Hello Bill and thank you for the feedback you posted on the Lowe’s website. We are sorry to hear that the Moen RR5506HD Heavy Duty Retractable Clothesline in Polished Stainless Steel did not meet your expectations and you decided to return the product. We hope you will give us a try again in the future. Our product specialists are available for pre-purchase, installation and warranty assistance. They can be reached at 1-800-289-6636 and are currently available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Eastern Time.