If your plumber is recommending a Kohler, Moen, or Delta replacement and you're not sure which to pick, here's the honest comparison.
Price (entry-level kitchen faucet, single-handle, polished chrome)
- Delta: $35–$80 (Home Depot Delta Foundations / Delta Trinsic)
- Moen: $40–$95 (Moen Adler / Moen Banbury / Moen Arbor)
- Kohler: $50–$120 (Kohler Bellera / Kohler Simplice)
Warranty
All three offer lifetime warranties on materials/finish to the original owner. Differences are in claim friction:
- Delta has the smoothest replacement-parts shipping (3–5 days).
- Moen's customer service queue runs 1–2 weeks during peak season.
- Kohler insists on a serial-number registration up-front; missing that, the claim is denied.
Parts availability
Delta wins here — cartridges and aerators are at every Home Depot, every Lowe's. Moen is close behind. Kohler parts often have to be special-ordered.
Bottom line
For a renter or first home: Delta. For a forever-home upgrade with finish options: Kohler. For the middle ground: Moen.