Delta’s been hit or miss for me. I swapped in a Delta pull-down kitchen faucet last year—install was straightforward, but the handle started getting loose after a few months. Tightened it up and it’s been fine since, but I do wish the motion sensor was a bit less sensitive... my toddler set it off constantly. Still, the finish is holding up better than the cheaper brands I tried before.
I do wish the motion sensor was a bit less sensitive... my toddler set it off constantly.
That’s a common gripe with touchless models, especially in busy kitchens. At least the finish is holding up—honestly, I’ve seen some budget brands start flaking after just a year. Delta’s not perfect, but their warranties are decent if anything major crops up. Have you tried adjusting the sensor range? Sometimes there’s a hidden switch or dial under the sink, though it’s not always obvious in the manual.
I’ve run into that with Moen too—sometimes the “hidden” sensor adjustment is practically buried behind pipes. I usually end up on YouTube, since the manuals are useless half the time. For rentals, I stick with basic mechanical faucets—less to go wrong and tenants don’t call me about ghost water at 2 a.m. Out of curiosity, has anyone tried Kohler’s touchless models? Wondering if their sensors are any better or if it’s just a universal headache.
Honestly, I’ve had better luck with Kohler’s touchless models than Moen, but it’s not night and day. The sensors seem a bit more responsive, but battery life is still a pain and sometimes they’ll trigger from sunlight or even a passing cat. I get the appeal of mechanical for rentals, but in my 1920s place, I like the mix of old and new… just wish the tech was a tad less finicky. If you go touchless, definitely check how easy it is to access the sensor for adjustments—some models are way more serviceable than others.
I hear you on the battery life—those touchless sensors can be a headache, especially in high-traffic units. I’ve swapped out a few in my rentals and honestly, I lean mechanical for anything that’s not owner-occupied. Less to go wrong, and tenants don’t call about “the faucet turning on by itself.” Curious if you’ve tried any of the hybrid models with manual override? Wondering if that’s a decent middle ground or just another thing to break down the line...