spray/productDetail/kitchen-sink-faucets/1117942.htm?skuId=1117941&_requestid=1430064

That price is what is listed on Kohler’s site. i purchased mine from a local plumbing house and paid about $300 less.

Another vote for Kohler Artifacts. Have them at prep and main sinks, and the bathroom version in the master bath.

Are all Brizo models pretty good? Are regular cheaper Delta models comparable? I can research more on the Brizo models. Sorry for not providing a budget. A contractor is redoing our kitchen for us so I’m pretty sure I can’t do anything too high.

Brizo is very good. The Delta models are certainly functional, but you'll get better styling with Brizo. Kind of like buying a Lexus instead of a Toyota. :-)

Ali, the Brizo Artesso model was my second choice. It’s a beautiful faucet and has a higher GPM if that is a concern for you.

https://www.decorplanet.com/products/brizo-64025lf-artesso-15-58-single-handle-pull-down-kitchen-faucet-with-smart-touch-technology/64025lf.html

edited to add it has a higher GPM than the Kohler.

I'm a Delta girl. Simple, functional designs and terrific quality.

I opted for a more expensive Delta (Pivotal, about $400 actual sale price and $550 MSRP) and frankly I’m not super impressed. It had a defect that required a whole lot of explaining to CS in order to get fixed (they wanted to replace the cheaper sprayer assembly first before replacing the neck that had some kind of rough part that was causing the hose to fray, so after that didn’t work I had to call and explain allll over again to a rep who kept saying my issues were caused by hard water 🤦‍♀️), but most importantly the sprayer head is plastic and even with very careful use is getting dinged up only about a year after replacement. Next time I’ll be looking for an all metal assembly.

I love the look of my Brizo, but I’ve had Delta replace the cartridge three times in 7 years. Always takes a few weeks to get although there’s no charge for the parts. I suspect this is typical.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U6ARE2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have that one and I love it. Have had it for 3-4 years now. My mom loved it so much she asked for one for Christmas so I bought her one. She loves it too. The sweep spray is just amazing.

starcraft kitchen posted here within the last week that their most updated faucet reviews based on their research are now uploaded on their site. The general summary was that Delta is the best quality in mid-range faucets.

http://www.starcraftcustombuilders.com/sources.faucets.Delta.htm

Do any of these faucets have a metal sprayer? I hate those plastic ones.

I believe Brizo is all metal, at least the models I had looked at when I was searching. I’m planning a bathroom remodel and noticed that the thermostatic shower trims that have two handles are also part plastic with Delta even in the more expensive lines and all metal with Brizo (annoyingly the Delta trims are USA-made and Brizo is made in China). Chrome-colored plastic is just really a bad idea for a product that is priced above average IMHO.

I have Kohler. Not the fancy ones posted but similar. I love the pull down faucets and have used them 'forever.' I just added another to a slop sink in my laundry room. So good at cleaning.

I bought both in Home Depot and they were not expensive and I haven't needed a plumber so far.

Jane

And pardon the bad photos but here’s what our hose looked like less than a year after installation. I had to have way too many rounds of conversations with CS to get the correct part replaced - why anyone would think that replacing just the hose and sprayer would do the trick is beyond me. Naturally the replacement started to fray after just a couple of weeks.

There is no "best" kitchen pulldown faucet, and if you keep looking for it you'll just be wasting a lot of time. Buy one you like the looks of with a lifetime warranty. And you don't have to spend a huge amount of money, because high cost does not necessarily mean high reliability in the plumbing world. I bought a Hansgrohe pulldown faucet at Costco 3-4 years ago and it has operated flawlessly. It's $200, but I bought mine on sale for $150.

https://www.costco.com/hansgrohe-cento-kitchen-faucet.product.100156704.html

Wow. I've never had that sort of problem with a Delta -- no fraying on the hose whatsoever. I have this one: Delta Valdosta

@mxk3 ours was definitely defective since the problem was resolved after they finally replaced the metal part. This can happen with any brand and at any price point, I’m just not thrilled with how difficult it was to get it fixed. At that price point I wasn’t expecting that nor the cheap plastic sprayer that I will apparently have to keep replacing at $60/pop.

"This can happen with any brand and at any price point, I’m just not thrilled with how difficult it was to get it fixed."

Yes, this is very true with any product. I have a brand of car that you almost never hear complaints about, and I've had so many problems with it it's almost laughable, but I'm out of the lemon law period. For reference, I've had close to $7K in repairs since this January alone...yes you read that right, since THIS January. On a 4-year old car. So yea, every so often a defective product comes off the line. Glad you finally got your issue resolved.

Oh no, what a pain! I feel like absolutely everything is a crapshoot these days no matter what you pay - cars, appliances, faucets, contractors and so on. I really hope the unlucky car means you’ll get really lucky elsewhere so the balance is maintained. :)

I have the Brizo Rook at both main kitchen sink and prep sink. Very pleased with looks and appearance.

I had an expensive Kohler Riff pull down faucet and Kohler Riverby sink installed as part of a complete kitchen remodel less than 3 months ago. Both have been disasters. The sink cracked within weeks of installation. (A known, but ignored, issue by Kohler. One salesperson I spoke with actually said Kohler double sinks routinely ”crack like Kit-Kat bars.”)

The Riff faucet works but I hate the fan shaped sprayer. (Looks cool in the demo video - but it’s NOT!) It’s awkward to use particulary for things you actually need a sprayer to do - like rinsing dishes/pots, cleaning veggies, etc. Another major annoyance is that the faucet must be manually changed from sprayer mode back to full stream after using. It does not default back to full stream when the water is shut off as my previous Moen did. If I had known that, I definitely would not have chosen this faucet. All total, I wouldn’t buy Kohler anything again.

I have a "higher end" Kohler in my kitchen ( retail was probably +$700 new - in 2004!) Not picked by me. My husband won't use anything by Delta. We have used Price Pfister in every kitchen and bath faucet in 2 homes. If there is EVER a problem, parts are free. I currently have 3 tub/shower, 6 sink/vanity/ and 3 kitchen by Price Pfister, and will buy again from them for an upcoming kitchen remodel.

I was researching more on faucets. I’m not sure how I like the look of the industrial springy ones but are they better than regular pull downs? My husband did like the look of these though.

Also is Pfister a good brand? They seem to get nice reviews.

I have a springy one in my utility sink in my laundry - hate it and find it difficult to use. I have a Kohler Artifacts in my kitchen and absolutely love it. No issues whatsoever.

The "industrial springy ones" I've used didn't seem to offer any practical advantage for my purposes. They mimic the look of restaurant faucets, and are more useful for large sink areas, but I question whether they do anything for a typical size kitchen sink that a regular pull down faucet can't do. I also personally don't find them attractive. My choice would be to stick with something simpler and less busy.

Jeah:

Your sink can be replaced without pulling your top in hours. If you can't find an alternative that matches the cutout, the cutout can be changed and the sink replaced with no mess in a day.

Thank you Mr. Corlett. Here’s the thing - The sink is a 33 inch undermount installed in a 33” sink cabinet. It installed perfectly. My cabinetry sits on the countertop to the left and right of the sink with a header bridge installed between. The counter seam falls between the left cabinet and the sink. My countertop guys can’t guarantee removing/replacing without damaging countertop. Seam must be broken. (I don’t blame them). There’s a lot of moving parts involved (countertop, plumbing, cabinetry). Essentially removing/reinstalling that section of the kitchen. BIG UNNECESSARY EXPENSE - THANK YOU KOHLER. M y husband (thankfully a skilled craftsman) plans to remove the front of the sink cabinet, disonnect the plumbing, then take it from there. Any suggestions or guidance will certainly be appreciated.