American Standard Faucet Brand Review

For those looking to combine affordability with style, it can be difficult to find a brand with consistent manufacturing practices throughout every series they produce. Entry-level faucets may be affordable, but not durable. Premium faucet designs might be incredible, but not that affordable.

American Standard is one brand where you can find the perfect kitchen faucet to install and be confident in the results. There is no doubt that you’ll be able to find at least one style that will work in any kitchen.

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About American Standard

American Standard is an international faucet, kitchen, and bathroom brand that focuses on providing quality products and reasonable prices. It was founded in 1875 and then merged with several small plumbing companies in 1899 to create the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company or SSMC.

SSMC became the world’s largest producer of bathroom fixtures in 1929. In that year, the company merged with the American Radiator Company. This formed a new company, which was called American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corporation. In 1967, the name was shortened to American Standard.

From faucets to showers to toilets, a kitchen or bathroom can look incredible with their fixtures, providing a customized look without the price of customization.

American Standard has offices throughout North America, operating under the business unit LIXIL Water Technology, which purchased the brand in 2013. It became a part of the business unit in 2015.

In total, more than 50 countries, 50 production facilities, and two research and development centers help to support this brand.

It is a brand that has nearly 150 years of experience providing fixtures and faucets to homes in the United States. With a 60% market share in existing construction, there is a good chance that everyone, at some point, has used an American Standard faucet in his or her lifetime. The goal of the brand is simple: to provide safe products that make the home more beautiful.

Working with American Standard products brings some of the biggest names in the plumbing and construction industry to each project being completed. Brand names that are under the same umbrella as American Standard include Eljer, Crane Plumbing, DXV, and Safety Tubs. Each is a registered name.

How Good Are American Standard Kitchen Faucets?

Working with the American Standard kitchen faucet is often an all-or-nothing scenario. Consumers are either extremely pleased with what they have installed in their kitchen or they absolutely hate the product.

In a complete review of retail websites that offer American Standard kitchen faucets for sale, we found the brand has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5.

On websites, which field and publish complaints about various companies or brands, we found that American Standard kitchen faucets have an average rating of 1.3 out of 5.

Although the reviews are quite mixed, there is one common theme that can be found in almost every review for this brand that can be found online. Consumers are happier when their new kitchen faucets (or other fixtures) are professionally installed. When a consumer attempts a DIY project with this brand, there tend to be many more complaints of product damage, water leaks, and structural damage to plumbing, walls, and cabinetry.

For professionals, this is good news because it shows there is a certain quality and durability to the brand. For those attempting their own remodel, however, there is a red flag for this brand that must be acknowledged.

If an individual does not have any experience whatsoever with plumbing or faucet installation, they should not attempt to self-install any faucet manufactured by this brand. 

What Types of Faucets Are Available from American Standard?

American Standard manufacturers most common faucet types that are in-demand right now. These are the current design options, which are available right now.

  • Pull Down Kitchen Faucets
  • Pull Out Kitchen Faucets
  • Wall Mount Kitchen Faucets
  • Deck Mount Kitchen Faucets
  • Single Handle Kitchen Faucets
  • Two Handle Kitchen Faucets

One of the best options that you’ll find with the American Standard brand is their collection of faucets that are called “SelectFlo.” They are available in a pull-down, gooseneck design with a single handle or a pull-out design with a traditional aesthetic. Each model in the SelectFlo collection offers a soap dispenser.

SelectFlo faucets by American Standard provide homeowners with six key advantages that can be solid marketing points to close a deal for professional installers.

#1. It offers a 4-function spray head. Homeowners have access to a mist and jet function with these faucets in addition to the standard stream and spray options that most kitchen faucets offer today.

#2. It automatically retracts. Instead of forcing the pull-down feature back into place with every use, American Standard has equipped this collection with an automatic retraction feature. It will retract completely while providing good flexibility for the user while at the sink.

#3. It uses ceramic valve cartridges. These discs allow the valve control operations to be precise and smooth, even after years of use. This feature is backed by a lifetime guarantee against drips and additional maintenance.

#4. It offers memory positioning. Operators can turn the valve on at their preferred temperature setting without needing to change the position of the faucet handle every time water is required.

#5. It meets lead content requirements. Weighted by average, this collection by American Standard offers a total lead content of 0.25%.

#6. It provides integral check valves with the design. This makes it much easier installers to prevent backflow from the kitchen faucet.

FAQ About the American Standard Kitchen Faucets

Many consumers have questions regarding the quality, durability, and features that are available with the faucets manufactured under the American Standard brand. Here are some of the most common questions to expect and answers that can be provided.

What is PVD Finishing? Physical Vapor Deposition processing is a finish that American Standard uses on their faucets. Many brands use this type of finish. It increases the durability of the faucet by causing the finish to form a permanent bond with the materials of the faucet instead of coating those materials.

What is a Ceramic Disc Valve? Two discs control water movement with the American Standard design. These valves are made with ceramic to keep costs down while still providing the durability that a diamond-coated valve can provide. It also means the components of the faucet are less susceptible to water-based influences, such as corrosion.

How Can I Contact American Standard? Sometimes a consumer may need to contact American Standard with a question or concern regarding their faucet, such as a product warranty. Here is the current toll-free number for kitchen faucet owners to contact: 1 (800) 442-1902.

What Is the Warranty of an American Standard Kitchen Faucet?

American Standard offers consumers a limited lifetime warranty for the function and the finish of their preferred kitchen faucet. The original sales receipt must be made available to the brand for a warranty claim to be processed. Warranties do not transfer should ownership transfer, such as with the sale of a home.

The warranty excludes damage that may be due to “aggressive” water conditions or air conditions. The use of abrasive cleaners or “harsh” chemicals may void the warranty as well.

Improper care, maintenance, and installation will also void the warranty in many circumstances for residential customers, including kitchen faucets that are professionally installed.

Commercially installed kitchen faucets from American Standard have the same warranty stipulations but is limited to 5 years instead of it being a limited lifetime warranty.

To process a warranty claim, American Standard Brands recommends working with the dealer or contractor from whom the product was purchased. Service requests, however, can be sent to the brand using this address.

PO Box 6820
Piscataway, NJ 08855

Send the service claim to the attention of the Director of Consumer Affairs.

More information can also be found at the brand’s primary website. 

What Is the Price of an American Standard Kitchen Faucet?

Kitchen faucets manufactured under the American standard brand are reasonably affordable and are on the lower end of the average price a homeowner typically pays for a faucet upgrade. The Colony series of pull-down faucets by American Standard, for example, retails online for around $150 on most websites. 

If a pull-out faucet design is desired, the Reliant series offers a traditional look and installation options for about $150 as well. 

For two-faucet design options, the Hampton series offers an undermount gooseneck faucet design with a side spray for about $200.

Some models are occasionally available for less than $100, while faucets with advanced features from this brand are usually priced in the $300-$400 range.

Should You Represent American Standard Kitchen Faucets?

If you’re looking for a kitchen faucet that offers durability and value, with a professional installation, then American Standard does produce a good product at a great price. There are numerous collections from which to choose so a kitchen can look customized without causing homeowners to go over their budget.

American Standard provides choices. Choose the best style and close the deal.

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