Moen Align Chrome One-Handle Pre-Rinse Spring Pulldown Kitchen Faucet with Pull Down Sprayer and Power Boost

After updating my kitchen to all-stainless appliances my chrome, low-arc faucet started to look dated. I have ample clearance above my sink and wanted a high-arc faucet to make cleaning larger pots and pans easier. This Align faucet from Moen not only gave me the features I sought but also gave my kitchen a much-needed modern update. I've had the pleasure of using this faucet for 2+ months and couldn't be happier. Installation was seamless and the faucet itself is simple and a joy to use. I was a little worried about it clashing with my overall "transitional " style, yet despite being more modern/industrial the Align makes a statement while feeling right at home.

This is more expensive than the similar Kohler Spring Faucet but it has a cleaner, more modern look and, more important, the spray head extends making it much more versatile than the Kohler competitor which does not extend. It is sleek and not overpowering to the sink and counter nor too heavy for a reasonably sturdy stainless steel sink to support. The faucet hose has a braided cover for durability and the hose, with its own deck opening, operates smoothly; its operation is not interfered with by the water supply lines. The water pressure--especially in the spray--is lower than I would like (the Kohler, installed in the same location, has a much more powerful spray). That aside, this is a superior faucet. I have two questions; not exactly complaints. As plumbed, with the valve control in the normal position (vertical as pictured in the Moen literature) the hot water is on full. To get full cold water, the valve handle must be rotated forward to a horizontal position slightly over the sink. That means, in the normal position (vertical) if the water is accidentally turned on by pushing the control to the right, hot water will flow. I would prefer that cold water flow when the handle is vertical. This seems like an error and I question the reasoning for plumbing the faucet this way. I do understand that in front-back controls with the neutral position vertical. hot is normally back and cold forward. However, with this faucet neutral--50/50 mix--is at 45-degrees towards the sink. The other question involves the same valve control. The handle can be pushed back a few degrees past vertical. I do not understand why this is the case but it is intentional and described in the faucet specifications. I question the reason for this. Since the parts have straight, rather than radius, edges, when pushed to its stop, the handle looks wrong and needs to be pulled forward slightly to line up the edge of the handle with the complementary edge on the faucet. I wonder about the design decision. Both questions are minor but curious. Neither detracts from the overall operation and appearance of the faucet. This is a very good design; attractive and functional.

Purchased this faucet for my own kitchen. I am a professional kitchen designer and have used semi-professional style faucets in many projects. This one is a true pull down spray, so you don't have to wrestle with it like most if not all others of this style. We love it.

Base is not sturdy enough when attaching to a stainless steel sink,because the stainless steel sink will flex,,,,Moen needs to address this issue.......

I love my faucet—it is well made and sturdy. However, it became loose after a while. It looks like the clear gasket on the base has worn out completely, making the faucet unstable. I've been looking for this part everywhere but haven't had any success. I've heard that this product has a lifetime warranty, so any help the Moen team can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Using this faucet for over 2 years and love the function and design. However, when the handle is in the horizontal (cold) position, turning it on/off by moving the handle in the horizontal plane, puts torque on the unit in both directions. As a result, the nut holding the faucet in place comes loose over time, causing the whole faucet to turn. I have had to crawl under the sink three times in the last two years to re-tighten. Usually, after dealing with it gradually getting more and more loose until it can no longer be avoided. I would still recommend this product, however have your plumber (or yourself) add a second locking nut. That is what I am doing this time...hope it works

The faucet seems well made and performs very well. However, the single-handle base - mounted in a granite counter top - has become loose several times in only a few weeks of use. The faucet was installed by a professional, who retightens the base every time he's here. I'm hoping there is a long term solution for this problem.

I like how this faucet comes out a ways from the back of the sink. And it works good. However, the sprayer seems like very cheap light plastic. There's a plastic piece that keeps coming loose also, and won't stay where it goes. It also drips every 15 minutes or so.

I've gone thru 3 replacement wands in two years. Moen has been great replacing them, however, very frustrating faucet. Would not purchase again. Price too high for all the aggravation. The pressure button works for about a month, then stops.

Very disappointed that after 3 years the hot water censor broke. This wasn't a cheap faucet. It was a splurge in our kitchen refresh… now we only have pressure for cold water !