Best Delta Faucets Kitchen

Leland 9178T-DST

Single-Handle Faucet

Cassidy 4197-DST

Kitchen Sink Faucet

Trinsic Pro 9659-DST

Touch2O Kitchen Faucet

Essa 9113-DST

Pull Down Kitchen Sink Faucet

Windemere 21996LF

2-Handle Kitchen Sink Faucet

The marketing and production of Delta faucets was put into motion by one Alex Manoogian – a machinist, a businessman and founder of Masco. It was in 1952 when Manoogian took it upon himself to redesign the single-handle washerless faucet and later on, in two years’ time, released the very first successful ball joint valve faucet – the Delta faucet.

Delta was also the pioneer that exploited television advertisements and brought the faucet industry into a whole new light. Quickly after the marketing campaign, the faucet turned viral and its annual sale exceeded a million dollars in the next four years.

The Manoogians were people of generosity. Alex and his wife donated countless amounts of money to churches, educational institutions and charities. Adding to that, the city of Detroit was offered the Manoogian Mansion, which is currently the official residence of the Mayor of Detroit.

Leland 9178T-DST Single-Handle Faucet

The Leland 9178T-DTS is fully constructed with brass, which proposes a robust frame. With relatively proper care, the faucet can stand strong for years, even decades. Adding to that, the Spotshield Stainless finish helps enhance the faucet’s ability to withstand water spots and marks. Not only can it endure the test of time, but it does so while looking fabulous.

Talking about endurance, the cartridge and integrated supply lines are engineered with DIAMOND™ Sealtechnology – a result of exploiting diamonds to craft gaps-free connections. Leaking now becomes a much lesser problem than it used to be.

The faucet also offers a handful of other technologies that make the daily kitchen experience more interesting and enjoyable.

That convenience is further supported with the help of an LED light at the base. In time, the light will indicate the power level, changing from blue to red to signal that it’s time to change the batteries. Users can also refer to the colour of the light for the water temperature level. The TempSense™ will turn the LED among blue, magenta and red accordingly.

PROS

Touch-technology
Flexible wand & secure docking
Compatible with 1 or 3-hole mounting
Minimum leaks
Available with spot resistant finishes

CONS

Possible unintentional activation

Cassidy 4197-DST Kitchen Sink Faucet

Next, we’ll be looking at a pull-out kitchen faucet. Pull-out models are loved for their compact size and ability to reach far corners with the long hose, while looking adorable doing so. The Cassidy 4197-DST, with all the traits it brings to the kitchen, could be representative of the type you’d like it to be.

Before we go into its features, let’s talk about its design first because I just LOVE it. It is, in fact, one of the finest looking faucets I’ve ever set my eyes on. If the statement sounds biased, I offer my apologies. It’s just that I have a soft spot for spouts with a classic touch.

The faucet is not just aesthetically shaped, but practically as well. The spray-wand is long enough for a good grab. It’s a short piece of fixture like other pull-out faucets, but is crafted with all the refined curves, perfect for kitchens with minimal vertical space, and preferably an old-fashioned set of decor.

PROS

Choice of multiple finishes
Compact
Compatible with 1 or 3-hole mounting
Beautiful design
Tarnishing, discoloration resistant available

CONS

Low arc
120 degree swiveling

Trinsic Pro 9659-DST Touch2O Kitchen Faucet

Delta doesn’t make many commercial style faucets since it’s not really their specialty. As a result, what they do make mostly are just mediocre. But if you still want one from Delta because you have had good experience with their products or you’re trying something new, then the Trinsic Pro 9659-DST is good choice.

What people like most about this in particular is its size and simple-looking modern build. Unlike most commercial style faucets which are huge, the unit is only 19” high. The height provides just enough space and spout arc to complete normal tasks with ease.

Like any other quality fixtures from Delta, the faucet also has a full-metal brass frame. Not only that, people have shown great love towards the spring spout, praising its responsiveness and usability compared to other branded commercial style faucets.

PROS

Flexible spout
High arc
Compatible with 1 or 3-hole mounting
Minimum leaks

CONS

Pricey

Essa 9113-DST Pull Down Kitchen Sink Faucet

Not all Delta Faucet products are expensive. However, the company does make an effort to make their exclusives available to the populace. The 9113-DST ( or 9113T-DST with the Touch2O), coming from the economically priced collection – Essa – is a good example.

It’s a pull-down kitchen faucet with a long 62-inch hose, providing an extended 20-inch reach (post setup). The faucet features all the utility that one might need or want from a Delta pull-down.

Firstly, the MagnaTite Technology ensures a solid connection between the spout port and spray head. The durability of the docking mechanism will prove to be long-lasting, even after a million uses thanks to the integrated magnet.

Secondly, rubber Touch Clean holes in the sprayhead promise that hard-water build-ups are not going to be a pain in neck. With a few simple rubs, the nozzle will clear right up.

Thirdly, one of Delta best innovations – DIAMOND Seal – is also offered. Engineered with real diamonds, connections inside the faucet (i.e the cartridge and supply lines) will be much less prone, if not completely immune to leaks.

PROS

Flexible/ tightly secure head
Compatible with 1 or 3-hole mounting
Minimum leaks
Affordable

CONS

Common design
Possible accidental activation

Windemere 21996LF 2-Handle Kitchen Sink Faucet

Another affordable option for Delta Faucet enthusiasts is the classic two-handle kitchen faucet with a helpful side sprayer – the Windemere 21996LF. It is not by any means a fancy piece, but absolutely a decent and well-crafted one.

The first thing I want to point out is the installation. It’s quite clear that the faucet requires 4 holes (3 if you exclude the sprayer). If you’re already familiar with faucets, such remark might seem redundant. But for the new faces in the game, you have to take the mounting holes on the sink/countertop into account before buying a new kitchen faucet.

The two-handle faucet provides just enough. In addition to the ability to swivel 360 degrees, the spout with a high arc and long reach allows enough space to practise your kitchen routines with ease. Not to mention the fact that the side sprayer also has good range.

The set is mostly made of plastic (including the sprayer), with the exception of the stainless steel handle levers. Evidently, not many people are fans of plastic fixtures. However, plastic has its benefits Indeed, it is a common material in faucet manufacture not just for its low cost, but also its light-weight and its immunity to corrosion, unlike metals.

PROS

Nice design
Long pull out side sprayer
Affordable
Side sprayer included

CONS

Prone to leaks after several years

Basic information about Delta Faucet Company can be easily searched on Google, including its year of establishment (1954), its parent organization (Masco) and its headquarter location, which is in Indianapolis, Indiana. That doesn’t really say much on how and why Delta is in the position it is in today.

So I dug around a little bit. It didn’t take much time, but the details I’ve found are definitely interesting.

Inventor of the First

Awards over the years

Over half a century, Delta Faucet Company has won numerous awards thanks to their dedication and attitude towards betterment and innovation. Let’s talk about the highlights that most showcase these said virtues.

It has been the aim of the company for a long time to create products that enhance users’ experience and use water in the most efficient ways. And their efforts have been recognized and appreciated with the EPA’s WaterSense award.

For 3 years – 2011, 2013, 2014 – Delta Faucet was repeatedly given the EPA’s WaterSense Partner of the Year Awards for its remarkable work. In 2015, 2016 and 2017, the company also received the highest honor – the WaterSense Sustained Excellence Awards.

Technology-wise, Delta is no doubt one of the leading brands. Their inventions are widely recommended among customers and well recognized by the industry itself. The fact that in 2015, Delta won silver (for Temp2O ®) and bronze (for FlushIQ ®) in the Edison Awards is evident of this. Not to mention Delta was consecutively nominated in the earlier years too.

Certain models from Delta faucet collections have received the Parent Tested, Parent Approved (PTPA) Winner’s Seal of Approval as well. Specifically, in 2012, the Delta Addison™ bathroom faucet was honored, followed by the Delta Pillar® kitchen faucet in 2013.

Among numerous other distinguished accomplishments, those described are the ones that best emphasize Delta Faucet Company’s spirit in their journey throughout the course of more than 50 years.

That’s why Delta and their products are so loved by the populace, and also why we have Delta Faucet as one of the most trustworthy names.