How do I find my faucet manufacturer?
The most obvious and quickest solution is to look for a logo — the manufacturer’s symbol — that identifies its faucets. Each manufacturer has a distinctive logo that sometimes appears on the escutcheon — the plate beneath the faucet — the body of the faucet, the spout itself or somewhere on the handle.
How do I know what brand tub faucet I have?
Look at the center of the trim plate behind the shower handle to find a brand name or manufacturer symbol. If you see a “K,” the faucet is a Kohler unit; an “M” signifies Moen. American Standard, Delta and Price Pfister typically print their entire name on the faucet itself.
How do I know what replacement faucet to buy?
If the distance is six inches or more you need a “widespread” or “eight inch spread” faucet. If the measurement is less than six inches you need a “centerset,” “mini-spread” or a “four inch spread faucet.” Each of these configurations is for a faucet that will use all three holes in the sink.
How do I find the make and model of my kitchen faucet?
Identifying Your Faucet Model
- The model number is printed on a tag that is attached to the cold water supply line of the faucet.
- The supply line is located below the sink, countertop, bath rim, or behind the bowl of a bidet.
- The model number, or part number, is typically preceded by “P/N.”
Where can I find the brand of my faucet?
Name or model of a brand can be found pretty much anywhere so it is helpful to clean your faucet handles, escutcheon, spout, decorative rings, etc. Information can also be found on the inside of a handle so make sure to thoroughly examine all parts under bright light (or flash light).
Is there such a thing as a generic faucet?
When repairing an old faucet, it is critical to know the brand name and if possible, model number to find a correct replacement part (s). There is no such thing as a generic replacement when it comes to faucets because many, if not all, manufacturers vary the length of stems, spline counts and cartridge shapes that makes each faucet unique.
What are the different types of faucet parts?
At Guillens.com, we carry every faucet part from every manufacturer ever, including: ceramic cartridge, cartridges, stems, thermostatic cartridges, pressure balance valve cartridges, water supply hoses and pull out hoses.
How can I find out what Part I need to replace my faucet?
You most likely will be able to obtain the correct replacements parts by first removing the faucet stem and count the number of splines on its broach. Also, measure the length of the stem from top to bottom.