This looks like what I got 12 years ago, still functioning just fine
although I did have to put a new seal/washer in the hot water cartridge
a coupe of years ago. You can change the whole faucet in 30 minutes
including a 15 minute coffee break. Some have only one O ring on the
swivel, best to get the ones with two O rings. I don't know what this
country is coming to when a person can't change their own faucets or
look under the counter and determine why the sprayer hose hangs.
About 30 bucks for one like this down at the local "we have
everything" store Made with love from China, actually the machined
parts were high quality, looked like something going on an airplane
instead of the kitchen sink.

http://www.amazon.com/LDR-011-3401-K...923004&sr=1-88



On 4/18/2014 8:55 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
How long should one last? I'm not sure how old ours is. We bought this
house almost 10 years ago. I have replaced the faucet since, perhaps 8
years ago. Not really sure. Began having problems with the faucet
about 2 years after it was put in. The ring (appears decorative) around
the sprayer came totally loose. Then the sprayer began sticking in the
on position. Now it has gotten to the point of being severe. So much so
that I am afraid to use the sprayer.

The plumber charged me $250 for the faucet plus installation. I think
he ripped me off. I think it is some low end piece of crap. I will use
Mr. Handyman next time if I can wait that long. Won't call him until I
have a list of things to do because it does cost me $250 just to get him
in the door.

But... How long should a faucet normally last?