hansgroheAllegro E Stainless Steel Single-Handle Kitchen Faucet, Kitchen Faucets with Pull Out Sprayer, Faucet for Kitchen Sink, Stainless Steel Optic 04076860, 12.6" Height

This faucet is perfect for our kitchen, not the omnipresent high arc that would be too dominant. Best of all, Hansgrohe has outstanding customer service. The spray handle had a dribble when used, all the water wasn't being diverted to the spray. It also made an occasional whistling sound. One phone call got a prompt promise to send a new spray/faucet head, no questions asked, no arguments. New faucet head arrived quickly, easy to install and works perfectly.It's tall and elegant, water control handle works smoothly and easily. It rotates between the 2 sinks smoothly. Good water pressure. From other reviews, I will need to tighten the pull out spray head maybe once a year. The hose seems sturdy. Had it for 3 months now and am very happy with it.

First and foremost, it works beautifully. The valve action is as smooth as can be. It also swivels smoothly. I love the ergonomics of the valve. It can be turned on and off (vertical rotation) without changing the temperature setting (horizontal rotation). This is not common in the cheaper faucets I've used in the past, and it's a much-appreciated upgrade.I also appreciate the way the spray works. The spray mode seems unusually powerful, as if it's bypassing the flow regulator. If true, this is a great idea: The spray mode is often used when cleaning something, in which case the extra power is appreciated. The spray resets when the valve is closed and, personally, that's what I prefer. The spray wand also docks securely and easily.Aesthetically, it's a beautiful faucet. Graceful lines, nice finish. No complaints, there.I knew in advance that it might be a bit larger than we would ideally want. The reach is almost an inch greater than most faucets I was considering, it's a bit taller, the flow is stronger, and the faucet angles out slightly in its normal, docked state. The upshot is that we tend to get accidentally splashed more than we were previously accustomed to. But each of these attributes has a positive side, and we are gradually learning how to prevent splashes. So, no biggee.Installing it would have been a breeze, except that the included instructions did not include the black plastic piece turns out to be important if you are installing the faucet through a sink opening, and not through a thick counter. Consequently, I first installed it without the plastic. However, it was so wobbly and un-secure, that I knew it must be wrong. So I went to YouTube, and found a video that explains what the plastic piece is for. Another 30 minutes later, and all was well. The plastic helps anchor the faucet when it's attached to a relatively flimsy stainless steel sink like mine.It's too early to determine longevity, but it certainly is impressively built -- save for the aforementioned plastic piece.Kudos to the seller and Amazon for getting it delivered to my door in less than 24 hours ... on a Sunday morning, even. I can't even comprehend how you do such things!

I almost never give 5 star ratings to *anything* since I like think there's always room for improvement. Given that, the Hangrohe Allegro E faucet has received my highest rating of 4 stars.Around Thanksgiving 2013 my 15-year-old Delta kitchen faucet sprung a leak and I needed a replacement. I bought another Delta only to learn that "Stainless Steel Finish" actually means "Plastic bits spray painted to look like stainless steel". I returned it. Then I purchased a Kohler at Home Depot because the salesman said "That's one of the top brands". The throat was cross threaded. I returned it. The quick connector on the 2nd one was broken, so I returned that one. And a week after installing the 3rd one, it started to drip. So I returned that one and gave up on the Kohler brand.I then decided to search for something made in Germany by a German company. No more 'Made in China' junk! The Hansgrohe name came up on several searches, and Amazon carried the style I wanted. The price for a Hansgrohe is higher than the competition (30-40% higher). This model also requires a relatively expensive $60 stainless steel mounting plate (sold separately) if you're installing in a 3-hole metal sink.I bit the bullet, and couldn't be happier. The faucet is beautifully crafted and performs fantastically. Every part of it is well-engineered - there's no slop anywhere. The handle and mainstem are also very heavy and substantial. In a world where everyday appliances have been devalued by cheap and poorly made Chinese imports, it's really refreshing to use a First World product like the Hansgrohe Allegro E.Their warranty and customer service are also exceptional. If you're the original purchaser, you get a lifetime warranty on the faucet for as long as you use it at its original install location. Here's what their site says: "If you are a consumer who purchased the product for use primarily for personal, family or household purposes, this warranty extends for as long as you own the product and the home in which the product is originally installed." Wow. Regarding customer service, I called their US office and asked if they had any suggestions for minimizing some splashing that was occurring, primarily because my kitchen sink is very shallow. The service rep said he would be happy to send me a small plastic flow reducer to address the splashing. The free replacement part arrived a few days later, and I installed it using only my fingers and a small spoon! Problem solved.The only blemish on this otherwise great faucet is that it has a tendency to drip once or twice after I turn it off. The faucet head holds on to less than a teaspoon of water which doesn't have anywhere to go. To mitigate this, I sometimes run a paper towel over the spray nozzles to absorb this water, and then use the moist towel to polish up the faucet. As I noted, there's always room for improvement.You really do get what you pay for. If you're looking for a beautifully designed and crafted kitchen faucet with a lifetime warranty from a company with a great international reputation, then take a look at Hansgrohe. You'll pay a premium, but the item you purchase may very well be the last item of that kind you ever purchase for as long as you live in the same house.

the product, when provided new, as ordered, is 5 star and very nice. Correct. but this vendor provided a used product that they advertised as a new buy. bait and switch.

The faucet seems very well made. My plumber was a little worried about what it would be like, but he was super impressed and loved that it was so heavy. It gave him no problems installing. It has a fast flow (strong pressure) compared to my previous faucet - everything works fabulously. The spray trigger releases when you turn off, so you have to reset it every time. (I tend to turn water off often, to conserve.) The spray doesn’t engage on low flow rate- it needs faster flow. Different than old handheld Moen, but I really like this one.