Faucets are not only necessary plumbing equipment, but also a design detail of the interior. Only by purchasing a high-quality mixer, you can forget about minor repairs for a long time and not be afraid to flood your house and neighbors. We offer you a rating of the best faucet manufacturers that have long established themselves and deserve the best user reviews.
The best faucet manufacturers
Varion (Russia)
After privatization in 1997, the enterprise of the year began to produce mixers under the Varion brand. The plant closely cooperates with Variosan (Finland). The distribution network covers most of the CIS countries. To date, the catalog contains about 500 models of various types: touch, thermostats, lever, built-in, ball, elbow and others. The design is closer to classic. Withstands pressure drops up to 8 atmospheres, complete with brass locking elements, cartridges and ceramic valve boxes. Components from Turkey, France, Italy, Germany. Products are certified, the cost of budget models starts from 2500 rubles, luxury products will cost 20-25 thousand rubles. Product warranty 5 years.
Among the shortcomings can be noted the complexity with the components. For outdated models, buying spare parts is problematic.
- Design: 5
- Service and accessories: 4
- Reliability: 5
- Convenience: 5
- Average score: 4.75
Iddis (Russia-China)
It has been producing faucets since 2004, and sanitary ware and bathroom accessories are also produced under this brand. Mixers are made mainly of brass, have a different format: from half-turn to thermostatic. The catalog contains retro models, as well as novelties with a flexible spout. The collection includes more than 60 varieties. It can be mounted on vertical and horizontal planes, the material withstands increased water hardness. All products are certified. The cost of sanitary products starts from 2500 rubles. Manufacturer's warranty of 10 years for the body and 3 years for components.
Of the minuses, sometimes low-quality fittings and the inability to change the cartridge in some models can be noted.
- Design: 5
- Service and accessories: 4
- Reliability: 5
- Convenience: 5
- Average score: 4.75
Lemark (Czech Republic)
The products of this manufacturer are adapted to Russian realities. Mixers are made of brass and steel, ceramic cartridges. In design, the manufacturer adheres to simple smooth shapes. There are about 50 models for washbasins and bathtubs in the collection. The cost starts from $50. The guarantee is given for 4 years for brass faucets and for 5 years for steel products. There are models with chrome, bronze, copper, steel coating. Even exclusive faucets with gilding. Not so long ago, the model range was replenished with thermostatic mixers, many are equipped with a switch button, the length of the spout has been extended to 35 cm.
Of the shortcomings, one can only note the difficulties with spare parts - for outdated models it is problematic to find them.
- Design: 5
- Service and accessories: 4
- Reliability: 5
- Convenience: 5
- Average score: 4.75
Vidima (Bulgaria)
The company was founded in 1934. The manufacturer has relied on simplicity and functionality. Faucets are made of brass, cartridges are made of brass or ceramics. The manufacturer gives a 5 year warranty. The cost of the mixer starts from 3500 rubles. The collections present a good range of models, but you will not find refined or luxurious ones - everything is as concise and comfortable as possible. Mixer resource - up to 1.5 million cycles (opening-closing). The coating is predominantly chrome or nickel plated. There are several models in retro style.
Among the shortcomings, a small selection of designs can be noted, for many it may seem too simple.
- Design: 4
- Service and accessories: 5
- Reliability: 5
- Convenience: 5
- Average score: 4.75
Roca (Spain)
The company was founded in 1917 and has been manufacturing a variety of plumbing fixtures ever since. Each faucet is a work of art, the catalogs include classic, avant-garde, retro, high-tech models. The cost is quite affordable, the average bathroom faucet will cost $ 80-100. Brass and steel taps are durable, adapted to the hardness of Russian water. All products are certified. Coating - chrome, nickel, copper, in luxury models even gilding. A variety of types, including non-contact, thermostats, self-closing taps. Warranty for faucets 5-7 years.
No significant shortcomings were noted, except perhaps an excessive penchant for design delights. The surface of some models is difficult to clean from lime deposits.
- Design: 5
- Service and accessories: 5
- Reliability: 5
- Convenience: 5
- Average score: 5
Jacob Delafon (France)
The company was founded in 1889 and is deservedly considered one of the leaders in the production of faucets. There are more than 60 models in the collections, mostly of classical style. There are several products in retro and modern style. Faucets start at $50. All faucets are made of brass, most of the products are lever type. The most popular collections are Stillness, Fairfax, Salute, Singular, Kandel. Laconic forms, reliable metal, the ability to insert an additional filter into the faucet.
Among the shortcomings, difficulties with spare parts can be noted, some users complain about the quality of the gaskets - they are too thin.
- Design: 5
- Service and accessories: 5
- Reliability: 5
- Convenience: 5
- Average score: 5
Gustavsberg (Sweden)
The history of the company dates back to 1825, but the production of faucets began only in 1920. The production also specializes in the production of sanitary ware, accessories, and bathroom furniture. This is one of the first manufacturers to replenish the range with color models. The catalog has faucets scarlet, black, gold, white. There are thermostats, models for people with disabilities, touchless faucets. Most models are made by extrusion casting. Faucets are easy to install, the warranty period is 5 years. The cost of the simplest model starts from 4000 rubles.
Among the shortcomings: the ability to buy a fake, due to the abundance of options, some models are not very convenient to use.
- Design: 5
- Service and accessories: 5
- Reliability: 5
- Convenience: 5
- Average score: 5
Oras (Finland)
The company was founded in 1945. The headquarters is in Finland, and production is still in Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic. The cost of the average model is 7-8 thousand rubles. The range of models includes all types of cranes. Recently, the manufacturer has been actively promoting modern models - non-contact, as well as those with thermostats. The design is closer to classic. Most faucets are made from brass, faucets are brass, ceramic or ABC plastic. Style solutions are different: there are models for all types of installation. 5 year manufacturer's warranty.
Among the shortcomings, users note the low quality of models with ABS plastic.
- Design: 5
- Service and accessories: 5
- Reliability: 5
- Convenience: 5
- Average score: 5
Hansgrohe (Germany)
The company was founded in 1901, and since then it has earned a reputation as a manufacturer of quality sanitary products. Production facilities are available in Germany, China, France, USA, Holland. The range of mixers is huge, it is constantly updated. The catalog presents new models with a thermostat, non-contact. Design and workmanship at the level. All models are equipped with protective mechanisms (against water hardness, pressure drops, reverse motion, etc.). The manufacturer provides a 5-year warranty. The cost of products starts from 4500 rubles.
There were no particular shortcomings, except for high prices.
- Design: 5
- Service and accessories: 5
- Reliability: 5
- Convenience: 5
- Average score: 5
Grohe (Germany)
The undisputed leader in the production of mixers. Since 2014, the company has been included in the holding Lixil Group Corp. Produces shower sets, sanitary equipment, accessories. Date of foundation - 1936. Over the past decade, the company's engineers have patented more than 200 innovative developments. The buyer is offered a huge selection of models: from classic to touch. Functionality and style, a wide variety of shades. EU certification. The faucets are produced by injection molding, high-precision laser welding is used. The products are adapted to the water supply systems of Russia. The cost of products starts from 3000 rubles. Warranty - 10 years.
No particular shortcomings were noted.
- Design: 5
- Service and accessories: 5
- Reliability: 5
- Convenience: 5
